NSW has just appointed a Nurse Manager, Ms Ellie McCann. Ellie will be responsible for the DonateLife network operation of the nursing specialists who will be at the forefront of donor identification and family support.

Ellie comes to Organ Donation with an impressive background in nursing management. Most recently she worked on the development of the Endoscopy Service at Westmead hospital, including organizational improvement, medical and nursing staff education as well as patient care and patient outcomes.

“The unit is now the largest Endoscopy Service in Australia and ranked highly on the International level,” Ellie proudly says.

Ellie held the position of Co Chair in GMCT- Gastroenterology and also has extensive experience in both Public and Private sectors including managing a private nursing employment agency.  She has experience in nursing specialities such as Nursing Education, Operating Suite, Palliative Care, Medical, Surgical and High Dependence wards.

When asked about her new appointment Ellie said:

“I am passionate about the service I now manage and I am focused and driven to improve the service quality, with better outcomes for patients, family and staff.

“My focus will be Teamwork, Communication and Education, I am looking forward to being able to support my nursing team to reach their full potential.”