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In just six months, Caboolture Hospital Pharmacy Intern Olivia has grown her confidence and clinical knowledge, with helping patients her favourite part of the role! 💊🏥
A typical day includes taking medication history from patients and reconciling their records, reviewing medication charts and counselling patients prior to discharge.
"My favourite part of the role is definitely the patient interaction. Being able to explain medications clearly and help patients feel more confident about their treatment is incredibly rewarding," Olivia said.
"I’ve felt well-supported throughout the year and have grown both professionally and personally. Interns are encouraged to be actively involved in patient care while receiving guidance from experienced pharmacists who are genuinely invested in your development."
Applications are open for our next round of Pharmacy Interns! If you'd like to develop your understanding of hospital pharmacy practice, clink the link in the comments to apply. #WorkForUsWednesday
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Great work Olivia!
Love your work Olivia! 👏👏👏
I’d love to do a pharmacy intern role however I live in Swansea and not many companies want to train anyone 🙈
As a young and healthy anaesthetic registrar preparing for his final specialist exams, Dr Steven never imagined he could become a patient.
Unexpectedly, a colonoscopy revealed a large tumour and he was diagnosed with metastatic bowel cancer, which resulted in a year of intensive chemotherapy, surgery and significant complications.
Despite being given a prognosis of only a few years, Steven achieved the impossible is now cancer free and a full-time anaesthetic consultant at Caboolture Hospital. 👊
"My journey as the patient has taught me innumerable practice-changing lessons, from how I manage a pain crisis to advice I give before major surgery, it grants a level of empathy few can match," Steven said.
"Of the seven hospitals I rotated through, the Caboolture team were so friendly, collegiate and caring. My plan is to work as an anaesthetist in Caboolture for the foreseeable future.
"The threat of my cancer coming back is always present, but I am living as much of my life now and really appreciating my wife and kids." 🫶
Sorry about yr Dx but this Hx will without a doubt make you a better empathetic doctor hope all is well and wish you a speedy recovery ♥️
Very best wishes Steve. Continue to stay cancer free and to be a wonderful anaesthetist, husband and father. I have no idea where Caboolture is as I live in the UK but do have friends in Adelaide and Melbourne. I have visited Oz three times now the most recent in Feb/March 2026.
I meet Steven just before his diagnosis when he was doing a rotation in my hospital. Lovely guyxchýy
You are such an inspiration Stephen. Your story brings a tear to my eye everytime I hear it. But it’s beautiful to watch the way you treat your patients with such compassion and professionalism
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Thank you for sharing and all the best for the future 💝.
Congratulations on your achievement and good luck for the future
So happy for you, Steve! You’ve been such an inspiration. Wishing you continued health and happiness.
Superhero 💙💙💙💙💙
Praying for you, that the horrible cancer never returns and you have an amazing life
You are an amazing man
Wonderful news , you people are very special at what you do, so glad you have overcome it
You’re amazing 🌺👏🏽🌺and all the very best!
Legend ! We are lucky to have you at Caboolture 🤩
Stay blessed
Keep being you and positive. A wonderful person. All the best.
You are an inspiration Steve!!
Even in the most difficult moments, it is still possible to find hope and strength. Cherishing the present, valuing your family, and taking care of your health are victories in themselves.
All my best wishes! As a cancer survivor I know how important the people around you can be to your wellbeing. Thank you for your openness and keep up the good work!
So so very pleased for you Steve - all the best Tony (now back in the UK and retired ! )
Congratulations ❤️
I hope you continue to live a happy healthy life! Well done you for beating the cancer!
I’m sorry this happened to you. Hoping you keep well for a very long time 🙏🏻
Admiration for your courage and determination from another bowel cancer survivor who is here because of our National Bowel Screening Program.
As the beautiful Prof Richard Scolyer said …. Just don’t lean in “ leap in with all you’ve got “
