Samantha Moses
B Nursing, APNA
Professional Profile
Samantha (Sam) is a committed nurse professional with a proven track record in health. Demonstrating broad experience in specialist and general practice nursing roles, education and development, Sam understands the challenges and successes of private practice. Her focus on a coordinated team approach, where the skills of the clinical team are maximized, forms the basis of her consulting and advisory projects with clients.
MyPS - Practice Advisor
As Practice Advisor, Sam brings a wealth of experience across the breadth of private practice operations. As an enthusiastic proponent of clinical excellence, through the Practice Nurse role, ongoing development and mentor/peer support, Sam has established strong credentials in:
- Operational assessment and review;
- Strategy development to maximise efficient use of resources;
- A patient focussed approach to clinical service delivery;
- Project management of practice set up and expansion;
- Innovative solutions and action as depicted (for example) in “The Mother’s Helper Diary (a user friendly, tabulated diary for new mothers and their babies);
- Demonstrated leadership in pioneering professional networks and relationships;
- Developing and facilitating ongoing professional development programs and resources;
- Offering expertise and practical input at all levels in relation to healthcare developments;
- Sound understanding of the evolving and changing health care environment.
Capability and Experience
- New Practice set up
- Practice effectiveness - clinical and operational systems
- Relationship Management
- Mentoring and support
- Leadership
- Project Management
- Professional Development
- Resource Development
Industry Expertise
- Practice Nurse Consulting
- Specialist and General private practice experience in nursing roles
- Nursing experience in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia
- Practice Nurse Continuing Education
- Health related organisations including professional associations, government departments and industry bodies
Professional Background
Practice Consulting
Director / Business Partner (state wide)
2009 - December 2011
Consulting to new and established private general and specialist practices. Offered assessment of practice operations with the view to enhancing clinical efficiencies and /or the inclusion or extension of the Practice Nurse role. Also consulted to professional health bodies across Australia as well as the development and facilitation of education programs and workshops.
Australian Practice Nurses Association (APNA)
Nurse Professional Development Officer
2010 – Ongoing
A pioneer role within APNA responsible for effectively communicating professional and clinical advice to members, private organisations and government departments in relation to practice nursing. An integral role in:
- Networking with members and health organisations;
- Developing education modules and on line learning to enhance nurse education programs;
- Representing APNA on expert advisory groups.
Australian Practice Nurses Association (APNA)
Founder and Inaugural President Member
2001 – 2012
Recognising the need for a professional association representing the interests of practice nurses, Sam founded the Australian Practice Nurses Association. Now in its tenth year, APNA is the recognised as the peak representative body for Primary Health Care Nurses in Australia.
Practice Nurse roles
Specialist and General Practice
1993 – Ongoing
Extensive experience in specialist and general practice nursing roles incorporating:
- Establishing permanent, cost effective nursing roles as key members of the clinical team;
- Documenting and implementing quality and safety processes as well as meeting accreditation standards;
- Establishing effective Nurse lead clinics, patient recall systems and expansion of the practice nurse role and responsibilities;
- Experience in Obstetrician/Gynaecology, Respiratory and Neurology practices;
- Nursing roles in the corporate sector.