Sven C Nilsson, CEM®

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Manager, SLHD Disaster Resilience and Response Unit

  • Education

    • Australian Centre for Investigation, Incident and Management Solutions

      2015 - 2017
      Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Emergency Management) Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management

      PUAEMR009B Facilitate emergency risk assessmentPUAEMR008B Contribute to an emergency risk management processPUAEMR012B Determine treatment optionsPUAEMR017A Manage recovery functions and servicesPUAEMR021A Facilitate emergency planning processesPUAEMR030 Manager and evaluate emergency management exercisesPUAOPE017A Coordinate resources for a multi-agency incidentBSBCON601B Maintain business continuity plansPUACOM007B Liaise with other… Show more PUAEMR009B Facilitate emergency risk assessmentPUAEMR008B Contribute to an emergency risk management processPUAEMR012B Determine treatment optionsPUAEMR017A Manage recovery functions and servicesPUAEMR021A Facilitate emergency planning processesPUAEMR030 Manager and evaluate emergency management exercisesPUAOPE017A Coordinate resources for a multi-agency incidentBSBCON601B Maintain business continuity plansPUACOM007B Liaise with other organisationsPUAEMR018A Work in an emergency management contextBSBFLM511B Develop a workplace learning environment Show less

    • The Rozelle Hospital

      1984 - 1985
      Psychiatric Nursing Certificate
    • Royal Prince Alfred Hospital

      1980 - 1983
      General Nursing Certificate

      Hospital based general nurse training.

    • National Critical Care and Trauma Response Centre

      2013 - 2013
      AusMAT Logisitics Course

      The course provides logistics officers for AUSMAT's to test and develop sufficient skills to set up and maintain a field health facility, field surgical unit or respond as part of a needs assessment team in a disaster zone. The course includes teaching on water supply/filtration, sanitation, power, cold chains, medical disposal and camp planning. It is supported by a faculty from the NCCTRC, and international experts with WASH and Logistics field experience. The candidates will be required to… Show more The course provides logistics officers for AUSMAT's to test and develop sufficient skills to set up and maintain a field health facility, field surgical unit or respond as part of a needs assessment team in a disaster zone. The course includes teaching on water supply/filtration, sanitation, power, cold chains, medical disposal and camp planning. It is supported by a faculty from the NCCTRC, and international experts with WASH and Logistics field experience. The candidates will be required to complete an overnight field deployment using all of the NCCTRC cache and equipment to ensure the practical aspects of camp design theory are tested in the field. Show less

    • Australian Red Cross

      2010 - 2010
      International Humanitarian Action Training

      Training conducted at Sydney 11-13 August 2010The Australian Red Cross International Humanitarian Action Training (IHAT) is an inspiring, practical and informative three-day course, that will help you understand what it takes to be an effective aid worker

    • RedR Australia

      2009 - 2009
      AUSMET Deployment Training

      Ensuring that the candidate is exposed to not only theoretical knowledge on subjects such as the humanitarian space, disaster response and the role of AUSMAT when deployed, but the mental and physical challenges of deploying into a disaster zone. The course runs over three days and includes a full simulation in the field where candidates use equipment they will deploy with and are expected to plan and prepare as if it was a real event.

    • The Parramatta College

      2010 - 2010
      Certificate IV in Training and Assessment TAE40110
    • St John Ambulance Australia

      2009 - 2009
      Cert IV in Training and Assessment (TAA40104)
    • ASEAN Training & Education Services

      2003 - 2003
      Cert IV Assessment & Workplace Training (BSZ40198)
    • Emergo Train System

      2011 - 2011
      Emergo Train System Educator

      The ETS Educator program is a continuation of the Senior Instructor course. Approval of the program results in a certification as an ETS Educator and gives, within an agreement, the right to start an ETS Faculty and run Senior Instructor courses.

    • Emergo Train System

      2008 - 2008
      Emergo Train Systems Senior Instructor

      A Senior Emergo Train Instructor is the head instructor in an Emergo Train Simulation Exercise. He/she is responsible for setting up the course objectives and ensuring they are adequately achieved. A Senior Emergo Train Instructor has successfully completed the applicable courses at the Centre for Teaching & Research in Disaster Medicine.There are (March 2014) over 973 certified Senior instructors. The international Senior instructor courses are held by the ETS Competence centre at KMC,… Show more A Senior Emergo Train Instructor is the head instructor in an Emergo Train Simulation Exercise. He/she is responsible for setting up the course objectives and ensuring they are adequately achieved. A Senior Emergo Train Instructor has successfully completed the applicable courses at the Centre for Teaching & Research in Disaster Medicine.There are (March 2014) over 973 certified Senior instructors. The international Senior instructor courses are held by the ETS Competence centre at KMC, Sweden. National courses are held by ETS Educator faculties in Australia, Italy, The Netherlands, Japan, United Kingdom and United Arab Emirates Show less

    • Advanced Life Support Group

      2012 - 2013
      Instructor - Generic Instructors Course

      The GIC aims to teach the principles of adult learning. The 3 day course includes key note sessions, demonstrations and practice sessions in all six modalities of teaching and assessment required for life support training; lecture and presentation skills, skills teaching and assessment, teaching simulations, facilitating small groups and simulation assessment.

    • Advanced Life Support Group

      2006 - 2006
      Instructor - Major Incident Medical Management and Support (MIMMS Australia) Course

      MIMMS exists to teach the nature and management of the major incident and how to deliver the medical support needed. We currently run two versions of the MIMMS course; the standard 3 day face to face course and a 2 day face to face course which includes a pre-course learning (VLE) element. Candidates who have taken the course include Paramedics and Officer/Team Leader

    • Department of Health, Victoria.

      2010 - 2010
      Chemical, Biological and Radiolgical Course 2010
    • Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency

      2009 - 2009
      Protective Security of Radioactive Sources Course
    • Department of Sustainability and Environment (Vic)

      2009 - 2009
      21587VIC Course in Basic Wildfire Awareness
    • Australian Emergency Management Institute

      2010 - 2010
      PUAEMR010B Undertake Emergency Planning
    • Emergency Management Australia

      2010 - 2010
      PUACOM007B Liaise with other organisations
    • Emergency Management Australia

      2010 - 2010
      PUACOM010B Promote the organisation's mission and services
    • Emergency Management Australia

      2010 - 2010
      PUAEMR012B Determine treatment options
    • Emergency Management Australia

      2010 - 2010
      PUAEMR009B Facilitate emergency risk assessment
    • Emergency Management Australia

      2008 - 2008
      PUAPRO001B Promote a learning environment in the workplace
    • Emergency Management Australia

      2008 - 2008
      PUAEMR005B Design and manage activities which exercise elements of emergency managment
    • Emergency Management Australia

      2008 - 2008
      PUAOPE008A Coordinate resources within a multi-agency emergency response
    • Emergency Management Australia

      2008 - 2008
      PUACOM009A Manage media requirements at major incident
    • Emergency Management Australia

      2008 - 2008
      21689VIC Course in Business Continuity Management
    • Cleveland Street Boys High School

      1970 - 1975

      Activities and Societies: CUO Air Training Corps, 24 Flight. School Prefect

    • Australia-New Zealand Counter-Terrorism Committee

      2016 - 2016
      Certificate of Attendance Advanced Exercise Management Course Completion

      Activities and Societies: Exercise Management The purpose of the Australia-New Zealand Counter-Terrorism Committee (ANZCTC) Advanced Exercise Management Course is to enhance the skills of exercise managers. It will provide participants with the skills and knowledge to be able to manage exercises that address the following ANZCTC Terms of Reference:• cross-jurisdictional and agency interoperability, collaboration and coordination• standardised national Prevention Preparedness Response or Recovery capabilities• effective… Show more The purpose of the Australia-New Zealand Counter-Terrorism Committee (ANZCTC) Advanced Exercise Management Course is to enhance the skills of exercise managers. It will provide participants with the skills and knowledge to be able to manage exercises that address the following ANZCTC Terms of Reference:• cross-jurisdictional and agency interoperability, collaboration and coordination• standardised national Prevention Preparedness Response or Recovery capabilities• effective intelligence sharing capabilities, or• effective command, control and coordination capabilities. Show less

    • University of NSW

      2017 - 2017
      2017 NSW HEMU Disaster Managers Professional Development Course Pass

      Equivalent to PHCM9662 Health Aspects of Crises Emergencies and Disasters.

    • University of Sydney

      1995 - 1999
      GradDipNurs(Education) Education

      The Well WomanClinical TeachingNursing Research 1Facilitation LearningTeaching in Nurse Education 1Adult LearningNursing CurriculumTeaching in Nursing Education 2Philosophical perspectives on Nurse Education

    • University of Sydney

      2001 - 2004
      MN Clinical Studies

      History of ideas in NursingHalth Care EthicsEpidemiology in NursingIllness, Experience and embodiment

    • University of Sydney

      1986 - 1987
      DipApplSc(Nursing) Nursing

      Human Bioscience 1Applied MicrobiologyHuman Bioscience 3Professional issues and theory development in nursing

    • UNSW

      2017 - 2017
      2017 NSW HEMU Disaster Managers Professional Development Course Pass
    • University of Sydney

      2015 - 2016
      GradDipHL Law

      The Graduate Diploma in Health Law (GradDipHL) is designed lawyers or non-lawyers who wish to upgrade their qualification(s) for the purposes of career advancement or professional and academic interest.

    • University of Sydney

      1994 - 1994
      BN Nursing

      Clinical decision making in nursing 1AClinical decision making in nursing 1BAboriginal Health Studies

  • Experience

    • St John Ambulance Australia (NSW)

      Nov 1971 - Apr 2016
      Officer

      2015- current State Manager Emergency Planning2014-2015 Officer in Operations Support Division1995-2014 Divisional Superintendent - Sydney University Division1994-1995 State Staff Officer - NSW1988-1994 State Officer (Cadets) - NSW1987-1988 Divisional Superintendent - Glebe Division1985-1986 Corps Superintendent - Sydney No.3 Corps1981-1985 Divisional Superintendent - Glebe Division1978-1981 Divisional Officer in Charge - Glebe Division1975-1978 Divisional Officer in Charge- Glebe Cadet Division1974-1975 Member in Charge- Glebe Cadet Division1973-1974 Cadet Leader- Glebe Cadet Division1972-1973 Cadet Sergeant- Glebe Cadet Division1971-1972 Cadet - Glebe Cadet Division Show less

    • Royal Prince Alfred Hospital

      Jan 1989 - Dec 1994
      Nurse Unit Manager, HIV/AIDS Unit
    • Central Sydney Area Health Service

      Jan 1994 - Dec 1995
      Health Education Officer- Staff Education HIV/AIDS
    • SYDNEY WEST AREA HEALTH SERVICE

      Jan 1995 - Nov 2002
      • Nurse Manager, Drug & Alcohol Service

        Jan 1999 - Nov 2002
      • Nurse Unit Manager, Clinical Support Unit

        Jan 1999 - Dec 1999
      • Nurse Unit Manager, Adolescent Medicine (Westmead Hospital)

        Jan 1995 - Dec 1999
    • NSW Health

      Jan 2000 - Jun 2014

      The primary role of the Health Liaison Officer at the State level is to ensure efficeint and effective flow of information to the Health Services Disaster Control Centre (HSDCC) and between the Police Operations Centre (POC)/ Government Coordination Centre (GCC) and other Agency Controllers as required. Health Liaison Officers provide immediate advice to the POC or the Government Control Centre (GCC) on the capabilities and current status of resourses of NSW Health, based on information received from the HSDCC.I was HLO for three (3) months during the White Powder Incidents in White Powder Incidents December 2001- March 2002.2007 - Operation Warick - US Vice President Visit2007 - Operation Contego - APEC 20072008 - Operation Renoga2008 - Operation WYD2010 - Operation Lonepine - FIFA Fanfest Show less

      • Manager, Education and Staff Development

        Jul 2011 - Jun 2014
      • Counter Disaster Officer, SSWAHS Counter Disaster Unit

        Apr 2005 - Jul 2011
      • Health Liaison Officer - Goverment Control Centre/ Police Operations Centre

        Jan 2001 - Jul 2010
      • Nurse Commander, Health Disaster Response Teams.

        Aug 2000 - May 2008
      • Ambulance Liaison Project

        Jan 2000 - Jan 2002
    • Sydney South West Area Health Service

      Nov 2002 - Apr 2005
      Nurse Manager, Bankstown Emegency Department

      Bankstown Emergency Department is a level 5 Emergency Department seeing approximately 40,000 patients per year.

    • NSW Health; Sydney Local Health District

      Jun 2014 - Jan 2024
      Disaster Manager

      "The Disaster Manager Coordinator position will work primarily with the LHD HSFAC and the SLHD staff in the development and maintenance of a LHD framework for disaster prevention, preparedness, response and recovery management utilising prior or relevant experience.Liaises with private hospitals and residential aged care facilities and assists when requested in the development of their disaster planning."

    • Sydney LHD, Vaccination Program

      Jul 2021 - Jan 2024
      Acting General Manager

      The program has moved from purely a COVID-19 response to a broader Vaccination Program concentrating on COVID-19, JE and mPOX vaccinations, whilst continuing with screening and support for Vulnerable Populations through the SLHD Flying Squad and surveillance and response to WBCT in the event of high risk vessel docking.The Sydney Local Health District - Vaccination and Screening Program provides the following services:NSW Health Vaccination Centre, Sydney Airport Vaccination Clinic, TCH Vaccination Clinic, RPA Vaccination Clinic, Mobile Vaccination Clinics, Outreach Vaccination Service, Sydney International Airport screening service in conjunction with SESLHD, SLHD Flying Squad, Mobile Swabbing Clinics, SLHD COVID Support Centre plus other COVID related activities. Show less

    • SLHD Disaster Resilience and Response Unit

      Jan 2024 - now
      Manager
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Emergency Manager (CEM®)

      International Association of Emergency Managers
      Jul 2015
      View certificate certificate
    • CBCI Qualification

      The BCI
      Feb 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • Business Continuity Institute Certificate

      THE BUSINESS CONTINUITY INSTITUTE LIMITED
      Feb 2023
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Sven C Nilsson, CEM®
      Commendation Australasian Institute of Emergency Services Apr 2022 For recognition of the outstanding and sustained to the people of NSW in the long running response by NSW Health to COVID-19
    • Awarded to Sven C Nilsson, CEM®
      Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Emergency Services Australasian Institute of Emergency Services Dec 2019
    • Awarded to Sven C Nilsson, CEM®
      40 years of volunteering experience NSW Government Nov 2017
  • Volunteer Experience

    • EM Preparedness Training Officer

      Issued by St John Ambulance Australia (NSW) on Aug 1972
      St John Ambulance Australia (NSW)Associated with Sven C Nilsson, CEM®