Redcliffe Hospital
heart of Moreton Bay
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Choose the healthcare option that’s right for you
In addition to hospital emergency departments, you can access healthcare advice and treatment close to home, or even without leaving the house!
RBWH becomes first public facility in Australia to offer NanoKnife treatment for prostate cancer
RBWH has recently become Australia’s first and only publicly funded facility to offer a program for the NanoKnife procedure for prostate cancer.
Sharing skills in medication safety
After years of building capacity in medication safety within Metro North, Redcliffe Hospital’s Pharmacy Director is now assisting rural and regional hospitals.
Redcliffe Hospital’s Nurse of the Year
Redcliffe Hospital has named Clinical Nurse Consultant Fiona Moss as its Nurse of the Year for 2025.
Events
2025 Cancer Care Services Preceptorship for General Practitioners
Date: 19 July 2025
Time: 9am - 3:30pm AEST
Venue: RBWH-Education Centre
The Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) Cancer Care Team warmly invites general practitioners to participate in an engaging and interactive Haematology and Oncology Preceptorship, convened by Dr. Anna Kuchel.
Masks are an important defence against respiratory illness and protection from dust and other airborne hazards.
/ MetroNorthHHS
Meet patient Geoffrey. He's affectionately known as 'Wombat' and has called STARS home since January. 👋
When he leaves hospital, he is looking forward to getting back to the Redcliffe and District Amateur Radio Club, where he is the logbook administrator.
“I’ve been involved in amateur radio clubs for many years. I love being able to talk to people all over the world, from the Maldives to Turkey to Illinois. We talk about our previous working lives, our hobbies and other interests.”
“Many of the Americans I talk to are really interested in our native animals, which is also a love of mine. I particularly like macropods, but also the platypus and, of course, the wombat.”
Despite his health challenges, Geoffrey remains optimistic about the future. 🥰
“You just have to stay positive and think about getting better. My motto is from Monty Python’s Life of Brian, ‘Always look on the bright side of life’.”
“There are a lot of people worse off than me.”
All The Credit of my recovery : Should go to all firstly the Neurosurgical Team at the RBWH, They were Brilliant . Then I had Awesome Doctors and Exceptional Nurses of Ward 4A in STARS , also the Delightful Angie , Dan, Ashlee and the rest of the Wonderful Physio and OT Teams . They are all STARS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️in my eyes.
Onya Wombat. Keep your chin up. I wish you more of that strength and resilience that has got you through to now. Keep going beautiful soul.
Geoff, you were one of my favourite patients! I’m so glad to see you doing so well.
Good attitude to have wombat
Thanks for sharing a bit about your journey and approach Wombat! I didn't know there was amateur radio clubs - sounds great!
In 1965, the Rolling Stones couldn't get any 'Satisfaction', Mary Poppins was 'Practically Perfect', and on 30 June, Redcliffe Hospital opened its doors to provide healthcare for the Redcliffe Peninsula. 🏥
🎉 Over the last few weeks, current and former staff have been celebrating the hospital's 60th anniversary, including long-serving staff member Karen.
Currently Nurse Unit Manager of the Transit Lounge, Karen has used the anniversary as an opportunity to reflect on her long association with the hospital.
"I was one of the last cohorts who trained on site here at Redcliffe back in the late 80s and have seen some remarkable changes over the years to both the hospital and the local area," Karen said.
"Nursing has evolved considerably in the last 30+ years through advances in technology, an expanded scope of work, increased focus on patient-centred care, and more recently, when Redcliffe Hospital transitioned to our digital health system last year."
As one of the fastest-growing areas of South East Queensland, the hospital is changing to keep pace with the needs of the community it serves.
"Our workforce has also grown and diversified to meet the evolving healthcare demands of the community, particularly as the population ages and health needs become more complex," Karen said.
"Redcliffe Hospital is an important part of the community and a lovely place to work. It's been great talking to other staff and patients recently about what the hospital means to them."
Thanks to Redcliffe Hospital staff past and present for their contributions. Here's to a bright future caring for the people of the Redcliffe Peninsula. 💗
I was actually in the Transit Lounge last Monday afternoon, waiting on prescriptions and blood test results! All the staff there went out of their way, to track down the blood test results from the doctor. This is not usually part of their job, but they still rang around and followed up as it was important before I was actually discharged! After spending 3 days in Redcliffe Hospital from last Saturday in the Resuscitation Unit, Short Stay Unit and then in a ward…I can’t sing highly enough the praises for the medical teams and nurses 👏 I was treated with care and compassion, and even though it is always a busy hospital…the care given to me in those 3 days was exemplary! Now, the follow up care plan for the next 6 weeks has been established, I know that I will still be looked after by the medical team. Many thanks to the medical and nursing staff at Redcliffe Hospital 🙏
Great acknowledgment for the wonderful service you give to the community Karen. It's been my pleasure to work with you knowing your goal is patient care and you are just a beautiful human being 💜
Congrats beautiful Karen. Well deserved ♥️🎉♥️
She is awesome! Congratulations Karen My first ever NUM ❤️
Redcliffe Hospital Icon ❤️
Congrats on an amazing career Karen. Definitely the most caring Nurse and best NUM I’ve had the pleasure of working with😊
What an absolute powerhouse! Loved working with you 20 yrs ago Karen as much as I love working with you now. You are so hard working and a brilliant role model for so many. 👏
Wonderfull Nurse
Beautiful Karen
Lookin good Kazza ❤️
Congrats great work loved working under you
Seeing you in action all those years ago and then meeting you again on the interview panel.... Best person for the job! Go girl!!!
So glad to be working with an amazing person like Karen ❤️❤️ We’re all truly blessed to have a mentor like you Karen 😇😇
The ladies at transit lounge an the staff at oncology are amazing and I can't thank them enough, to have the removal go wrong an a 2nd operation to keep me alive at the main hospital 🏥 wasn't much fun to be sitting in transit, the ladies at the desk many thanks 🙏, the floor manager Ingrid an Sharon the head nurse/coach,it can get pretty hectic in the chemo treatment buzzers going, they should be wearing footy jerseys 😁 instead of scrubs, don't just get thu the day smile 😁 thu an boost morale, don't let the hard days win
You’re amazing Karen 💕
Superstar!
Frances Morrison Frances Morrison💚
Couldn't have picked a better person to reflect on her time at Redcliffe. Karen is the most amazing example of leadership, kindness and compassion for her patients and fellow colleagues. Thank you 🙏 xx
Go Karen! We’re so lucky to have you at Redcliffe 🤩🥰
Hands downs your one of the best leaders I have had the opportunity to work under. Keep shining bright ❤️
A great nurse & NUM
Congratulations Karen.. such well deserved recognition for your wonderful contribution & work ethic. You are one of the best…Caring & compassionate to both the patients & staff .
Oh my gosh! Karen Chippendall- you are one of the best nurse leaders I have ever worked with! Thank u for your amazing service xxx
Congratulations Karen I always loved working with you over the many years x
Latest news
Choose the healthcare option that’s right for you
In addition to hospital emergency departments, you can access healthcare advice and treatment close to home, or even without leaving the house!
RBWH becomes first public facility in Australia to offer NanoKnife treatment for prostate cancer
RBWH has recently become Australia’s first and only publicly funded facility to offer a program for the NanoKnife procedure for prostate cancer.
Events
2025 Cancer Care Services Preceptorship for General Practitioners
Date: 19 July 2025
Time: 9am - 3:30pm AEST
Venue: RBWH-Education Centre
The Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) Cancer Care Team warmly invites general practitioners to participate in an engaging and interactive Haematology and Oncology Preceptorship, convened by Dr. Anna Kuchel.
Masks are an important defence against respiratory illness and protection from dust and other airborne hazards./ MetroNorthHHS
Meet patient Geoffrey. He's affectionately known as 'Wombat' and has called STARS home since January. 👋
When he leaves hospital, he is looking forward to getting back to the Redcliffe and District Amateur Radio Club, where he is the logbook administrator.
“I’ve been involved in amateur radio clubs for many years. I love being able to talk to people all over the world, from the Maldives to Turkey to Illinois. We talk about our previous working lives, our hobbies and other interests.”
“Many of the Americans I talk to are really interested in our native animals, which is also a love of mine. I particularly like macropods, but also the platypus and, of course, the wombat.”
Despite his health challenges, Geoffrey remains optimistic about the future. 🥰
“You just have to stay positive and think about getting better. My motto is from Monty Python’s Life of Brian, ‘Always look on the bright side of life’.”
“There are a lot of people worse off than me.”
All The Credit of my recovery : Should go to all firstly the Neurosurgical Team at the RBWH, They were Brilliant . Then I had Awesome Doctors and Exceptional Nurses of Ward 4A in STARS , also the Delightful Angie , Dan, Ashlee and the rest of the Wonderful Physio and OT Teams . They are all STARS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️in my eyes.
Onya Wombat. Keep your chin up. I wish you more of that strength and resilience that has got you through to now. Keep going beautiful soul.
Geoff, you were one of my favourite patients! I’m so glad to see you doing so well.
Good attitude to have wombat
Thanks for sharing a bit about your journey and approach Wombat! I didn't know there was amateur radio clubs - sounds great!
In 1965, the Rolling Stones couldn't get any 'Satisfaction', Mary Poppins was 'Practically Perfect', and on 30 June, Redcliffe Hospital opened its doors to provide healthcare for the Redcliffe Peninsula. 🏥
🎉 Over the last few weeks, current and former staff have been celebrating the hospital's 60th anniversary, including long-serving staff member Karen.
Currently Nurse Unit Manager of the Transit Lounge, Karen has used the anniversary as an opportunity to reflect on her long association with the hospital.
"I was one of the last cohorts who trained on site here at Redcliffe back in the late 80s and have seen some remarkable changes over the years to both the hospital and the local area," Karen said.
"Nursing has evolved considerably in the last 30+ years through advances in technology, an expanded scope of work, increased focus on patient-centred care, and more recently, when Redcliffe Hospital transitioned to our digital health system last year."
As one of the fastest-growing areas of South East Queensland, the hospital is changing to keep pace with the needs of the community it serves.
"Our workforce has also grown and diversified to meet the evolving healthcare demands of the community, particularly as the population ages and health needs become more complex," Karen said.
"Redcliffe Hospital is an important part of the community and a lovely place to work. It's been great talking to other staff and patients recently about what the hospital means to them."
Thanks to Redcliffe Hospital staff past and present for their contributions. Here's to a bright future caring for the people of the Redcliffe Peninsula. 💗
I was actually in the Transit Lounge last Monday afternoon, waiting on prescriptions and blood test results! All the staff there went out of their way, to track down the blood test results from the doctor. This is not usually part of their job, but they still rang around and followed up as it was important before I was actually discharged! After spending 3 days in Redcliffe Hospital from last Saturday in the Resuscitation Unit, Short Stay Unit and then in a ward…I can’t sing highly enough the praises for the medical teams and nurses 👏 I was treated with care and compassion, and even though it is always a busy hospital…the care given to me in those 3 days was exemplary! Now, the follow up care plan for the next 6 weeks has been established, I know that I will still be looked after by the medical team. Many thanks to the medical and nursing staff at Redcliffe Hospital 🙏
Great acknowledgment for the wonderful service you give to the community Karen. It's been my pleasure to work with you knowing your goal is patient care and you are just a beautiful human being 💜
Congrats beautiful Karen. Well deserved ♥️🎉♥️
She is awesome! Congratulations Karen My first ever NUM ❤️
Redcliffe Hospital Icon ❤️
Congrats on an amazing career Karen. Definitely the most caring Nurse and best NUM I’ve had the pleasure of working with😊
What an absolute powerhouse! Loved working with you 20 yrs ago Karen as much as I love working with you now. You are so hard working and a brilliant role model for so many. 👏
Wonderfull Nurse
Beautiful Karen
Lookin good Kazza ❤️
Congrats great work loved working under you
Seeing you in action all those years ago and then meeting you again on the interview panel.... Best person for the job! Go girl!!!
So glad to be working with an amazing person like Karen ❤️❤️ We’re all truly blessed to have a mentor like you Karen 😇😇
The ladies at transit lounge an the staff at oncology are amazing and I can't thank them enough, to have the removal go wrong an a 2nd operation to keep me alive at the main hospital 🏥 wasn't much fun to be sitting in transit, the ladies at the desk many thanks 🙏, the floor manager Ingrid an Sharon the head nurse/coach,it can get pretty hectic in the chemo treatment buzzers going, they should be wearing footy jerseys 😁 instead of scrubs, don't just get thu the day smile 😁 thu an boost morale, don't let the hard days win
You’re amazing Karen 💕
Superstar!
Frances Morrison Frances Morrison💚
Couldn't have picked a better person to reflect on her time at Redcliffe. Karen is the most amazing example of leadership, kindness and compassion for her patients and fellow colleagues. Thank you 🙏 xx
Go Karen! We’re so lucky to have you at Redcliffe 🤩🥰
Hands downs your one of the best leaders I have had the opportunity to work under. Keep shining bright ❤️
A great nurse & NUM
Congratulations Karen.. such well deserved recognition for your wonderful contribution & work ethic. You are one of the best…Caring & compassionate to both the patients & staff .
Oh my gosh! Karen Chippendall- you are one of the best nurse leaders I have ever worked with! Thank u for your amazing service xxx
Congratulations Karen I always loved working with you over the many years x
Masks are an important defence against respiratory illness and protection from dust and other airborne hazards.Latest news
Choose the healthcare option that’s right for you
In addition to hospital emergency departments, you can access healthcare advice and treatment close to home, or even without leaving the house!
Events
2025 Cancer Care Services Preceptorship for General Practitioners
Date: 19 July 2025
Time: 9am - 3:30pm AEST
Venue: RBWH-Education Centre
The Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) Cancer Care Team warmly invites general practitioners to participate in an engaging and interactive Haematology and Oncology Preceptorship, convened by Dr. Anna Kuchel.
/ MetroNorthHHS
Meet patient Geoffrey. He's affectionately known as 'Wombat' and has called STARS home since January. 👋
When he leaves hospital, he is looking forward to getting back to the Redcliffe and District Amateur Radio Club, where he is the logbook administrator.
“I’ve been involved in amateur radio clubs for many years. I love being able to talk to people all over the world, from the Maldives to Turkey to Illinois. We talk about our previous working lives, our hobbies and other interests.”
“Many of the Americans I talk to are really interested in our native animals, which is also a love of mine. I particularly like macropods, but also the platypus and, of course, the wombat.”
Despite his health challenges, Geoffrey remains optimistic about the future. 🥰
“You just have to stay positive and think about getting better. My motto is from Monty Python’s Life of Brian, ‘Always look on the bright side of life’.”
“There are a lot of people worse off than me.”
All The Credit of my recovery : Should go to all firstly the Neurosurgical Team at the RBWH, They were Brilliant . Then I had Awesome Doctors and Exceptional Nurses of Ward 4A in STARS , also the Delightful Angie , Dan, Ashlee and the rest of the Wonderful Physio and OT Teams . They are all STARS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️in my eyes.
Onya Wombat. Keep your chin up. I wish you more of that strength and resilience that has got you through to now. Keep going beautiful soul.
Geoff, you were one of my favourite patients! I’m so glad to see you doing so well.
Good attitude to have wombat
Thanks for sharing a bit about your journey and approach Wombat! I didn't know there was amateur radio clubs - sounds great!
In 1965, the Rolling Stones couldn't get any 'Satisfaction', Mary Poppins was 'Practically Perfect', and on 30 June, Redcliffe Hospital opened its doors to provide healthcare for the Redcliffe Peninsula. 🏥
🎉 Over the last few weeks, current and former staff have been celebrating the hospital's 60th anniversary, including long-serving staff member Karen.
Currently Nurse Unit Manager of the Transit Lounge, Karen has used the anniversary as an opportunity to reflect on her long association with the hospital.
"I was one of the last cohorts who trained on site here at Redcliffe back in the late 80s and have seen some remarkable changes over the years to both the hospital and the local area," Karen said.
"Nursing has evolved considerably in the last 30+ years through advances in technology, an expanded scope of work, increased focus on patient-centred care, and more recently, when Redcliffe Hospital transitioned to our digital health system last year."
As one of the fastest-growing areas of South East Queensland, the hospital is changing to keep pace with the needs of the community it serves.
"Our workforce has also grown and diversified to meet the evolving healthcare demands of the community, particularly as the population ages and health needs become more complex," Karen said.
"Redcliffe Hospital is an important part of the community and a lovely place to work. It's been great talking to other staff and patients recently about what the hospital means to them."
Thanks to Redcliffe Hospital staff past and present for their contributions. Here's to a bright future caring for the people of the Redcliffe Peninsula. 💗
I was actually in the Transit Lounge last Monday afternoon, waiting on prescriptions and blood test results! All the staff there went out of their way, to track down the blood test results from the doctor. This is not usually part of their job, but they still rang around and followed up as it was important before I was actually discharged! After spending 3 days in Redcliffe Hospital from last Saturday in the Resuscitation Unit, Short Stay Unit and then in a ward…I can’t sing highly enough the praises for the medical teams and nurses 👏 I was treated with care and compassion, and even though it is always a busy hospital…the care given to me in those 3 days was exemplary! Now, the follow up care plan for the next 6 weeks has been established, I know that I will still be looked after by the medical team. Many thanks to the medical and nursing staff at Redcliffe Hospital 🙏
Great acknowledgment for the wonderful service you give to the community Karen. It's been my pleasure to work with you knowing your goal is patient care and you are just a beautiful human being 💜
Congrats beautiful Karen. Well deserved ♥️🎉♥️
She is awesome! Congratulations Karen My first ever NUM ❤️
Redcliffe Hospital Icon ❤️
Congrats on an amazing career Karen. Definitely the most caring Nurse and best NUM I’ve had the pleasure of working with😊
What an absolute powerhouse! Loved working with you 20 yrs ago Karen as much as I love working with you now. You are so hard working and a brilliant role model for so many. 👏
Wonderfull Nurse
Beautiful Karen
Lookin good Kazza ❤️
Congrats great work loved working under you
Seeing you in action all those years ago and then meeting you again on the interview panel.... Best person for the job! Go girl!!!
So glad to be working with an amazing person like Karen ❤️❤️ We’re all truly blessed to have a mentor like you Karen 😇😇
The ladies at transit lounge an the staff at oncology are amazing and I can't thank them enough, to have the removal go wrong an a 2nd operation to keep me alive at the main hospital 🏥 wasn't much fun to be sitting in transit, the ladies at the desk many thanks 🙏, the floor manager Ingrid an Sharon the head nurse/coach,it can get pretty hectic in the chemo treatment buzzers going, they should be wearing footy jerseys 😁 instead of scrubs, don't just get thu the day smile 😁 thu an boost morale, don't let the hard days win
You’re amazing Karen 💕
Superstar!
Frances Morrison Frances Morrison💚
Couldn't have picked a better person to reflect on her time at Redcliffe. Karen is the most amazing example of leadership, kindness and compassion for her patients and fellow colleagues. Thank you 🙏 xx
Go Karen! We’re so lucky to have you at Redcliffe 🤩🥰
Hands downs your one of the best leaders I have had the opportunity to work under. Keep shining bright ❤️
A great nurse & NUM
Congratulations Karen.. such well deserved recognition for your wonderful contribution & work ethic. You are one of the best…Caring & compassionate to both the patients & staff .
Oh my gosh! Karen Chippendall- you are one of the best nurse leaders I have ever worked with! Thank u for your amazing service xxx
Congratulations Karen I always loved working with you over the many years x