Dr. Pammie Ellem
RN, MN (Breast Cancer), PhDIndustry Liaison Educator & Lecturer.
School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Sciences
Centre for Regional Economies and Supply Chains
Building 3 - G 54
Pammie Ellem is an experienced Registered Nurse and Specialist Breast Care Nurse who has always been passionate about oncology care/cancer nursing in regional, rural and remote areas. Having grown up in rural QLD, Pammie understands first-hand issues and strengths created by the tyranny of distance experienced by those living in rural and remote areas. Additionally, Pammie has experience in rural family support and telehealth which compliment service delivery to isolated communities of which she is a strong advocate.
Another key interest of Pammie’ s is engaging clinicians in research, enabling fellow clinicians to become involved in research and higher education, not only for their own benefit but for the benefit of the patients in their care. The nursing profession needs more researchers at the bedside. Pammie is currently supporting HDR students at CQU. Pammie is also engaged in research regarding Aged Care and issues affecting regional, rural and remote health clinicians.
As Industry Liaison Educator Academic and Lecturer, Pammie is able to combine her interests of regional, rural and remote care within her role to assist in providing an enriched pathway for tomorrow’s nurses and today's clinicians.
Universities Studied At
2000 - Breast Cancer Distance Education Program, La Trobe University.
2004 - Master of Nursing (Breast Cancer), University of Southern Queensland.
2005 - Research Methodology for Human Sciences, University of Southern Queensland.
2013 - 2018 PhD 'Professional challenges and support mechanisms for Breast Cancer Nurses in regional, rural and remote Queensland". CQUniversity, Bundaberg.
Universities Worked At
2002 - 2003 Southern Queensland Institute of TAFE, Lecturer
2004 - 2005 Southern Queensland Institute of TAFE, Development of two units, Diploma of Nursing
2005 - 2006 University of Southern Queensland, Casual Lecturer, Bachelor of Nursing (Pre-registration) and Marking
2014 - 2016 CQUniversity, Casual Marking
2016 - Australian College of Nursing, Tutor, Breast Cancer Care Modules. Career Coach
2016 - CQUniversity, Industry Liaison Educator and Lecturer (Academic)
Awards
2003 Commonwealth Centenary Medal for Distinguished Services to The Queensland Cancer Fund
2002 Staff Recognition Award for Teamwork and Partnering.
(State award from Department of Employment and Training)
2000 The Queensland Cancer Fund Queensland
Nurse of the Year
1997 Red Cross Young Ambassador for Queensland
(Charity)
Professional Experience
| INSTITUTION CQUniversityQHealth, Bundaberg. | EXPERIENCE AND TITLEIndustry Liaison Educator (Academic) Telehealth Coordinator CNC | DATE November 2016 June 2014 – Nov 2016. |
| Australian College of Nursing | Tutor / Marking, Breast Cancer Care Modules | Feb 2016 - |
| CQU, Bundaberg. | Casual Marking contract. | March – June 2014 & 2015 |
| St Vincent’s Hospital, Toowoomba | Breast Cancer Care Coordinator (Clinical Nurse Coordinator) | August 2006 -2012 |
| University of Southern Queensland | Casual Lecturer, Bachelor of Nursing (Pre-Registration) | July 2005 – December 2006 |
| Southern Queensland Institute of TAFE | Lecturer, Health Studies | March-August 2005 |
| Southern Queensland Institute of TAFE | Development of two units, Diploma of Nursing | September 2004 – March 2005 |
| Queensland Bush Nursing Association, Cecil Plains | Clinical Nurse (Level 3.4) | January 2003 – December 2004 |
| Southern Queensland Institute of TAFE |
Lecturer, Diploma of Nursing (Distance Education) |
February 2002 – April 2003 |
| Breast Screen Toowoomba | Clinical Nurse | September 2001 – February 2002 |
| Queensland Health Roma | Mobile Women’s Health Nurse, CNC | July 1998 – September 2001 |
Professional Memberships
Royal College of Nursing Member 2002 - continuing
Cancer Nurses Society of Australia 2009 - continuing
Queensland Oncology Nurses Group 2002 - 2012
Responsibilities
Cancer Nurses Society of Australia Chair - Queensland Regional group 2017 - 2018
Cancer Nurses Society of Australia Research committee member 2018 - continuing
Cancer Nurses Society of Australia Director on National Board 2018 - continuing
Professional Interests
Research: (Breast Cancer, Aged Care, Professional Development, Regional Rural & Remote practice)
Career Mentorship
Reviewer for Nursing journals (AJCN, Collegian, Rural and Remote Health)
Key Achievements
2012 2008 |
Scholarship by Breast Cancer Association of QLD for PhD Study – 4 years. Ralph Polo Lauren Scholarship to attend CNSA Winter Congress, Gold Coast. |
| 2003 | Palliative Care Nursing Program, QLD Cancer Fund. |
| 2002 | Travel bursary to attend The Sanantonio Breast Cancer Symposium, Texas, USA and to visit The Great Western Hospital, Edinburgh, UK. |
| 1999. | Distance Education Breast Cancer Care Program, La Trobe University, Breast Cancer Association of QLD. |
Consultancy Work
Consultant to Breast and Prostate Cancer Association of QLD (rolling out model of peer support to Breast Cancer Care Nurses across regional, rural and remote QLD)
Accreditation
I am currently accredited for supervision in the following:
- 4205 Nursing
Current Capacity
Nursing - Aged Care Nursing
Support of Clinical Placements, enhancing engagement with Aged Care facilities.
Nursing - Nursing not elsewhere classified
Support of Regional, Rural and Remote Nurses in their practice
