About Fiona...
Fiona Leighton has worked in a variety of roles in the health and disability sector for nearly 30 years.
She began her career as a nurse aide and after registering as a nurse she then went on to work in acute medical, surgical and psychiatric settings. Her position as a hospital-based case manager for ACC in the mid‑90’s was the catalyst for a focus since that time on work in the rehabilitation field. She has nursed in a rehabilitation unit for people with traumatic brain injuries, coordinated a multidisciplinary team providing rehabilitation services to people with arthritis and musculoskeletal problems, and within a vocational rehabilitation setting.
Fiona is currently contracted as a Nurse Tutor and is a Community Educator for Parkinson's Central Plateau. Fiona is or has been involved in a voluntary capacity with other social service and community groups within Rotorua: Age Concern, Brain Injury Association, Rotorua Dog Obedience Club.
Fiona has a keen interest in study for ongoing personal and professional development. Her qualifications include:
· Graduate Certificate in Professional Development and Supervision
· Post Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation
· Primary Certificate in Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy
· Diploma in Comprehensive Nursing
· Certificate in Relaxation Massage
· Certificate in Adult Teaching
· Accreditation as Lifeline Counsellor
Fiona was born and grew up in Hamilton. She has lived and worked in Hamilton, the Hawkes Bay and, since 2000, in Rotorua.
She began her career as a nurse aide and after registering as a nurse she then went on to work in acute medical, surgical and psychiatric settings. Her position as a hospital-based case manager for ACC in the mid‑90’s was the catalyst for a focus since that time on work in the rehabilitation field. She has nursed in a rehabilitation unit for people with traumatic brain injuries, coordinated a multidisciplinary team providing rehabilitation services to people with arthritis and musculoskeletal problems, and within a vocational rehabilitation setting.
Fiona is currently contracted as a Nurse Tutor and is a Community Educator for Parkinson's Central Plateau. Fiona is or has been involved in a voluntary capacity with other social service and community groups within Rotorua: Age Concern, Brain Injury Association, Rotorua Dog Obedience Club.
Fiona has a keen interest in study for ongoing personal and professional development. Her qualifications include:
· Graduate Certificate in Professional Development and Supervision
· Post Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation
· Primary Certificate in Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy
· Diploma in Comprehensive Nursing
· Certificate in Relaxation Massage
· Certificate in Adult Teaching
· Accreditation as Lifeline Counsellor
Fiona was born and grew up in Hamilton. She has lived and worked in Hamilton, the Hawkes Bay and, since 2000, in Rotorua.