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Cathy leads our work in environment and waste at Metro North - a big job that ensures everything runs smoothly across our hospitals.

She`s testament to changing career direction and going for what you want - with a background in recruitment of 12 years, before moving into sales, and ultimately ending up at Metro North leading a large team of experts who reduce waste going into landfill.

"A lot of focus is on the recycling management and finding solutions, it`s an evolving space," she said.

"My advice is that if you like the look of something and you feel you have the transferable skills, it`s up to you, your destiny really is in your hands."

#ShoutoutSaturday to Cathy and the Waste and Environment team working hard to make Metro North a better place! 👏🌿 ...

Nutrition plays a vital role in managing dementia but can often be overlooked for other aspects of care. The Memory Diet Clinic at The Prince Charles Hospital provides targeted nutritional care for those living at home with dementia and dedicated support for carers and loved ones. ❤️‍🩹🥪

The service was collaboratively designed with geriatricians, dietitians, nurses, and individuals with lived experience of dementia spearheaded by project co-leads and dieticians Bri and Hannah.

“We identified significant barriers to people with dementia accessing appropriate nutritional care, largely due to a lack of services tailored to their specific needs,” Hannah said.

“Our clinic is led by dietitians with extensive experience in geriatric care. We recognise that the patient experience is really important, and that meaningful support for loved ones and carers is essential."

“We aim to reduce stress around nutrition and ultimately support patients while empowering those who care for them,” Bri added.

This service is currently available to those under the care of a TPCH geriatrician and have a dementia diagnosis. ...

There is never a dull moment in the Infection Monitoring and Prevention Service according to Clinical Nurse Consultant Alison. 😷🔬

This team are working behind the scenes developing policies and procedures as well as conducting audits and environmental reviews to ensure all patients, staff, visitors are safe from infection when they are entering one of our buildings.

"I came to the RBWH Infection Monitoring and Prevention Service Team nearly two years ago, and it is a dynamic hard-working team," Alison said.

"The service encompasses a large variety of both clinical services within RBWH but also services across Metro North including Sexual Health and HIV Service, Brisbane City Watch House, Metro North Kidney Health Services and Cancer Care Services."

So, if you`re looking to combine both hospital and community healthcare skills, this job may be for you! Click the link in our bio to apply today. 🏥👩‍⚕️ ...