RN, BHSc(Nur), PGCert ICU, MN(Research), Med(Adult), PhD Candidate

Paul is currently a Research Fellow at Monash University in the School of Nursing and Midwifery. Paul also continues to work clinically as a clinical nurse specialist in ICU at The Alfred Hospital, Melbourne. Paul has previously held nurse educator roles, joint clinical and academic position leading an ICU nursing postgraduate course at La Trobe University, and most recently a clinical research nurse role at Alfred Health.

Paul is undertaking a PhD researching nursing workforce and patient outcomes in ICU, at Monash University (aim completion 2026). Paul's program of research is focused on exploring the impact of the nursing and midwifery workforce on patient and healthcare team focused outcomes. 

Research areas of focus: Critical care; ICU; nursing and midwifery workforce; clinical focused outcomes; education and training.

As a clinical research nurse, my philosophy is to deliver rigorous, ethically grounded research that is directly anchored in safe, high-quality patient care. I believe that robust science and compassionate practice are inseparable: clear theoretical alignment, transparent methods, and meticulous data integrity are essential to generating trustworthy evidence that improves outcomes at the bedside. I value collaboration with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team, recognising their perspectives as critical sources of knowledge. Guided by respect, equity, and accountability, I am committed to studies that are feasible in real clinical settings, protect participants, optimise nursing workflows, and translate findings into meaningful, sustainable improvements in care.