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“I started my career on the NHS Training Scheme in Northern England where I got a great grounding in how hospitals function and the important role everyone plays, from our admin and operational staff to our clinicians. It also taught me that whatever role you do, you have to keep the focus on the patient. If anything, my personal experiences with family needing care, including my late wife’s treatment for cancer has shaped that further. That focus on patients and engaging and listening to staff is something that I’ll continue at Metro North Health. A good day at the office for me is when I’m out and about meeting staff, learning what’s working well and also what we can do to improve.”

💭 Monday Mantra - Nick Steele, Chief Executive of Metro North, who was permanently appointed to the role today. 👏 ...

More than 200 junior doctors are starting at Metro North this year, ready to continue learning and growing as our future medical workforce. 🏥🩺

Both hailing from Townsville, Doctor Ann Mary and Doctor Alex will kick off their careers at RBWH, where they will rotate through various specialties.

Doctor Ann Mary is excited to settle into her new surroundings and is particularly looking forward to a stint in cardiology which has fascinated her from a young age. 💓

Doctor Alex is the first doctor in his family, and his proud nurse mother has made sure he listens to the nurses and is kind to them, knowing that `they`ll always look after him.` 🧑‍⚕️

"We both come from families full of nurses who have been very supportive and supportive of our learning," shared Doctor Ann Mary.

"Moving into medicine in the city gives you a lot more opportunities of learning and specialties that are on offer.

"We`re both very excited for the next chapter to begin." 👏 ...

Cath Lab Nurse Zuzana has been on her own health journey outside the 9-5 at TPCH, recently celebrating being cancer-free after going through breast cancer. 💝

After being given the `all-clear`, Zuzana shared how appreciative of the care and dedication she received, including deciding to grow her hair and shave it to raise over $2000 for breast cancer awareness with all donations going to the BreastScreen clinic in Chermside where her cancer was detected. 🪒👩‍🦲

"When you face the results, your heart and your head stop communicating," Zuzana says.

"It is such a shock, and then you have people in the clinic who organise everything and make appointments with specialists, so you don`t have to worry about it.

"I am eternally grateful for everything, and as a healthcare professional, I do appreciate the support and gentle care given to me in this clinic."

👏 #ShoutoutSaturday to our BreastScreen team and we`re happy for you Zuzana! ...

If reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body, then the new Book Nook at TPCH is a win-win for everyone! 📚💪

Admin relief and casual pool coordinator Kristine is an avid reader can see the benefits of the Book Nook on Level 1, an initiative rolled out to deliver care and support for dementia and delirium patients. 🥰📖

“I love to escape into a book, and this provides the opportunity for patients to find new stories and discover new authors,” says Kristine.

“It’s great to see recommendations from staff and patients through their donations, and the pictures featured on the walls of the old Chermside library bring familiarity that supports patients with dementia who are moving through this area.

“Now I know where I can donate my read books for others to enjoy, because I have so many!”

The Book Nook is supported by @thecommongoodau, an initiative of The Prince Charles Hospital Foundation. ...