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Jaide Vidafar

Volunteer | Cairns

About Jaide

Jaide Vidafar is a first-year Doctor of Medicine student at Griffith University with a passion for learning and growth. She currently works as a Theatre Orderly at Sunshine Coast Private Hospital, gaining hands-on experience in the clinical setting.

Previously, Jaide worked as a Sterilisation Supervisor at Cairns Private Hospital and was an Emergency Dispatcher for Queensland Ambulance Services, where she developed strong skills in handling crisis situations in rural and remote communities.

With a deep commitment to equitable healthcare, Jaide hopes to serve in rural and remote areas in the future, where she can make a meaningful impact by providing high-quality medical care to underserved communities.

“Growing up across the Cape with a single mother who served as a nurse, I developed a profound respect for healthcare from a young age. Now an aspiring doctor, I am passionate about improving healthcare accessibility in rural and remote communities. It is a personal mission to give back to the communities that gave so much to me.”

– Jaide Vidafar

Jaide's journey

Jaide’s aspiration to become a doctor has seen her work in many areas of medicine.  She has been engaged in research at James Cook University examining plant and parasitic excretions compounds for potential medicine.  This demonstrates her commitment! 

No stranger to stepping up as needed, Jaide provides training and mentorship to her team in ensuring adherence to best practice in sterilisation processes and surgical instrumentation processing. 

Jaide is excited by the opportunity to study medicine and to combine all her skills and knowledge to providing quality health care to rural communities. 

Jaide's qualifications

Bachelor of Applied Science 

Queensland University

Certificate III in Sterilisation Services

Certificate IV in TESOL 

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Dean’s Commendation for Academic Excellence

Central Queensland University

GPA of 7 

Central Queensland University 

And, her personal story

Jaide grew up in the Cape in Northern Queensland and was raised by a single mum.  Her mum inspired her as Jaide observed her in her role as a rural nurse.  Jaide is following in her footsteps giving back to community and advocating for better health in rural and remote communities.

 

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