Latest news
30 July 2026
Honouring five decades of dedicated service at RBWH
RBWH reached the end of an era with the retirement of Dr Barry O’Loughlin after a 50-year association with the hospital.
News , Metro North , RBWH
24 July 2026
Dr Liz Rushbrook reflects on a decade at Metro North during her last week as CMO
After ten years as our Chief Medical Officer, Dr Liz Rushbrook prepares for a well-deserved break from full-time work and shares her thoughts on her unique contributions to Metro North.
23 July 2026
Finding the skills and tools to support others in their grief
A supportive and practical workshop is being held for Brisbane North and Moreton Bay residents to help them become more grief aware and gain the confidence to help others.
21 July 2026
Extremely rare identical girl quadruplets born at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital has delivered four spontaneously conceived identical quadruplet girls, sharing one placenta and split from one singular fertilised egg.
News , Metro North , RBWH
Events
Queensland Health Spirometry Training Program – Virtual workshop
The Spirometry training program provides clinicians with the skills, knowledge and specific competencies required to perform spirometry to international standards and Queensland Health guidelines.
Advanced Life Support – Level 1 Course
Level 1 courses are for those clinicians who want general competence in airway management and basic life support for a deteriorating patient and cardiac arrest. Suitable if you normally are part of team rather than the lead.
Queensland Health Spirometry Training Program – The Prince Charles Hospital
The Spirometry training program provides clinicians with the skills, knowledge and specific competencies required to perform spirometry to international standards and Queensland Health guidelines.
/ MetroNorthHHS
Whether you are heading home from hospital or being admitted, the team at the Discharge Transit Centre will be there for you to ensure your safety and comfort. ❤️🩹
Meet Clinical Nurse Sophie who will walk you through some of the things the team can help you with throughout the transit process.
Nice work Soph
How wonderful! Good for you Sophie!
Good stuff Soph
Awesome work Sophie Delmonte great video super star.
Wonderful work Soph!! A great nurse leading the way.
Soph is one of the best! 👏🏻👏🏻
I think Metro North is the only sane health district in the southeast. How I miss it. I felt safe in their care.
Aawwhhh great vid Sophie Delmonte
Go soph. She is one of the best. Always very polite & helpful. Goes that eXtra mile
Metro North is home to one of the world's largest healthcare simulation providers, the Clinical Skills Development Service. CSDS provides critical medical training to health professionals all across the state! 👩⚕️
Simulation Coordinator Sarah organises and facilitates simulation and education sessions for many multidisciplinary teams both on site at CSDS but also in rural communities such as Proserpine and Charleville.
"Manikins aren’t our only form of simulation, sometimes we have standardised participants get involved so that might be someone on our team as a 'patient', but we also teach our teams on how to debrief a case and that is where the learning truly comes from," Sarah said.
"There’s no one way to do things and there's a real focus on being open-minded and collaborative which is what education and healthcare is all about.
"If you’re looking for a role in simulation, this is the crème de le crème and there is no other facility like this in Queensland which offers the range of services that we do!"
CSDS has a few opportunities open to join their simulation team, apply now using the links below. #WorkforusWednesday
apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-RBH688458
apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-RBH688457
Love your work, CSDS! Fantastic Metro North and statewide support for our clinicians!
We miss you Sarah! X
An asset to any workplace! You're very missed Sarah ❤️
What an amazing educator Sarah is!! We miss you 🩷
I applied for the midwifery one that closed yesterday 😍🤞🤞🤞
Andi Thompson, Michael Wren
Akash Prasad Patrick Guerrera Might ve up your valley
Imagine if you had a handy pocket guide to help with your questions when leaving hospital? Well now you do, with the RBWH Surgical Wards Discharge Guide one of a suite of books created to help patients with their questions around discharge from hospital. ❤️🩹
The guide has been driven by Registered Nurse and Plastics Patient Coordinator Jamie and supported by Clinical Nurse Consultant for Service Improvement and Innovation Cory.
"We are really encouraging our nursing staff to give it to all our patients because it will certainly help the patient journey," Jamie said.
"This booklet has information about what is an urgent concern and requires an emergency department visit, what your GP [can help with], contacts for Health Direct and Virtual Emergency Care Services, and there's so many spots where you can write questions for your doctors - things about medical certificates and returning to work and driving," Cory added.
Next time you visit us for surgery, take home a copy and enjoy the light reading in your recovery at home, with all your questions answered in one simple place. 🏡
Good information but should not replace discharge planning
Sounds great- is it possible to access an electronic copy please?
Can it be generalized to all Metro North sites?
Nice picture of you James
Great initiative 👏👏👏👏
Thanks. This helps
Need these at The Prince Charles Hospital too
Sonya Bron
Metro North - like family. Miss you all.
"The care and kindness from the nursing staff, doctors, nutritionists, rehab staff, and the cleaners has been unbelievable. It's not until you get home and you have to fend for yourself that you realise how good it is, both here at STARS and at the 'Royal'. You really feel the care factor from all the staff, everything is explained and if they don't know something, they will always find out for you. I'm a 'kiwi', came over in 1992. When we left Auckland, it was a horrible day but then we arrived in Brisbane and had to walk across the tarmac, it was a beautiful hot day. I own a concrete truck business, just three trucks but it's enough to keep me out of trouble. At home, I've got a cattle dog, two staffys and a ginger ragdoll cat named Prince Harry; he came with that name, I didn't give it to him. It took me a while to get out in public after losing my leg, but if you don’t own it and face up to the reality, you won’t ever be able to live with it."
💭 Monday Mantra, Michael, STARS Ward 6B Patient
All the best QLD health is amazing
Inspiring words. Stay strong. 🙌👍
Well done, with your attitude, Michael. Staff in the hospital, are a good lot. All the best 👍
Excellent Hospital. I did my training there and worked there for 8 years. Thumbs up to my supervisor Kevin Kerrisk! All the best Michael!!
Hope you are doing well and having positive feedback is always great to hear
Thank you for sharing your inspiring story, Michael. Wishing you all the very best on your continued recovery, and congratulations to the dedicated healthcare teams who supported you every step of the way. 💜
Hello Michael I never miss an opportunity to heap praise on the staff at the Royal and Stars. I too had the good fortune to be their guest for many weeks. I am now well, functioning and giving thanks daily. Every best wish Michael for your adjustment to new ways and on going recovery.
Glad you are progressing well.
Good luck for the future xx
Onwards and upwards mate good on you 👏
Broncos supporter, good luck to you .
Well done Michael, it’s tough enough losing a limb let alone getting “back on the horse” so to speak and getting out in public. Love your animal collection, they just don’t care what you look like, they just love you for you!
I spent 4 months matter private rehab 2019 i still visit staff of my progress after 4 stroke left me not walking i use a walker now and much more their heart right
Metro North gives the best care. It felt like family. Everywhere else you feel a like a product being processed and packaged.
I have dropfoot cant walk
I still visit the nursesafter 7yrs they love their jobs
Yes I wish I went to stars but alas back to Redcliffe not a very positive experience
Reflecting on special memories of her childhood with her beloved grandmother, Michelle was always curious about the body and wanted to become a nurse. 👩⚕️💞
Registered Nurse Michelle recently completed her first year at Brighton Health Campus looking after elderly patients transitioning home or into a nursing home, admitting she is happy to have landed where she did.
“It started when I was younger; I was very interested in the different parts of the body and knowing everything about the way they worked. My grandma would sit down patiently and explain everything to me as I sat there.” Michelle said.
“I have always loved being able to help people, I love putting a smile on people’s faces. The feeling of fulfilment, when I can make people’s day just a little brighter when they might be down, there is literally no better feeling. 🥰
“There is always something new to learn in the community setting, and it is very much like a hospital. Everyone was willing to answer any question I had and show me something I hadn’t done before.”
Keep up the good work, Michelle. Look after yourself. 🙏💕
Amazing and dedicated person you are Michelle, keep shining and inspiring others with your passion for nursing!
Michelle is one of the most amazing nurses I’ve ever worked with. Her compassion, knowledge and dedication make her such an asset, and BHC is incredibly lucky to have her ✨🫶 we love ya girl!
I have the pleasure of working along side this young lass 😃 You go girl 🥰 you can be my nurse any day 😜
a true nurse.
Absolutely amazing nurse 👋 she is also brilliant with new nursing students 🤍
Good luck, our future is in good hands.
Yay Michelle! 👏
Good
Latest news
Patient Initiated Follow Up putting patients first at STARS
STARS ENT patients will be offered a new pathway empowering them to request a follow up outpatients specialist appointment when required.
When lives change in seconds, RBWH social workers step up
RBWH’s hard working emergency medical and nursing staff are supported by a range of other professions, including a dedicated 24/7 team of highly skilled social workers.
Events
Advanced Life Support - Level 1 Course
Date: 26 August 2026
Time: TBC
Venue: The Prince Charles Hospital
Level 1 courses are for those clinicians who want general competence in airway management and basic life support for a deteriorating patient and cardiac arrest. Suitable if you normally are part of team rather than the lead.
/ MetroNorthHHS
Whether you are heading home from hospital or being admitted, the team at the Discharge Transit Centre will be there for you to ensure your safety and comfort. ❤️🩹
Meet Clinical Nurse Sophie who will walk you through some of the things the team can help you with throughout the transit process.
Nice work Soph
How wonderful! Good for you Sophie!
Good stuff Soph
Awesome work Sophie Delmonte great video super star.
Wonderful work Soph!! A great nurse leading the way.
Soph is one of the best! 👏🏻👏🏻
I think Metro North is the only sane health district in the southeast. How I miss it. I felt safe in their care.
Aawwhhh great vid Sophie Delmonte
Go soph. She is one of the best. Always very polite & helpful. Goes that eXtra mile
Metro North is home to one of the world's largest healthcare simulation providers, the Clinical Skills Development Service. CSDS provides critical medical training to health professionals all across the state! 👩⚕️
Simulation Coordinator Sarah organises and facilitates simulation and education sessions for many multidisciplinary teams both on site at CSDS but also in rural communities such as Proserpine and Charleville.
"Manikins aren’t our only form of simulation, sometimes we have standardised participants get involved so that might be someone on our team as a 'patient', but we also teach our teams on how to debrief a case and that is where the learning truly comes from," Sarah said.
"There’s no one way to do things and there's a real focus on being open-minded and collaborative which is what education and healthcare is all about.
"If you’re looking for a role in simulation, this is the crème de le crème and there is no other facility like this in Queensland which offers the range of services that we do!"
CSDS has a few opportunities open to join their simulation team, apply now using the links below. #WorkforusWednesday
apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-RBH688458
apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-RBH688457
Love your work, CSDS! Fantastic Metro North and statewide support for our clinicians!
We miss you Sarah! X
An asset to any workplace! You're very missed Sarah ❤️
What an amazing educator Sarah is!! We miss you 🩷
I applied for the midwifery one that closed yesterday 😍🤞🤞🤞
Andi Thompson, Michael Wren
Akash Prasad Patrick Guerrera Might ve up your valley
Imagine if you had a handy pocket guide to help with your questions when leaving hospital? Well now you do, with the RBWH Surgical Wards Discharge Guide one of a suite of books created to help patients with their questions around discharge from hospital. ❤️🩹
The guide has been driven by Registered Nurse and Plastics Patient Coordinator Jamie and supported by Clinical Nurse Consultant for Service Improvement and Innovation Cory.
"We are really encouraging our nursing staff to give it to all our patients because it will certainly help the patient journey," Jamie said.
"This booklet has information about what is an urgent concern and requires an emergency department visit, what your GP [can help with], contacts for Health Direct and Virtual Emergency Care Services, and there's so many spots where you can write questions for your doctors - things about medical certificates and returning to work and driving," Cory added.
Next time you visit us for surgery, take home a copy and enjoy the light reading in your recovery at home, with all your questions answered in one simple place. 🏡
Good information but should not replace discharge planning
Sounds great- is it possible to access an electronic copy please?
Can it be generalized to all Metro North sites?
Nice picture of you James
Great initiative 👏👏👏👏
Thanks. This helps
Need these at The Prince Charles Hospital too
Sonya Bron
Metro North - like family. Miss you all.
"The care and kindness from the nursing staff, doctors, nutritionists, rehab staff, and the cleaners has been unbelievable. It's not until you get home and you have to fend for yourself that you realise how good it is, both here at STARS and at the 'Royal'. You really feel the care factor from all the staff, everything is explained and if they don't know something, they will always find out for you. I'm a 'kiwi', came over in 1992. When we left Auckland, it was a horrible day but then we arrived in Brisbane and had to walk across the tarmac, it was a beautiful hot day. I own a concrete truck business, just three trucks but it's enough to keep me out of trouble. At home, I've got a cattle dog, two staffys and a ginger ragdoll cat named Prince Harry; he came with that name, I didn't give it to him. It took me a while to get out in public after losing my leg, but if you don’t own it and face up to the reality, you won’t ever be able to live with it."
💭 Monday Mantra, Michael, STARS Ward 6B Patient
All the best QLD health is amazing
Inspiring words. Stay strong. 🙌👍
Well done, with your attitude, Michael. Staff in the hospital, are a good lot. All the best 👍
Excellent Hospital. I did my training there and worked there for 8 years. Thumbs up to my supervisor Kevin Kerrisk! All the best Michael!!
Hope you are doing well and having positive feedback is always great to hear
Thank you for sharing your inspiring story, Michael. Wishing you all the very best on your continued recovery, and congratulations to the dedicated healthcare teams who supported you every step of the way. 💜
Hello Michael I never miss an opportunity to heap praise on the staff at the Royal and Stars. I too had the good fortune to be their guest for many weeks. I am now well, functioning and giving thanks daily. Every best wish Michael for your adjustment to new ways and on going recovery.
Glad you are progressing well.
Good luck for the future xx
Onwards and upwards mate good on you 👏
Broncos supporter, good luck to you .
Well done Michael, it’s tough enough losing a limb let alone getting “back on the horse” so to speak and getting out in public. Love your animal collection, they just don’t care what you look like, they just love you for you!
I spent 4 months matter private rehab 2019 i still visit staff of my progress after 4 stroke left me not walking i use a walker now and much more their heart right
Metro North gives the best care. It felt like family. Everywhere else you feel a like a product being processed and packaged.
I have dropfoot cant walk
I still visit the nursesafter 7yrs they love their jobs
Yes I wish I went to stars but alas back to Redcliffe not a very positive experience
Reflecting on special memories of her childhood with her beloved grandmother, Michelle was always curious about the body and wanted to become a nurse. 👩⚕️💞
Registered Nurse Michelle recently completed her first year at Brighton Health Campus looking after elderly patients transitioning home or into a nursing home, admitting she is happy to have landed where she did.
“It started when I was younger; I was very interested in the different parts of the body and knowing everything about the way they worked. My grandma would sit down patiently and explain everything to me as I sat there.” Michelle said.
“I have always loved being able to help people, I love putting a smile on people’s faces. The feeling of fulfilment, when I can make people’s day just a little brighter when they might be down, there is literally no better feeling. 🥰
“There is always something new to learn in the community setting, and it is very much like a hospital. Everyone was willing to answer any question I had and show me something I hadn’t done before.”
Keep up the good work, Michelle. Look after yourself. 🙏💕
Amazing and dedicated person you are Michelle, keep shining and inspiring others with your passion for nursing!
Michelle is one of the most amazing nurses I’ve ever worked with. Her compassion, knowledge and dedication make her such an asset, and BHC is incredibly lucky to have her ✨🫶 we love ya girl!
I have the pleasure of working along side this young lass 😃 You go girl 🥰 you can be my nurse any day 😜
a true nurse.
Absolutely amazing nurse 👋 she is also brilliant with new nursing students 🤍
Good luck, our future is in good hands.
Yay Michelle! 👏
Good
Latest news
Patient Initiated Follow Up putting patients first at STARS
STARS ENT patients will be offered a new pathway empowering them to request a follow up outpatients specialist appointment when required.
Events
Advanced Life Support - Level 1 Course
Date: 26 August 2026
Time: TBC
Venue: The Prince Charles Hospital
Level 1 courses are for those clinicians who want general competence in airway management and basic life support for a deteriorating patient and cardiac arrest. Suitable if you normally are part of team rather than the lead.
/ MetroNorthHHS
Whether you are heading home from hospital or being admitted, the team at the Discharge Transit Centre will be there for you to ensure your safety and comfort. ❤️🩹
Meet Clinical Nurse Sophie who will walk you through some of the things the team can help you with throughout the transit process.
Nice work Soph
How wonderful! Good for you Sophie!
Good stuff Soph
Awesome work Sophie Delmonte great video super star.
Wonderful work Soph!! A great nurse leading the way.
Soph is one of the best! 👏🏻👏🏻
I think Metro North is the only sane health district in the southeast. How I miss it. I felt safe in their care.
Aawwhhh great vid Sophie Delmonte
Go soph. She is one of the best. Always very polite & helpful. Goes that eXtra mile
Metro North is home to one of the world's largest healthcare simulation providers, the Clinical Skills Development Service. CSDS provides critical medical training to health professionals all across the state! 👩⚕️
Simulation Coordinator Sarah organises and facilitates simulation and education sessions for many multidisciplinary teams both on site at CSDS but also in rural communities such as Proserpine and Charleville.
"Manikins aren’t our only form of simulation, sometimes we have standardised participants get involved so that might be someone on our team as a 'patient', but we also teach our teams on how to debrief a case and that is where the learning truly comes from," Sarah said.
"There’s no one way to do things and there's a real focus on being open-minded and collaborative which is what education and healthcare is all about.
"If you’re looking for a role in simulation, this is the crème de le crème and there is no other facility like this in Queensland which offers the range of services that we do!"
CSDS has a few opportunities open to join their simulation team, apply now using the links below. #WorkforusWednesday
apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-RBH688458
apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-RBH688457
Love your work, CSDS! Fantastic Metro North and statewide support for our clinicians!
We miss you Sarah! X
An asset to any workplace! You're very missed Sarah ❤️
What an amazing educator Sarah is!! We miss you 🩷
I applied for the midwifery one that closed yesterday 😍🤞🤞🤞
Andi Thompson, Michael Wren
Akash Prasad Patrick Guerrera Might ve up your valley
Imagine if you had a handy pocket guide to help with your questions when leaving hospital? Well now you do, with the RBWH Surgical Wards Discharge Guide one of a suite of books created to help patients with their questions around discharge from hospital. ❤️🩹
The guide has been driven by Registered Nurse and Plastics Patient Coordinator Jamie and supported by Clinical Nurse Consultant for Service Improvement and Innovation Cory.
"We are really encouraging our nursing staff to give it to all our patients because it will certainly help the patient journey," Jamie said.
"This booklet has information about what is an urgent concern and requires an emergency department visit, what your GP [can help with], contacts for Health Direct and Virtual Emergency Care Services, and there's so many spots where you can write questions for your doctors - things about medical certificates and returning to work and driving," Cory added.
Next time you visit us for surgery, take home a copy and enjoy the light reading in your recovery at home, with all your questions answered in one simple place. 🏡
Good information but should not replace discharge planning
Sounds great- is it possible to access an electronic copy please?
Can it be generalized to all Metro North sites?
Nice picture of you James
Great initiative 👏👏👏👏
Thanks. This helps
Need these at The Prince Charles Hospital too
Sonya Bron
Metro North - like family. Miss you all.
"The care and kindness from the nursing staff, doctors, nutritionists, rehab staff, and the cleaners has been unbelievable. It's not until you get home and you have to fend for yourself that you realise how good it is, both here at STARS and at the 'Royal'. You really feel the care factor from all the staff, everything is explained and if they don't know something, they will always find out for you. I'm a 'kiwi', came over in 1992. When we left Auckland, it was a horrible day but then we arrived in Brisbane and had to walk across the tarmac, it was a beautiful hot day. I own a concrete truck business, just three trucks but it's enough to keep me out of trouble. At home, I've got a cattle dog, two staffys and a ginger ragdoll cat named Prince Harry; he came with that name, I didn't give it to him. It took me a while to get out in public after losing my leg, but if you don’t own it and face up to the reality, you won’t ever be able to live with it."
💭 Monday Mantra, Michael, STARS Ward 6B Patient
All the best QLD health is amazing
Inspiring words. Stay strong. 🙌👍
Well done, with your attitude, Michael. Staff in the hospital, are a good lot. All the best 👍
Excellent Hospital. I did my training there and worked there for 8 years. Thumbs up to my supervisor Kevin Kerrisk! All the best Michael!!
Hope you are doing well and having positive feedback is always great to hear
Thank you for sharing your inspiring story, Michael. Wishing you all the very best on your continued recovery, and congratulations to the dedicated healthcare teams who supported you every step of the way. 💜
Hello Michael I never miss an opportunity to heap praise on the staff at the Royal and Stars. I too had the good fortune to be their guest for many weeks. I am now well, functioning and giving thanks daily. Every best wish Michael for your adjustment to new ways and on going recovery.
Glad you are progressing well.
Good luck for the future xx
Onwards and upwards mate good on you 👏
Broncos supporter, good luck to you .
Well done Michael, it’s tough enough losing a limb let alone getting “back on the horse” so to speak and getting out in public. Love your animal collection, they just don’t care what you look like, they just love you for you!
I spent 4 months matter private rehab 2019 i still visit staff of my progress after 4 stroke left me not walking i use a walker now and much more their heart right
Metro North gives the best care. It felt like family. Everywhere else you feel a like a product being processed and packaged.
I have dropfoot cant walk
I still visit the nursesafter 7yrs they love their jobs
Yes I wish I went to stars but alas back to Redcliffe not a very positive experience
Reflecting on special memories of her childhood with her beloved grandmother, Michelle was always curious about the body and wanted to become a nurse. 👩⚕️💞
Registered Nurse Michelle recently completed her first year at Brighton Health Campus looking after elderly patients transitioning home or into a nursing home, admitting she is happy to have landed where she did.
“It started when I was younger; I was very interested in the different parts of the body and knowing everything about the way they worked. My grandma would sit down patiently and explain everything to me as I sat there.” Michelle said.
“I have always loved being able to help people, I love putting a smile on people’s faces. The feeling of fulfilment, when I can make people’s day just a little brighter when they might be down, there is literally no better feeling. 🥰
“There is always something new to learn in the community setting, and it is very much like a hospital. Everyone was willing to answer any question I had and show me something I hadn’t done before.”
Keep up the good work, Michelle. Look after yourself. 🙏💕
Amazing and dedicated person you are Michelle, keep shining and inspiring others with your passion for nursing!
Michelle is one of the most amazing nurses I’ve ever worked with. Her compassion, knowledge and dedication make her such an asset, and BHC is incredibly lucky to have her ✨🫶 we love ya girl!
I have the pleasure of working along side this young lass 😃 You go girl 🥰 you can be my nurse any day 😜
a true nurse.
Absolutely amazing nurse 👋 she is also brilliant with new nursing students 🤍
Good luck, our future is in good hands.
Yay Michelle! 👏
Good