❤️ An International Women’s Day initiative to celebrate inspiring Durack women ❤️
⭐ Amy Pedersen has called Karratha home for 16 years, balancing her roles as a dedicated Nursing Coordinator and Clinical Facilitator at the Pilbara Kimberley University Centre (PKUC) and a Registered Nurse at Karratha Health Campus. Passionate about strengthening regional healthcare, Amy plays a key role in delivering PKUC’s Nursing Residential School in partnership with CQ University, helping Bachelor of Nursing students develop essential clinical skills for their future careers. With students traveling from across WA to participate, Amy’s work ensures aspiring nurses in regional areas receive the hands-on training and support they need to succeed ⭐
An interview with Amy
Tell us about you?
My name is Amy Pedersen. I have lived in Karratha for 16 years with my husband and two children. I work at the Nursing Coordinator and Clinical Facilitator at the Pilbara Kimberley University Centre (PKUC). I also work clinically as a Registered Nurse at Karratha Health Campus.
What advice would you give to your younger self, considering the unique challenges that women often encounter in leadership roles?
I would let my younger self know that you are only limited by your own self applied limitations. If you have the want and will to achieve a goal, hard work and determination can get you there. Don't take no for answer
What word/s describe your leadership style?
Caring and empathetic but also enjoys the facts to guide my decision making.
What words of inspiration can you share with women in regional, rural and remote Western Australia?.
Living in the Regions can provide unique and incredible opportunities both personally and professionally. There are many conceived constraints and limitations associated with living in the Regions but I think many people would be surprised at the resources and opportunities available to women choosing to live in remote locations. I believe living up here in the regions has increased my professional opportunities and experiences as you must be resourceful and think outside the box to obtain an optimum outcome in many situations. We all wear many hats up here in regional WA and knowing that you can have time to fit in and juggle your commitments and seek and participate in growth opportunities as they are available to you is a very exciting and rewarding thing.
Who are the role models that have inspired you?
My role models are the women out there doing it all. The mums who are working in the school canteens and managing or coaching their children's sports team, while juggling their work schedules and contributing to the communities they live in too. It takes a village to raise strong and well-adjusted kids and I aspire and appreciate all of those women out there who are giving to our wonderful community and juggle multiple roles within their lives.
We thank you Amy, for what you achieve for your community and regional Durack 💙