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.
Hyperbaric supervisor Bob takes patients on a ‘deep dive’
After a decorated naval career, Bob Campbell is still using his diving skills as a senior hyperbaric chamber supervisor at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital.
Meet our Satellite Hospital Facility Managers
Meet the satellite hospital management team, what they do, and how the facility supports the patient journey.
David’s activities bring the fun to Ward 5B patients.
David Frame is STARS’s invaluable recreation officer on Ward 5B, facilitating different patient engagement activities including morning and afternoon walks, mindfulness, bingo, tai chi, and reminiscing sessions.
Regaining independence at the heart of care
Helping people regain and maintain their independence is at the heart of what inspires Senior Physiotherapist Erin Victor each and every day.
RBWH doctors among world’s best
Three RBWH doctors were recently named in the top 2 per cent of the most-cited scientists in the world in a Stanford University study.
Keeping staff safer at work
Joe Fiorello is Redcliffe Hospital's Occupational Violence Prevention Advisor - he's been helping make staff safer at work for more than 17 years.
It’s a walk in the park for Caboolture occupational therapist Katie
For Caboolture Hospital occupational therapist Katie, her career as a professional race walker comes in handy as she walks the hallways visiting and treating patients
Staff Profile: Paul Justice
Paul Justice is part of the Metro North Mental Health Peer workforce, working as a Peer Assistant in DIR Recovery Support.
Inclusive approach brings out the best
Michelle is neurodiverse and celebrates her Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) as her superpower. It often is. However, traditional job interviews have long been her kryptonite.
Kim’s a champion for diversity
Kim Walker is a champion for diversity.
Driving innovation through technology projects
As Digital Metro North’s Director for Digital Portfolio Services, Angela Costello drives Metro North Health’s digital projects to support clinical and business areas, facilities, and capital works needs.
Anne-Maree Bouwman on her new role as RBWH Director Performance and Clinical Services Plan
This newly created role is part of the RBWH Executive Leadership Team, supporting the driving and monitoring of performance across the hospital.
Dr Emilia finds balance in a career in anaesthetics
Dr Emilia Reece is currently Acting Clinical Director of Anaesthetics, ensuring safe and high-quality care within procedural services at STARS.
Boosting the careers of students
Education and Youth Engagement Coordinator Kyle Boccuzzi is passionate about helping young people begin their careers.
Meet Michelle Stute, Allied Health Director STARS
Michelle Stute brings a wealth of experience to her new role as STARS Allied Health Director.
RBWH honours namesake of major building with new display
Queensland’s largest hospital, the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) is honouring the namesake of one of its main buildings, the Joyce Tweddell Building, with a new display dedicated to the nurse and her contribution to radiation treatment for cancer patients in Queensland.
RBWH Intensive Care Specialist promoted to new role in the Australian Navy
RBWH Intensive Care Services Senior Staff Specialist and Principal Consultant Trauma to the Surgeon General, Australian Defence Force, Associate Professor Anthony Holley has received a Navy promotion.
RBWH Anaesthetic Healthcare Practitioner celebrates 49 years of service
RBWH Anaesthetic Healthcare Practitioner Patrick Doyle is set to retire from his role after 49 years of service to RBWH.
Vale Dr Kong Liew (20/1/1972 – 25/12/2023)
Redcliffe Hospital lost a long-standing member of our community recently. Dr Kong Liew, or Kong as he was commonly known, was a highly respected member of the Emergency Department team.
Making positive change for patient safety
For Community and Oral Health Safety and Quality Coordinator Jodi Dwyer meeting standards is not just about ticking a box.
A lifelong dedication to RBWH
There won’t be a dry eye in the house as the RBWH team farewells Enrolled Nurse Advanced Practice Roslyn (Roz) Tait as she heads off on retirement.