Paul McLiesh

Dr Paul McLiesh is a Senior Lecturer at the Adelaide Nursing School, University of Adelaide, specializing in orthopaedic nursing and healthcare education. He holds a joint role as Associate Professor for Innovations in Safety and Quality at St Andrews Hospital. His clinical expertise includes Venous ThromboEmbolism (VTE) management, pain management in elderly patients, and occupational safety. He has 23 years of Royal Adelaide Hospital experience and coordinates the Orthopaedic Graduate Diploma Program.

• Education: PhD (University of Adelaide), Master of Nursing Science, Graduate Diploma in Orthopaedic Nursing
• Leadership: Former president of Australian & New Zealand Orthopaedic Nurses Association (2013-2015)
• Editorial Role: Deputy editor of International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing

His research focuses on institutional factors affecting nursing practice, patient assessment systems, and virtual reality in education. He has secured grants totaling over $38,000 for projects like PARCH'D (dehydration prevention) and VR immersive experiences in healthcare education.