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Kick-start your nursing or midwifery career with GradConnect 22 June 2023 We're calling on newly qualified enrolled nurses, registered nurses and midwives to apply for GradConnect employment opportunities in our hospital and health care services. Online applications will be open from Friday 30 June 9:00am - Monday 17 July 2023 1:00pm. Late applications cannot be accepted. The Department of Health coordinates the GradConnect process, a centralised recruitment application process for newly qualified nurses and midwives. Recent graduates and students of nursing or midwifery studies can apply for graduate positions that enables their transition into the workforce in our supportive environment through this process. Applications from Aboriginal graduates are encouraged. We provide opportunities for participants to join our transition to practice programs and work in a variety of clinical settings while consolidating theory and developing clinical skills and judgemen... -
Celebrating our dedicated staff! 20 June 2023 Jetcy was nominated by her colleagues in acknowledgement of her compassion and commitment to creating an inclusive work environment, where all staff feel educated and supported. Jetcy is dedicated to her role as Clinical Development Nurse. She invests significant time and effort to ensure all staff gain professional knowledge and skills through delivering engaging in-service and providing one-on-one support, contributing to enhanced patient outcomes. Her colleagues commented that Jetcy always maintains a positive and caring attitude, which has a flow on effect to those around her. A special thanks to our generous sponsors Paywise (external site), SmartSalary (external site), P&N Bank (external site) and Hesta (external site). Jetcy – thank you for your outstanding contribution to WNHS, and for always demonstrating our North Metropolitan Health Service values. -
Celebrating our dedicated staff! 08 June 2023 Michelle was nominated by a colleague who identified her professional and empathetic dealings with our patients and their families. Michelle goes above and beyond to problem solve and provide information to all patients and their families by guiding them through invoicing and finances with great care. Her colleagues commended her dedication to her work and said she has helped to reduce the workload for both the Pharmacy and Finance departments. One of the judges said: "Michelle is the unsung hero of Women and Newborn Health Service. She is an integral link in a patient's journey and upholds the North Metropolitan Health Service values." A special thanks to our generous sponsors Paywise (external site), SmartSalary (external site), P&N Bank (external site) and Hesta (external site). Michelle – Thank you for your outstanding contribution to WNHS. -
Mother's Day 13 May 2023 To celebrate Mother's Day, we caught up with mum of five Nat who had quadruplets Maioha, Frankee, Marley and Maddison at King Edward Memorial Hospital back in 2020. As the babies approach their third birthday, and big sister Kiana starts school, we asked Nat about her journey so far and for some Mothering advice. Tell us a little bit about your birth experience and the early days. We had an amazing experience at KEMH, having had a caesarean with my first born I wasn't nervous about the surgery for my quadruplets I was very calm throughout the birth, and it was an amazing experience. We had two theatres for our birth, as so many staff were needed, and it almost felt like a movie. The Gold (birthing) Team and all staff we encountered at KEMH were lovely. I felt super confident in their abilities, and they made us feel very comfortable! What were you most excited for? The mum’s love... -
Study to test need for in-person follow up 02 May 2023 WA health-led research is testing the need for in-person follow-up appointments for women who have undergone initial treatment for ovarian cancer. And it could pave the way for a whole new patient-centred-approach to follow-up care. The study will determine whether regular nurse-led video call appointments – in conjunction with a blood test and questionnaire – could provide a safe and effective alternative to standard in-person clinic consultations with the patient’s treating doctor. Women and Newborn Health Service Consultant Gynaecologist Professor Paul Cohen, who is heading the project, said the study had the potential to transform the way ovarian cancer patients – and possibly patients with some other types of cancer – were monitored following initial rounds of treatment. ‘If we can show that this alternative approach to follow-up care does not co...
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20/12/2021