Kirsten James is a registered nurse and qualified educator who has worked in a variety of settings – from acute to aged and dementia care. She is an experienced presenter and facilitator, with a passion for person-centred care. Kirsten is a past recipient of a Victorian Government State Nursing Excellence Award. Kirsten has qualifications and a particular interest in the role of Complementary and Sensory Therapies in dementia, and this has led to her contributing to nursing and aged care curricula and textbooks in the field. Kirsten currently works as a Care Facilitator with the Hospital Admission Risk Program (HARP) through “cohealth”, an affiliate of the Royal Melbourne Hospital. This is a community based role in the Aged and Complex Care Team.
