The Foundation
Supporting and promoting nursing research contributes to improved patient care.
Established in 1829 Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) is Western Australia’s longest-serving hospital and renowned for contributing to innovation and excellence in medical research and patient care.
We have one of the busiest Emergency Departments in Australia and the second biggest trauma workload in the country.
In 2016, Bentley Health Service (BHS) amalgamated with RPH to become the Royal Perth Bentley Group. The BHS is a 199 bed public hospital specialising in mental health, aged care and rehabilitation, elective and same day surgery and community out research services.
As a premier teaching hospital, RPH has a number of joint appointments with the universities and built a global reputation in research and innovation. We have hosted many significant medical breakthroughs, and have an enviable global reputation that includes Nobel Prize-winning discoveries.
The Nursing Research Foundation was launched in 2001 by then Executive Director of Nursing, Patricia Tibbett. Ms. Tibbett had the vision of a dynamic partnership with universities and Royal Perth Hospital, working together to provide a nursing culture that valued and contributed to nursing research.
The Nursing Research Foundation supports nurses who wish to undertake research through provision of funding and professional support, networking and mentorship.
We welcome all current and previous nursing staff at Royal Perth Hospital and Bentley Hospital to apply for membership of the Nursing Research Foundation.
By joining the Nursing Research Foundation you contribute to supporting nurses who are committed to using research to improve patient care.
Committee Structure
Management Committee
Chair
Dori Lombardi RN
Director of Nursing, Midwifery, Patient Support Services,
East Metropolitan Health Service, Royal Perth Bentley Group
Treasurer
Glenn Street RN
Nurse Manager Bentley Health Service
Nursing and Midwifery Advisory Committee
Dori Lombardi RN
Director of Nursing, Midwifery, Patient Support Services,
East Metropolitan Health Service, Royal Perth Bentley Group
Senior Academic Nurse
Gavin Leslie PhD, Post Grad Dip (Clin Nurs), BappSc, ICU Cert, RN, FRCNA. Professor Critical Care Nursing – Curtin University. Director Graduate Research – School of Nursing, Midwifery & Paramedicine, Curtin University. Adjunct Professor of Nursing – School of Nursing & Midwifery, University of South Australia. Professor Critical Care Nursing, Director Research Training, School of Nursing, Midwifery & Paramedicine Faculty, Health Science, Curtin University.
Senior Academic Nurse
Director of Nursing Research
Dr Heather Kidd PhD, MNsg, BAppSC, RN
Nursing Director Organisational Learning and Development
Elected Members
Donna Larsen MSc (Nurs), NP PGDip (Clin Spec), BN, RN
Nurse Practitioner
Donn John MNsg, P/Grad Dip OHS, P/Grad Cert (Leadership and Management), P/Grad Cert (Crit Care), BSc (Nurs), RN
Nurse Director
Jeanne Young MMSc, BSc (Hons), RN
Acting Nurse Researcher
Annette Baker MSc, BSc (Hons), RN
Nursing and Site Director
Rebecca Crellin P/Grad Cert Healthcare (Simulation Education), P/Grad Cert (Leadership and Management), P/Grad Cert (ICU), BSc (Nurs), RN
Coordinator of Nursing
Kelly-Ann Hahn P/Grad Cert ClinNurs (Emergency), P/Grad Cert ClinNurs (Leadership and Management), BSc (Nurs), RN
Nurse Director
Emeritus Consultant/Honorary Member
Patricia Tibbett
Former Director of Nursing RPH ( 1995-2007)
Fundraising Sub-Committee
Chair
TBA
Elected Members
Jeanne Young MMSc, BSc (Hons), RN
Acting Nurse Researcher
Wendy Barker RN
Nurse Manager
Honorary Members
Patricia Tibbett
Retired Director of Nursing RPH ( 1995-2007)
Carmel Mc Cormack RN
Retired Nursing Director Theatres RPH
Grants Sub-Committee
Chair
Gavin Leslie PhD, Post Grad Dip (Clin Nurs), BappSc, ICU Cert, RN, FRCNA. Professor Critical Care Nursing – Curtin University. Director Graduate Research – School of Nursing, Midwifery & Paramedicine, Curtin University. Adjunct Professor of Nursing – School of Nursing & Midwifery, University of South Australia. Professor Critical Care Nursing, Director Research Training, School of Nursing, Midwifery & Paramedicine Faculty, Health Science, Curtin University.
Senior Academic Nurse
Members
Three members from the Management Committee.
If you’d like more information about how the Nursing Research Foundation operates you can review our rules document here.
