Chief Nurse and Midwifery Officer speaks at Leadership Group lunch

Safer Care Victoria’s Chief Nurse and Midwifery Officer Karrie Long was a recent guest at an EGHS Leadership Group lunch.

Karrie is a visionary nursing leader with nearly 20 years’ experience driving health delivery innovation to ensure safer and more effective patient care.

As Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, she provides professional leadership, advice and direction to the sector, drawing on a unique set of skills acquired across all aspects and levels of nursing, including regional and metropolitan health settings and academia. 

Karrie has an expansive knowledge of Victoria’s public health system gained through her previous roles as a clinician in intensive care and in education, digital health, research, and senior leadership, including the Director of Nursing Research and Interim Chief Nursing Officer at the Royal Melbourne Hospital.

She has a Graduate Diploma in Advanced Clinical Nursing (Rural Critical Care) and a Master of Public Health. 

EGHS Director of Clinical Services Bec Peters said the EGHS Leadership Group felt fortunate to have Karrie attend the Leadership Lunch and share her professional journey.

“Karrie’s story was intertwined with her carer learnings, opportunities taken, personal influences, insights, and advice — all of which our staff found relatable and inspiring,” Bec said.

“We are invested in developing the leaders of our organisation and our Leadership Lunches provide opportunities for staff to listen to stories, ask questions, and learn from a variety of leaders in health.

“We are grateful to Karrie for giving up her time to engage with us and generously share her experiences. Her authenticity and openness sparked meaningful conversations and left a lasting impression on all who attended. “We look forward to continuing these sessions and welcoming more inspiring leaders like Karrie in the future.”