Merryn Donnellan

Merryn Donnellan is a clinically grounded healthcare leader with over 20 years of experience in nursing, clinical governance, and quality improvement across aged care and community health. Her career has spanned direct clinical care, operational leadership, and strategic oversight—always with a focus on safety, accountability, and service excellence.

She has led quality initiatives across multi-site care networks, supporting thousands of clients and diverse teams. Merryn’s strengths include incident management, risk mitigation, stakeholder collaboration, and regulatory compliance aligned with the Aged Care Quality Standards. She is passionate about building workforce capability, strengthening clinical documentation, and driving continuous improvement through practical, data-informed approaches.

Highly regarded for her adaptability, integrity, and person-centred focus, Merryn collaborates effectively with clinicians, operational leaders, and governance teams to deliver improved care outcomes and system resilience. Beyond her professional roles, she is committed to personal wellbeing through reformer Pilates and strength training, and is actively engaged with Swimming Victoria through her two sons’ participation in competitive swimming.

Her leadership is defined by clinical insight, calm and supportive guidance, and a deep commitment to improving safety and quality—making her a trusted contributor to healthcare improvement across diverse service environments.