Find your happy place.

I am a Hospital trained Nurse (1983-1986) in Adelaide South Australia. I loved and value my training very much and of course it was the foundation of who I am today as a Nurse. My Grad year was in Perth (Fremantle hospital) and two years later I did my Midwifery (again Hospital based) at King Edward Memorial Hospital. I worked as a Midwife until 1992 and it was from then that I started my long-term travel Nursing career when I moved to a small WA town for two years and loved it. I had my first Remote Area Nurse (RAN) position in 1994 around Cape York (QLD) and Torres Straits (2 years). Most of my RAN work over the last 15 years has been throughout the NT.

I have lived in NSW since 1996 and travel from there, and for the last perhaps 3 years I have also been working Western NSW MPS sites. Again, I love small hospitals and MPS. My skills and experience as a RAN have helped me ten-fold to have the confidence to operate as the senior nurse in small hospitals where you look after ED and help on the ward/aged care when you can. You usually only have one other Nurse (EN/AIN) with you. ED experience and triage ability/qualifications are essential as well as a mature disposition.

For those that may not be aware, the skills and extra studies/courses to be a RAN are many, but this is all for good reason. I highly recommend becoming or working as a RAN. I’m also more than happy to discuss over the phone (or face to face if you live nearby) as this can be a long conversation. The skills and experiences you gain as a RAN are phenomenal and very highly rated.

Why did I start my own health solutions/recruitment agency?

To be honest, over the last few years I have witnessed first – hand, and heard countless stories of dis-satisfaction and confusion amongst nurses regarding how they are treated, communicated to and prepared for their contract. I have been a Nurse for a long time, so I can safely say that I have “walked the walk” so I can “talk the talk”. Just these few things alone started me thinking seriously about how I could do better for the nurses that absolutely deserve so much more.

So in short …. As the Director of Manageability Healthcare Solutions, I know nursing, I know health services (rural, remote, metropolitan) and I will be available to anyone who would like to chat clinically or about the placements on offer. I can offer suggestions and guidance if you are a little unsure about something and I will certainly be available to you if you are having any issues, troubles or doubts wherever you may be placed. I am especially available if you would like to tell me what a great job you think we are doing.

Joy Pascall is a highly experienced and respected Senior Registered Nurse and Midwife, with a distinguished career spanning over two decades in remote, primary, and public health care across Australia. Since graduating as a Registered Nurse in 2001 and a Registered Midwife in 2007, Joy has dedicated her career to advancing health outcomes in some of the country’s most remote and underserved communities. Joy has also obtained her Master of Public Health in 2014.

Her early work as a Remote Area Nurse at Mataranka Primary Health Centre (2001–2004) laid the foundation for her commitment to rural healthcare. She further specialized as a Chronic Conditions Co-ordinator (2004–2009), demonstrating her ability to lead targeted programs that address long-term health challenges in regional populations.

Between 2009 and 2013, Joy combined her nursing and midwifery expertise while working as a Remote Area Nurse/Midwife, before stepping into more senior roles, including Clinical Nurse Manager for the Centre for Disease Control (CDC) Public Health (2013–2018). Her leadership and clinical oversight were instrumental in delivering effective community-based interventions during this time.

As Clinic Manager at Gapuwiyak with Miwatj Health (2018–2019), and later as Director of Remote Health on Groote Eylandt (2021–2022), Joy took on high-level management responsibilities, overseeing healthcare delivery in complex and culturally diverse settings.

Most recently, Joy served as the Director of Nursing and Midwifery at Miwatj Health (2022–2024), leading multidisciplinary teams and ensuring culturally safe, high-quality care across East Arnhem Land.

Joy Pascall brings a unique blend of clinical expertise, cultural sensitivity, and proven leadership. Her passion for equitable healthcare access, especially in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, continues to guide her work and inspire those around her.

With over 20 years of experience in the health industry, Ricole Kopetzky brings a deep understanding of workforce dynamics and a strong commitment to excellence in healthcare staffing and support. Her extensive expertise spans human resources, health recruitment, onboarding processes, and credentialing across various specialist groups, making her a trusted partner for healthcare organizations seeking top-tier talent and operational efficiency.

Holding a Bachelor degree in Social Care and Human Resource Management, Ricole combines academic insight with real-world experience to deliver customized, client-focused solutions. She excels in building strong, collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders and has an exceptional ability to understand and fulfil client needs with precision and professionalism.

Ricole has a proven track record of supporting strategic projects and partner organizations by supplying highly qualified, competent, and professional staff. Her success spans both permanent and locum placements, reflecting her adaptability and dedication to delivering consistent, high-quality outcomes in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Rob Gibbons is our highly skilled ED Nurse and RAN. He has worked 20 years in a very big and busy ED in many roles including CNS, CNE and NUM. He has a Post Grad in Crit Care (ED) and even found the time to complete an MBA (Masters of Business). Of course there’s more. He has also spent significant time with Aeromedical retrievals.

We love having the very talented Rob on our team.