Title: Mentoring Matters: Building Confidence and Capability in Nursing Practice

Synopsis: This presentation defines mentoring in neonatal nursing and contrasts it with preceptorship and clinical supervision. It introduces frameworks such as Appreciative Inquiry, Caring Conversations, and the Senses Framework, showing how mentoring supports practice-based learning through reflection and integration of theory into practice. We outline benefits for mentors and mentees—confidence, skill development, and career growth—and for organisations, including improved retention, team cohesion, and a culture of continuous learning.

Whether you're a nurse educator, clinical supervisor, or team leader, this session will offer valuable strategies to foster growth, connection, and professional development.

Dr. Olivia Tierney (PhD) is the Senior Midwifery Advisor within the Commonwealth Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Division. She brings extensive expertise in midwifery and nursing, covering areas such as operational and strategic leadership, management, policy development, workforce planning, research, and education.

Dr. Tierney holds a PhD in Midwifery, with her research focusing on continuity of care models in midwifery and student education. Throughout her career, she has primarily worked in regional and rural healthcare settings, where she has led innovative approaches to midwifery practice and professional development. She has also led statewide initiatives aimed at advancing midwifery practice and workforce models.

Her diverse background combines clinical experience with strategic and operational leadership, fuelling her passion for advancing midwifery practice on both regional and national levels.

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