Taranjot Kaur
Master of Public Health; Bachelor of Nursing; Registered Nurse
Lecturer and Clinical Simulation Officer – Nursing Department, IHM
BIO
Taranjot Kaur is a dedicated Registered Nurse with seven years of professional experience in Australia, working across diverse healthcare settings. Her career began in clinical nursing, where she gained hands-on experience in aged care facilities, supporting the elderly with complex health needs and promoting holistic, person-centred care. She also worked in the disability sector, providing compassionate care and support to individuals with physical and developmental challenges, helping them maintain independence and quality of life.
In addition, Taranjot has extensive experience in mental health nursing, where she has supported patients with a range of psychological and psychiatric conditions. These experiences have strengthened her clinical expertise, communication skills, and ability to provide empathetic, evidence-based care in challenging and dynamic healthcare environments. With a strong commitment to advancing nursing education and enhancing clinical practice through simulation-based learning, she currently serves as a Lecturer and Clinical Simulation Officer in the Nursing Department at the Institute of Health and Management.
In this role, Taranjot guides nursing students in developing practical skills, clinical reasoning, and professional confidence. Through simulation-based learning and reflective practice, she strives to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world nursing practice, preparing the next generation of nurses for excellence in patient care.
ACADEMIC POSITIONS
| Position | Institution | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Lecturer and Clinical Simulation Officer | Institute of Health & Management, Nursing Department | Current |
| Registered Nurse | Tarneit Medical Centre, Truganina | Present |
| Registered Nurse (Agency) | Nurse for You, VNS | Present |
| Registered Nurse | Estia Health, Geelong | 2022 |
| Registered Nurse | Arcare Point Lonsdale | 2021 |
QUALIFICATIONS
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Master of Public HealthVictoria University — 2021
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Bachelor of NursingVictoria University
FIELDS OF RESEARCH
Taranjot Kaur’s clinical and educational interests centre on advancing nursing practice through evidence-based simulation training, mental health support, and person-centred care delivery.
Mental Health Nursing Geriatric Nursing Clinical Simulation Training Student Clinical Development Holistic Patient-Centred CareMental Health Nursing – Extensive experience supporting patients with psychological and psychiatric conditions, developing expertise in evidence-based mental health interventions and supportive care strategies.
Geriatric Nursing and Aged Care – Specialised experience in supporting elderly patients with complex health needs through holistic, person-centred care approaches and dignity-promoting practices.
Clinical Simulation-Based Learning – Focus on developing and delivering high-quality simulation experiences that enhance student clinical reasoning, practical skills, and professional confidence in safe, controlled environments.
Student Clinical Development – Commitment to guiding nursing students through reflective practice, feedback, and scaffolded learning to bridge theory and practice and develop competent, compassionate nursing professionals.
AVAILABILITY FOR SUPERVISION
Available for teaching and supervision in Master of Nursing, GCAN, and clinical simulation-based learning programs.