In creating change to support mob, Roslyn loves her new role at RBWH
Her position has a strategic focus on Health Equity towards Closing the Gap, increasing cultural capability within service lines and building relationships with community.
Nurse Emma to help put Caboolture Hospital on the research map
Emma Williams recently joined the Caboolture Kilcoy and Woodford Research Development Unit in a new clinical trials nurse position.
Graham brings empathy and understanding to his role at STARS
After working as an electronics engineer in the Navy for 25 years, Graham moved to a role in hospital security where he keeps staff, patients and visitors safe.
‘The family test’: Why fire safety should be front-of-mind for all workers
Not only is fire training mandatory, there are plenty of good reasons to keep up to date.
Debbie at the forefront of helping Norfolk Island community access care
A clear ability to identify solutions is helping Clinical Nurse Consultant Debbie Jones streamline services for Norfolk Island residents.
Awards success shines spotlight on the critical role of fathers in obstetrics
Metro North’s Associate Professor Alka Kothari was honoured at the recent Women in Technology Awards for her ground-breaking research and advocacy work to improve care for families during pregnancy and
Nurse-led clinic opens in Brisbane CBD ready for patient care
A new nurse-led Brisbane CBD clinic is open daily to treat minor injuries and illnesses.
Dr Cameron Mackay wants you to think differently about plastic surgery
He and his team are endeavouring to rejuvenate Plastic Surgery Services at the Royal to ensure the department evolves and adapts to demand.
Three OTs celebrate two decades on the job together
Sixty years of experience between them ensures an exceptional level of care for Occupational Therapy patients.
Mum’s knowing advice foreshadows Aoifou’s compassionate care
You don’t have to talk to Gannet House’s Aoifou Fili for too long to understand why she was awarded the Metro North Health Assistant in Nursing for 2024.
Henry brings his knowledge of both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures to STARS
Identifying as both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australian, Henry has joined STARS as the Cultural Capability Officer.
Ashleigh and Luke, mental health change makers
Metro North Perinatal Mental Health team helps to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mothers and birthing parents.
Dental career paves a perfect project pathway for Amanda
Following a successful dental career Amanda Philp has easily transitioned from the dental chair to a highly rewarding facility and project management career.
Elton finds his calling caring for his community
A focus on caring for and informing his community has never been far from Nurse Graduate Elton Leung’s career choices.
Luenne’s career has taken her from the hotel quarantine program to Mental Health staff psychologist
Advanced staff psychologist Luenne Zielke provides psychological services to Mental Health and corporate services staff as well as Metro North’s Peer Responders.
After undergoing a laryngectomy, Brien spent the next 18 years helping others going through the same thing
Brien supported patients right across the state using telehealth technology based in the Speech Pathology Department at RBWH. Patient feedback over the years has been glowing.
Andrew’s new role at Caboolture hits all the right notes
For Dr Andrew Hislop, his new role as acting Research Coordinator in the CKW Research Development Unit (RDU) really hits all the right notes.
STARS welcomes new nursing lead
Ben Ballard is the new Director of Nursing at the Surgical, Treatment and Rehabilitation Service (STARS).
Nurse and powerlifter Dale gives co-workers a lift
When nurse Dale Caust isn’t working to make a meaningful difference for patients at TPCH Mental Health, he is involved in the sport of powerlifting.
Nadine’s mercy is making a difference
Intensive Care Nurse Nadine Millar is passionate about helping others less fortunate than herself. That's why she joined Mercy Ships to change lives in Africa.
Mother nurse Gladys farewells hospital family
Queensland's longest serving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander registered nurse Gladys Akhurst is hanging up her theatre scrubs after 55 years of service.
Relishing her role in residential aged care
While only joining Cooinda House this year, enrolled nurse Jacinta McDonagh has relished the experience working in geriatric and complex care.
Allied health career pathways grow in community care
Metro North Health is offering new opportunities for new healthcare professionals, with Community and Oral Health now offering allied health graduate placements.
Helping others a clear call for Beverley
our Metro North Oral Health Service Administrative Officer Beverley Sweeper is a very kind person who loves helping others.
Organisational skills key to dental assistant’s success
For many of us, the job we do and how we respond to challenges on a day-to-day basis can become second nature and easily navigable.