July 4, 2025Meet Christina Campbell, Director of Nursing/Site Operations Director at Kilmore District Hospital.
Q: What is your coffee order?
Strong, oat, flat white.
Q: Tell me about your role as Director of Nursing/Site Operations Director at Kilmore District Hospital
I am located in the beautiful regional town of Kilmore, working as a Director of Nursing/Site Operations Director.
This is a busy leadership role covering an acute ward, urgent care centre, infusion clinic, two aged care facilities, outpatients, operating theatres, and maternity. This role is pivotal to daily operations, service delivery, and professional nursing issues at Kilmore.
The role works collaboratively with the medical and nursing divisional directors to set the direction and continuously review and improve the operation of services to maximize the operational management of the site to deliver optimum patient care, within the overall strategic direction of Northern Health, and is responsible for the portfolios of access and quality improvement at Kilmore.
There are dual reporting lines to the Divisional Director of Community Hospitals and the Chief Nurse and Midwifery Officer (CNMO), to maintain our professional nursing and midwifery standards and to align with the CNMO’s strategic vision. Kilmore is currently working on the roll out of EMR and many other service improvements and transitions.
Q: Tell us about your career journey
From nearing three decades of my early beginnings as a State Enrolled Nurse and then transitioning into a Registered Nurse across my career, I have worked with older adults, surgical, paediatrics and neonates, across many hospitals from Southern Health, Epworth, Royal Children’s, Monash Health, The Royal Melbourne and now the growing Northern Health.
Transitioning from bedside care into management, projects and leadership roles has enabled my understanding of the health care system across services, organisations, and our country to evolve. This development and understanding has been invaluable in my leadership and support of the nursing and midwifery workforce development, our healthcare services improvements, and excellent care access and provision for our communities.
Q: What would your perfect weekend look like?
Enjoying the simple things really, at least a little sleep in at least one morning, a walk with the dogs, catching up with friends or family, and a great food experience for a brunch or dinner.
Q: What has been your favourite travel destination and why?
Oh so many, although one that really sticks with me is Cambodia and experiencing the amazing Angkor Wat in Siem Reap.
Q: What is something people will be surprised to know about you?
I ride an Italian MV Augusta motorbike and love it. Heading out on my motorbike is also something that has to make it into my perfect weekend (when weather permits) as there is nothing like some great wind therapy.
