Ms Wilma Jasmine Crasta
MPH & MBA, B.Sc Nsg (Hons)
Course Coordinator – GCAN
BIO
Ms Wilma Jasmine Crasta is an accomplished healthcare executive, academic, and registered nurse with a distinguished career spanning clinical practice, higher education, healthcare management, and regulatory oversight. With a robust educational foundation and extensive leadership experience, she has dedicated her career to advancing nursing education, enhancing aged care standards, and driving public health initiatives.
Wilma holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), a Master of Public Health (Advanced) from Flinders University, and a Master of Business Administration from Torrens University. This unique combination of clinical expertise, public health strategy, and business acumen allows her to bridge the gap between frontline healthcare delivery, academic excellence, and strategic organisational management.
Her clinical and academic journey began in India, where she served as a Registered Nurse at the prestigious Goa Manipal Cancer Hospital, gaining specialised experience in oncology care. Transitioning into academia, she shared her expertise as a Clinical Instructor and Assistant Lecturer at the S.C.S. College of Nursing in Mangalore, shaping the foundational skills of future nursing professionals.
Upon moving to Australia, Wilma continued her clinical practice as a Registered Nurse in aged care and rehabilitation hospitals across Adelaide. Her passion for education led her to significant roles within the Australian higher education sector. At IHM, she served as a Clinical Lab Simulation Instructor for Bachelor of Nursing students of Charles Darwin University, utilising advanced simulation methodologies to prepare undergraduates for real-world clinical environments. Recognising the challenges faced by overseas professionals, she also stepped into the vital role of OSCE Trainer, mentoring internationally qualified Registered Nurses to successfully meet Australian registration standards.