Professor Rochelle Wynne

MEd, PhD, Grad Cert Applied Science (Statistics), Grad Cert Consumer & Community Engagement, Grad Diploma Critical Care, RN

Rochelle has previously been the Professor of Nursing and Director of the Western Sydney Nursing and Midwifery Research Centre at the Western Sydney Local Health District and Western Sydney University. In this position Rochelle headed the nurse-led and midwifery-led research program and innovative practice improvement across the largest and most culturally diverse health district in New South Wales. Not dissimilar to Western Health, Western Sydney Local Health District was undergoing rapid expansion to meet the needs of a growing and diverse population. Rochelle’s leadership capabilities enabled her to foster a culture of collaboration and she doubled the nurse-led and midwife-led research outputs. Her own program of research in cardiovascular conditions led to the development of key local, national and international interdisciplinary collaborations.

Rochelle is also the Editor in Chief of the Contemporary Nurse Journal and an Honorary Professor of Nursing at University of Wollongong. She has been successfully awarded multiple grants, has actively published book chapters, original research and commentary in peer reviewed journals. She is also committed to ongoing professional development, supervising PhD, Masters and Honours students. Rochelle has recently worked at the Royal Melbourne Hospital as a Clinical Nurse Consultant within Cardiothoracic Surgery.

Rochelle is excited about the opportunity to contribute to Western Health’s vision, to enhance its reputation as a leader in research and innovation, and to work with the partnership team to further enrich our research program.