Personal profile

Personal profile

A highly accomplished academic and healthcare professional, Brendan Tai-Roche has dedicated his career to improving patient care and nursing education. With a diverse background that includes roles as a Chief Executive Officer at Nowra Private Hospital, a Nurse Unit Manager for the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District, and a Health Service Manager for the Kimberley Region, Brendan brings a wealth of practical experience to his current position as an Academic Staff Member at Charles Sturt University. His commitment to excellence in nursing is reflected in his notable achievements, including being a finalist for the Hesta Super Fund Australian Nurse of the Year. Beyond his professional life, Brendan is an avid traveller, with a deep interest in First Nation health, history, live sports, still birth and men's health and wellness. His passion for making a difference in healthcare and his dedication to personal growth make him a respected figure in both academic and healthcare communities.

Teaching

Brendan Tai-Roche dedication extends beyond his clinical roles; he's a committed educator who thrives on imparting his knowledge and expertise to aspiring nurses. With a strong emphasis on practical, hands-on experience and evidence-based nursing interventions, Brendan ensures that his students are well-equipped to excel in their future careers. He particularly enjoys mentoring undergraduate students, witnessing those invaluable moments of understanding and clarity as they grasp the fundamentals of nursing. Driven by his desire to encourage and support future nurses, he actively promotes nursing as a diverse and rewarding career path. Brendan’s interactive curriculum reflects his innovative approach to teaching, fostering an engaging and dynamic learning environment for the nurses of tomorrow.

Research Interests

Meet Brendan Tai-Roche, a visionary force in healthcare, dedicated to the thrilling realms of men's health, evidence-based practice, accreditation, First Nations health, still birth and regional healthcare transformation. As a pioneering advocate for men's health, he's sparking vital conversations and crafting innovative solutions. Driven by evidence-based practice, he's reshaping healthcare standards and methodologies. An accreditation trailblazer, he's revolutionising quality and safety in healthcare. With unwavering commitment to First Nations health, he fosters equity and cultural diversity. As a regional healthcare transformer, he's extending top-tier care to remote corners. Brendan’s electrifying vision is rewriting the future of healthcare, where boundaries cease to exist, and excellence reigns supreme, including efforts to address the wellbeing issue of still birth.

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 4 - Quality Education
  • SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
  • SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals

Education/Academic qualification

Science, Bachelor of Nursing, Course-based, University of Wollongong

20012003

Award Date: 30 Nov 2023

Science, Master of Public Health, Course-based, James Cook University

20092014

Award Date: 28 Nov 2014

Subject keywords

  • Men's Health
  • Stillbirth
  • First Nations Australian
  • Travel
  • Sport
  • Nursing

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