GSC Nursing Team

Scott Aitken – Nurse Practitioner

Scott is a Nurse Practitioner who has completed advanced specialist training as well as primary health.

Scott performs Fibroscans at GSC as well as a consulting service for our patients relating to his special interest in liver health.  Scott has advanced specialist training in addictive medicine and has completed the Hepatitis B prescriber course. 

Scott is able to treat a variety of health conditions, commence referrals to specialists / other health professionals, order and interpret tests and prescribe pharmacotherapy.

Scott has worked as a nurse in medical and surgical inpatient facilities, as well as community nursing in palliative care, district nursing and drug and alcohol.

Scott has lived with his family on Phillip Island for over 12 years and enjoys cycling, running, swimming and hiking.

Kelly de Jong – Practice Nurse

Kelly is an endorsed enrolled nurse and is currently studying her Bachelor of Nursing (RN) through Charles Darwin University.  Kelly has a special interest in Gastroenterology nursing and has been with GSC since 2022.

Kelly has several years experience working as an endoscopy nurse, initially at Epworth and Eastern and now at St John of God Berwick and works alongside our Gastroenterologists in theatre. 

Kelly liaises with all patients before any planned procedure as well as following up results and post-procedure care.  Kelly also performs Fibroscans at GSC. 

Kelly has two children and a beautiful dog.  She loves camping, bike riding and going to the football (go Tigers!) in her spare time.