Dr. Vicki-Lee Tyacke

Experience

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  Brightwater Centre

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2002

  Residential Aged Care- Rest home care- Continuing care (hospital)- Dementia care

  • Nurse Educator

    Jan 2001 - Jan 2002

  • Charge Nurse

    Jan 1998 - Jan 2001
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  Massey University

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2002

  Clinical Associate

  Dual appointment while on contract as a Nurse Educator at the Brightwater Centre

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  MidCentral District Health Board

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2004

  Staff Nurse

  Acute Medical Services

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  Universal College of Learning

  Jul 2004 - Nov 2021

  I have been appointed to this role until November 2016, while a new leadership structure is being implemented. In this role I am responsible and accountable for programmes within the Palmerston North Campus.My responsibilities include:Support and assist the Executive Dean with responsibility for the Schools and programmes within that SchoolProvide leadership in developing a strong and vital School which focuses on enhancing student outcomes and experiences and profiles UCOL’s reputation with industry, employers and regional communities. Provide leadership within the School which focuses on enhancing student outcomes and experiences and profiles UCOL’s reputation with industry, employers and regional communities. Lead a team of academic and technical staff within the School. Lead and implement portfolio development, review and rationalisation across the academic areaEnsure the sustainable provision of a quality teaching & learning environment that meets the expectations of UCOL, its communities and students. Establish effective networks and links to relevant industry groups and agencies, employers and to the School’s communities. Lead activities and initiatives relating to the achievement of all Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) and Educational Performance Indicators (EPI’s) Leads specific practice team across all campuses Show less In this role I am responsible and accountable for the coordination and leadership of the Level 500 and Level 700 of the UCOL Bachelor of Nursing programme on the Palmerston North Campus.My responsibilities include:- Processing of all applications for the programme including ensuring all legislative requirements are met.- Creating a positive teaching and learning environment which encourages success.- Responsible and accountable for all academic functions related to Level 500 and Level 700 of the BN programme, including moderation, assessment, planning.- Modelling and promoting high professional standards that support UCOL’s vision and values.- Creating an environment with systems and processes that encourage students to stay in the programme and be successful.• Responsibility for management of staff, including performance management.- Working with other Programme Leaders within the Nurse Education Team to ensure curriculum continuity and integrity, and a positive student experience. Show less

  • Head of School Nursing

    Nov 2016 - Nov 2021

  • Acting Head of School - Nursing

    Jul 2016 - Nov 2016

  • Programme Leader

    Mar 2011 - Jul 2016

  • Lecturer

    Jul 2004 - Jul 2016
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  Proceedings of the National Tertiary Learning and Teaching Conference

  Oct 2015 - Oct 2017

  Reviewer

  I have been a reviewer for the Proceedings of the National Tertiary Learning and Teaching Conference for- 2015- 2016- 2017Reviewer GuidelinesReviewers are expected to provide constructive criticism that authors can use to enhance and revise their paper as needed for publication. First and foremost we expect reviewers to write a mana-enhancing review. By this we mean that the tone and style of any review should reflect our commitment to building authors’ capacity to present their work in professional fashion. If you point out any faults with a paper you are reviewing, then please also provide some ideas about potential fixes. If you disagree with an author’s ideas, it is more important to ask whether these ideas will also stimulate the interest of a wider readership and stimulate debate. Please be the authors’ critical friend by providing clear, reasonable and constructive feedback. Show less

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  HLC (Horowhenua Learning Centre)

  Nov 2021 - now

  Education Manager