DrSusan Perlen

Casual Research Fellow

Faculty of Health/School of Nursing & Midwifery/Institute for Health Transformation

  • Casual Research Fellow
    Faculty of Health/School of Nursing & Midwifery/Institute for Health Transformation
  • +61 3 522 72258 (Work)
  • Melbourne Burwood Campus, 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, Victoria 3125

BIO

As an authentic leader with a successful career in healthcare and public health research project management, I am passionate about making a difference in people’s lives. I hold a PhD, MPH, and certifications in nursing and midwifery, providing me with a deep understanding of research and hospital environments. I am outcomes-focused, highly organised, and adept at engaging effectively with a wide range of people. My current partnership role between Deakin University and Barwon Health enables me to cultivate positive relationships while addressing critical workforce issues and advancing quality and patient safety outcomes through collaborative research.

DEAKIN UNIVERSITY CURRENT APPOINTMENT

  • Casual Research Fellow
    Deakin University, School of Nursing and Midwifery

DEGREES

  • PhD
    University of Melbourne, Melbourne, AustraliaMar 2009 - May 2016
  • Master of Public Health
    La Trobe University, Melbourne, AustraliaAug 2004 - Nov 2008
  • Bachelor of Nursing
    Australian Catholic University, Melbourne, Australia1995

CERTIFICATIONS

  • Registered General Nurse Certificate
    Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Australia1986 - present
    Three-year hospital-based general nurse training
  • Registered Midwifery Certificate
    Mercy Hospital for Women, Melbourne, Australia1990 - present
    One-year hospital-based midwifery course

AREA/FACULTY

  • Faculty of Health

DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL/INSTITUTE/DISCIPLINE

  • School of Nursing & Midwifery

SPECIALIST RESEARCH GROUP

  • Institute for Health Transformation