Jessie Bicknell ARRC (27 March 1871–13 October 1956) was a New Zealand civilian and military nurse, and a health administrator.
Working under Hester Maclean, and alongside Amelia Bagley, Bicknell travelled the country, including to remote rural areas.
[3] It was a key period of development for the professions; in 1904 the Midwife Registration Act had been passed, and many midwives had registered although they had not received formal training.
Bicknell's advice and input is regarded as crucial to the improvements in midwifery and hospital standards at this time.
[3] In 1909 the New Zealand Trained Nurses' Association was formed, and Bicknell became the honorary secretary; she held this position until 1923.