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Derek “Del” Hayden
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Del provides expert nursing care across a range of settings, with a focus on acute care, chronic disease management, and aged care. His experience in remote and rural healthcare ensures accessible, highquality care tailored to patient needs.
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Derek “Del” Hayden
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RN, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Specialities
Chronic disease and pain management
Aged care and palliative care
Leadership and mentoring in clinical settings
Remote and rural healthcare delivery
Acute care and emergency response
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Biography

Derek “Del” Hayden is an experienced Nurse Practitioner with over 25 years in diverse healthcare environments, including acute care, remote nursing, and chronic disease management. His extensive expertise spans emergency response, primary care, and aged care services. Del is known for his compassionate approach to patient care and his commitment to advancing clinical practices in rural and underserved communities.

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Australia, Australia
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25+ years
experience
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English
Hobbies

Del enjoys mentoring and training healthcare professionals, developing innovative care models, and participating in professional conferences. Outside of work, he is committed to supporting community health initiatives.

Achievements
Pioneered the Nurse Practitioner model of care at O’Connell Street Medical Centre in Sydney.
Successfully led and managed multidisciplinary teams in remote and rural hospital settings.
Delivered COVID19 vaccination programs and training across community pharmacy networks.
Conducted advanced clinical assessments and implemented evidencebased care plans in highpressure environments.
Qualifications
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Master’s Degree in Nurse Practitioner Studies (University of Newcastle, Sydney – 2008)
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Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (Thames Valley University, UK – 1995)
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How
Derek “Del” Hayden
can help you
Del provides expert nursing care across a range of settings, with a focus on acute care, chronic disease management, and aged care. His experience in remote and rural healthcare ensures accessible, highquality care tailored to patient needs.
Book now
Availability
4:20 pm
4:20 pm
4:20 pm
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