Jayne Lawrence

Nursing

Jayne Lawrence

RN, RM, MMID

Lecturer in Nursing and Midwifery
Port Macquarie

Jayne is a lecturer in the School of Nursing, Paramedicine and Healthcare Sciences.  Jayne was chosen for this position because of her extensive experience in nursing and midwifery in a variety of clinical settings in rural and regional locations. Jayne has been a Registered Nurse for 35 years and a Registered Midwife for 22 years, Jayne completed her Graduate Certificate in Midwifery and then later her Master of Midwifery at Charles Sturt University.

Jayne has worked as a clinical midwifery educator, Maternity unit manager and has practiced in all areas of midwifery including antenatal care, birthing suite, postnatal care, special care nursery, and antenatal education. She persistently strives to support changes in health pathways to improve the health of current and future generations.  Her strengths lie in communication and engagement in a diverse variety of healthcare contexts with clinicians, students and stakeholders. Jayne is passionate about sharing her skills and knowledge with the next generations of nurses and midwives.

My current research shows my focus Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and advancing education and practice in healthcare professions:

  • Understanding the Impact of Covid19 on Health, Perceptions, Beliefs, Protection, Motivations & the Impact on Prevention Measures in Rural & Remote Western NSW during the Covid19 with an emphasis on Frist Nation’s responses.
  • New grad nursing; I am a member of a research team in the Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) and Western New South Wales Local Health District (WNSWLHD) that focuses on the transition from undergraduate to postgraduate: What influences early career nurses to rural practise. This was initially a pilot project in the Murrumbidgee but I sought ethical approval and obtained it to also include the WNSWLHD in 2020.
  • Walking About Research Project – Appraising a Physical Activity Program for Aboriginal People at Albury/Wodonga Medical Service has just recommenced after being halted by Covid – work in progress.
  • Member of Australian College of Midwifery
  • Member of Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses and Midwives