Redcliffe Hospital

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"When I was six we moved to a small crop farm growing beans, peas, cabbages and cauliflowers. I left school at 13 and worked a number of jobs including dry cleaner deliveries, dairy farm work, and tip truck and loader driving. I was part of the teams that built the Borumba Dam spillway, the Thiess Ring Tank and the Coolmunda Dam and I settled at the Petrie paper mill, working shift work until I got 'the Golden Handshake' at 58. I've recently returned back to Esk and it hasn't changed much since the day I came out of the pouch."

💭 Monday Mantra Geoffrey, 85, Redcliffe Hospital outpatient. 🤠 ... See MoreSee Less

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As a relative newcomer to the Pharmacy team at Redcliffe Hospital, it didn't take Janine long to understand why some of the team have worked there for more than 25 years. 🗓️

Whether she's on the wards, in the dispensary, or working behind the scenes, Janine collaborates with a range of specialities to ensure patients receive the best possible outcomes.

"Our team works alongside pharmacists to help streamline medicine delivery and ensure safe practices when it comes to medication management," Janine says.

"No two days are the same. We help share the load of the busy pharmacy team, looking after vital tasks such as inventory management, prescription medication rooms on wards, and medication-related data entry."

💊 If you'd like to work alongside this enthusiastic team, who also offer flexible work arrangements such as nine-day fortnight opportunities, check out the vacancy via Smart Jobs - smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-RD663576 ... See MoreSee Less

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"Whoever stitched me back up could work on Savile Row as a tailor, they did such a good job!"

"We moved to Australia from London in 2009. I was a sparkie, and at one time led a large team of 32 technicians who maintained networks from the Gold Coast to Redcliffe. We did a good job, but the huge team here leaves me in awe with how they multitask so well."

"I used to think a nurse was a nurse, but they do so much more. They oversee food and medication and know the mechanics of all the equipment - all with a smile on their faces."

"One of the things I've realised in life is that we all hold back on doing the things we really want to do. My advice is just to get on with it."

💭 Monday Mantra, Andrew, 59, RBWH patient ... See MoreSee Less

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Redcliffe Hospital nurse, Kerrie, is an expert at dealing with change – evidenced by her ability to pivot and adapt to what’s happening in her work environment.

Kerrie has been part of the Redcliffe Hospital Cancer Care Service (CCS) for 17 years and reflects on some of what she has experienced. 🏥

“Our team embraces change. It allows us to review how we work and how we focus on providing patient-centred care,” Kerrie said.

“Through digital and technological change, to adapting to working during the pandemic, the focus is always on the patient experience and providing the best care we can.”

“We are still quite a small community-focused service, and we take pride in knowing each patient and their story.” 💖 ... See MoreSee Less