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Since 1976, Dr Barry O'Loughlin has dedicated his service to RBWH, serving as a Staff Specialist General Surgeon, Director of Surgery and then as Executive Director of Surgery and Perioperative Services for the last 20 years.
In 2021, he was formally recognised for his outstanding service by being awarded an Order of Australia for his significant contribution to medicine and medical administration.
Throughout this time, Dr Barry has made an exceptional contribution to surgery, patient care, education, and leadership, this week farewelling RBWH and the Queensland Health community.
"What I really like about Royal Brisbane and Metro North is the people, the people that work here become like a second family and I've probably spent close to as much time at work as I have at home," Dr Barry said.
"Really I'm just a country boy who was lucky enough to get to medical school and then even luckier to train and become a surgeon.
"I've never forgotten the privilege that I've had and the opportunities that I've been given, not only by my parents but also by my employers including the Royal Brisbane, Metro North and Queensland Health."
👏A massive #ShoutoutSaturday to Dr Barry, we wish him all the best for his next chapter in retirement.
Well done Barry you finally made it!! Welcome to the retired club. All the very best for your future. It is a pleasure to have worked with you and to know you. Cheers!!! 🥂
We will miss your warmth and friendly chats, Dr. Barry. Hope to see you around the neighbourhood, out walking with Anna and your new dog. Wishing you a wonderful retirement, enjoy every minute of it! 🎉
Thank you Dr O’Loughlin for all the help, contributions and support to the service and for us for all those years 🤝
I was lucky enough to be Doctor Barry’s Neighbour for a lot of my youth. He was just as great as a Neighbour as he was a doctor.
Congratulations on an outstanding career. You deserve a wonderful, happy retirement.
Barry you will be remembered for your kindness, warmth and friendly chats to everyone in the corridors of RBWH. It didn’t matter who you were you always had the time and acknowledged people and had genuine interest in others. A privilege to have been inspired by you as a person of integrity and support for all. May you and Anna have a wonderful retirement with your family.
Congratulations - a very long career indeed
Thankyou Dr Barry. Enjoy your time in Retirement now.
Enjoy retirement, Barry 🙂 Well earned.
Congratulations and best wishes from Dr Robert and Davida Presley and the Presley family.
Happy retirement Dr Barry. I enjoyed working with you at RBWH. Always calm & respectful
Congratulations and thanks Barry on behalf of my former team and I. You were a great support and advocate for surgical and perioperative nursing and hundreds of thousands, probably more, patients have benefited from brilliant care outcomes as a result of your long career. Enjoy your well earned next chapter.
A wonderful Doctor and a wonderful Person! Happy Retirement Dr O’Loughlin.
Always ran into you in the elevator at RBWH with a smile. Happy Retirement to you.
A remarkable man and was such an honour to work beside this amazing man throughout my career.
Happy retirement to a great doctor and a beautiful person, you will be sadly missed Dr O’Loughlin 🥂🍾
I have very fond memories of working with Dr O’Loughlin at the Royal. Always Respectful and dignified. Thank you for your leadership and taking such wonderful care of our patients 🌸
A wonderful doctor! Always pleasant and always greeting everyone on his walks around the hospital. Happy retirement Doctor!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Enjoy the retirement Barry. A brilliant surgeon, a skilled administrator and a role model to many. You will be missed
Congratulations Barry on a stellar career!! Thank you for your mentorship, your friendship and your humour. You have indeed left a wonderful legacy!!
Barry all the best in your retirement. You will be a loss to the Royal!
Congratulations Barry on an extraordinary career . Job well done . Enjoy your retirement !!!
If you are the same Barry O'Loughlin who was at Indooroopilly State High, you certainly have come a long way and a true inspiration to all those who knew you!!
Congratulations Barry! A gentle and humbled man, your dedication to surgery has been truly inspiring, and I'm honored to have known you.
Thank you Dr Barry for your services,dedication and commitment over such a long period of time. Enjoy your retirement.
After spending eight years as a forensic cleaner, RBWH Patient Support Officer Kathy made the career switch in September 2024 and hasn't looked back.
"When I went and did my first deceased clean, I was quite scared, but it actually smelt really familiar; that was my passion at the time before wanting to move into a different environment," Kathy said.
She was inspired to apply after hearing work stories from one of her friends who also works as a Patient Support Officer and felt that it was the right fit for her.
"I am based in [Infectious Diseases Unit] Wattlebrae, and the Wattlebrae family just accepted me. The support network is so strong, and we are like a well-oiled machine.
"The patients in that ward often stay a long time so I am fortunate to build a good rapport with everyone, I love leaving messages of happiness and healing for the patients.
"I've never once had a bad day in this role, sometimes we have sad days, but I've never had a bad day."
In the month of June, Kathy has received four Staff Shout Outs from other staff members in the RBWH which is a new monthly record! Congratulations Kathy 🎉
Congratulations Kathy👏you are a legend ❤️
Congratulations Kathy, the recognition is well earned and you epitomise the values in action in everything you do. Incredibly proud to have you as part of our team 🎉👏
Kathy is the heart and soul of the Royal. It was always a pleasure and privilege to work with her!
Kathy Gray is the best person and deserves everything ❤️
These dedicated staff members are the backbone of the hospital - thank you for all you do!
A shout that is well deserved ❤
Kathy is lovely and a really good worker. Always brings joy to the work place. Xx
No matter where she ends up she would be an asset! Top little one right there
🙏❤️💐
She da best. Miss her xx
You, are the best part of Wattlebrae ❤️
Omg so deserved Kathy ❤️❤️❤️❤️ U are so loved xxx
Kathy Gray, you are an absolute treasure. We feel so so lucky to have you with us. ♥️🌸 😃
Kathy this is the best!!! We love Kathy even when we were fortunate to have her work one floor down in Cancer Care. Congratulations and loved reading this. You are a top employee, great work ethics, and proud to call you friend. Keep up the good work. Such an inspiration for the staff, visitors, & patients of the RBWH.
Thank you
Oh Kathy I’ve missed you,!! Hope to see you next Tuesday!!!
So proud of you mum 😃 your always going above and beyond for everyone. not just at work but at home to! You deserve every bit of this appreciation ❤️
Kathy you're the best and we love having you around 😘
You go Gal. ♡
Kathy Gray is the absolute best!!! 🫶🏻🎉
One of our patients in the mental health unit came from Wattlebrae. Took a real toll on him.
What an absolute joy you are to have on the ward any day we appreciate your kindness, beautiful smile and friendliness. You are a treasure. Well deserved😍
Pity they don't do this at the Caboolture hospital
Listen up, because the RBWH Audiology team is growing, and they are looking for their next superstar Audiologist to support their inpatient and outpatient services! 👂🔊
Senior Audiologist Courtney says working in Audiology at the RBWH for the last four years has enabled her to further broaden her clinical knowledge and experience across a wide patient cohort.
"Choosing audiology for me combined multiple interests into one. I wanted to be in the health field and there is also a counselling aspect to audiology which I was interested in," Courtney said.
"You will get to see a lot more here even compared to other hospitals and private practice because we have such a variety in terms of case load and working in specialised areas.
"There are lots of opportunities for growth in terms of your scope of practice and being able to work closely with other medical specialities."
If this role sounds ear-resistible to you, then click the link below to apply today! #WorkForUsWednesday
apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-RBH686069
So excited to see this incredible team growing!
Fantastic!
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When words are hard to find, music can fill the gap and hold the power to connect, comfort and heal. 🎶🎧
Metro North’s very own Music Therapist Vlada explains the benefits of Music Therapy and how it is utilised in the RBWH Mental Health Centre.
I have been admitted quite a few times to the RBWH and Vlada has been absolutely amazing. She has helped to make my stays so much more comforting. Ive always enjoyed sitting with her and sharing our songs together. Thank you so much Vlada, im forever grateful that you have been there for me during some of my worst times.
Whilst some of the best footballers are overseas competing on the pitch, some of the best chefs are on our home turf, kicking goals in the RBWH Food Services team. ⚽🍜
With Food Services staff stemming from 50% of the competing nations, World Cup fever has well and truly hit the kitchens.
Executive Chef Reed who is repping Algeria and Chef David who is originally from Venezuela but is cheering on Brazil are two of the passionate supporters leading the friendly fire and banter.
"Football is a big part of culture in South America, we live and breathe it, and we love to celebrate with our friends," David said.
"[The decorations] adds to the team culture, we have a lot of passionate supporters which makes for a lot of happiness and fun," Reed added.
👏Shoutout Saturday to this wonderful team, cultivating good vibes amongst their peers!
Go team! 🎉
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