Metro South Health

Metro South Health We are on a mission to create Australia’s healthiest community 💙 We serve an estimated population of 1 million people, 23 per cent of Queensland's population.

Metro South Health is the major provider of public health services, and health education and research, in the Brisbane south side, Logan, Redlands and Scenic Rim regions. At Metro South Health, we want to know when we are doing well and when we are not doing well so that we can make things better. To make a complaint or give a compliment, please go to: https://metrosouth.health.qld.gov.au/feedback. Metro South Health is made up of five major hospitals in addition to a number of health centres throughout the region. Our hospitals include:

• Beaudesert Hospital
• Logan Hospital
• Princess Alexandra Hospital
• QEII Jubilee Hospital
• Redland Hospital

Major health centres are located at:

• Beenleigh
• Browns Plains
• Dunwich
• Eight Mile Plains
• Inala
• Logan Central
• Redland
• Wynnum

In addition to clinical services, we are internationally recognised as a leader in biomedical and clinical research. Princess Alexandra Hospital is home to the new Translational Research Institute (TRI) – a world class medical research facility housing over 700 researchers from four of the country’s pinnacle institutions. Metro South Health employs more than 17,000 staff.

After 33 years of service to nursing across PA Hospital, passionate Registered Nurse Sabine Gloeckl-Svierak is hanging u...
02/12/2025

After 33 years of service to nursing across PA Hospital, passionate Registered Nurse Sabine Gloeckl-Svierak is hanging up the scrubs for the last time. 💙

Sabine began her nursing career in Vienna in 1975 before migrating to Australia in 1983. The path to registration was paved with hurdles, she spent years navigating paperwork, translating documents, and mastering English.

“I taped myself on a cassette deck, I wrote down things, and I studied the dictionary from English German to German English; from back to front, from front to back, and again from the middle,” Sabine explained.

Her perseverance paid off and over the next three decades, her career span surgical care, trauma, neurology, neurosurgery and orthopaedics, to name a few.

“What I like the best is the bedside nursing… washing, feeding, brushing their teeth. That's what I always wanted to do, make someone feel good when they can’t do this for themselves.”

Thank you for your remarkable contributions Sabine, and we wish you all the best on this new chapter! 👏

30/11/2025

It’s time.. to make a difference. 🎄✨

While the decorations go up and the music starts playing, many patients will spend Christmas in hospital this year.

PA Research Foundation is raising funds to bring comfort, joy, and a moment of magic. To donate, visit https://www.pafoundation.org.au/giftappeal

QEII Hospital has entered a new era of surgical precision with the debut of the VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted Solution in Orth...
30/11/2025

QEII Hospital has entered a new era of surgical precision with the debut of the VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted Solution in Orthopaedics this October.

The rollout follows PA Hospital, which launched its own VELYS™ just five days earlier.

This cutting-edge technology creates a real-time 3D model of each patient’s knee, allowing surgeons to deliver highly personalised care, greater accuracy, and faster recovery. ❤️‍🩹

With orthopaedic cases making up more than one-fifth of QEII’s surgical waitlist, this innovation is a game-changer for patients waitlisted for joint replacement surgery. 💙

“Our focus at QEII is always on obtaining the best outcomes for our patients, and this technology will help us to do that," says QEII Director of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dr Jonathan Quinn.

As QEII expands its surgical capacity over the next few years, the VELYS™ robot will not only enhance patient care but also serve as a valuable training tool for the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons.

👏 A huge milestone for QEII, Princess Alexandra Hospital, and Metro South Health, proving that collaboration and innovation go hand-in-hand in delivering world-class care. 🌟

Redland artist and mum Taryn Paul returned to see her artwork in the Redland Hospital Women and Children's foyer, honour...
28/11/2025

Redland artist and mum Taryn Paul returned to see her artwork in the Redland Hospital Women and Children's foyer, honouring daughter’s birth. 🎨

“That’s my daughter Lanaya’s hand. I sketched around her hand, so she’s always here.”

Taryn said the painting reflected both a personal and cultural connection.

“It’s so cool to see our stories on the walls. It makes the area more welcoming; we can recognise artwork." 🩷

27/11/2025

Take a look at what’s happening behind the scenes at the PA Hospital expansion, with Noelene from Metro South Health! 🏗️
 
We’re building four new floors on top of our existing emergency department, and adding 249 more inpatient beds including 30 extra intensive care beds.
 
The exciting project also includes a refurbished admission and recovery area to support our cardiac catheter lab service, as well as an expansion of medical imaging, pharmacy and kitchen.
 
These upgrades will make it easier for our community to access health services and provide more specialist and emergency care. ❤

Senior Doctor Navin Raveendran is known around the wards not just for his clinical skills but for his colourful scrubs a...
27/11/2025

Senior Doctor Navin Raveendran is known around the wards not just for his clinical skills but for his colourful scrubs and perfectly matched socks. 🧦

From Batman to bold patterns, Dr Navin’s wardrobe brings a splash of fun and personality to his workdays.

“It started as a way to bring a bit of joy into long shifts,” he said. “Now it’s become a bit of a trademark.

My colleagues will take turns guessing what the theme is for today.”

His playful approach has also become a talking point that lifts spirits across the team.

“If it makes someone smile, it’s worth it.”

Dr Navin’s coordinated looks remind everyone that compassion, connection, and a good sense of style, are all part of great care.

26/11/2025

This Disability Action Week, we're putting a spotlight on accessibility!

Accessibility is about connection, inclusion, and celebrating the contributions of people with disability. 💪🏼🧏🏼‍♀️👨🏼‍🦽👨🏼‍🦼‍➡️👨🏼‍🦯‍➡️

The number of Nurse Practitioners (NP) is on the rise, and that’s good news for patients. 🏥Logan and Beaudesert Health S...
24/11/2025

The number of Nurse Practitioners (NP) is on the rise, and that’s good news for patients. 🏥

Logan and Beaudesert Health Service is helping lead this growth, strengthening the future of nursing and ensuring more people have access to advanced, patient-centred care.

Jacqueline Smith, LBHS Director of Nursing and Midwifery, said building the NP workforce is a priority.

“This advanced nursing role has the ability to diagnose and treat patients, prescribe medications, and lead models of care.

“Their unique skills not only enhance patient outcomes but also support collaborative, team-based care across hospitals, community settings, and specialist services.”

Shout-out to all the incredible Nurse Practitioners across Logan, Beaudesert, and Metro South Health! 👏

PA Hospital staff really stepped up for this year’s Smiddy Fun Run. 👟A big congratulations to Michael Devlin and Bernade...
24/11/2025

PA Hospital staff really stepped up for this year’s Smiddy Fun Run. 👟

A big congratulations to Michael Devlin and Bernadette Cashman who were crowned the winners for the second year in a row. Michael was also the highest fundraiser for 2025!

Maddy Clark and Hayden Cook were the first Physios to cross the finish line.

The Smiddy Fun Run helps raise funds and awareness for skin cancer research in honour of PA Hospital Physiotherapist Adam Smiddy. ❤️

Congratulations to everyone who raced or donated - there were a record 149 signups with an incredible $11,333 raised through the PA Research Foundation for skin cancer research.

After an extraordinary 45 years in nursing, beloved QEII Duty Nurse Manager Jeannette Kassulke is waving goodbye to her ...
23/11/2025

After an extraordinary 45 years in nursing, beloved QEII Duty Nurse Manager Jeannette Kassulke is waving goodbye to her second family at QEII Hospital. 🏥

From her early days in ED, theatre and ICU, to advanced training in neurosurgery, wound management and stomal therapy, Jeannette’s career has been nothing short of adventure-filled.

She’s served across Australia, nurtured countless trainees, and led with heart every step of the way. 💗

Returning home to QEII in 2018 as Duty Nurse Manager, Jeannette has been a guiding light for her team and a champion of patient-centred care.

Her advice to the next generation is simple: “Always make your patients your focus. Everything else is secondary," she said.

As Jeannette looks forward to the next chapter, we celebrate her legacy of friendship, dedication, and compassionate care. 🌻✨

What started as a project has become a place of healing 💙When Registered Nurse Toni joined the Logan Hospital Expansion ...
21/11/2025

What started as a project has become a place of healing 💙

When Registered Nurse Toni joined the Logan Hospital Expansion team, she never imagined she’d soon be caring for patients in the very ward she helped design.

Toni’s input helped shape our new Mental Health Ward 2C - creating calm, purpose-built spaces that support recovery, safety and connection for patients and staff.

The new ward marks the completion of Phase 1 of the Logan Hospital Expansion, which has delivered more than 200 new beds and treatment spaces across our campus.

We’re so proud of Toni and all our staff who’ve been part of this incredible transformation. 💙

The Gamma Knife® Centre of Queensland based at PA Hospital is celebrating 10 years of cutting-edge service to Queensland...
21/11/2025

The Gamma Knife® Centre of Queensland based at PA Hospital is celebrating 10 years of cutting-edge service to Queenslanders.

As Australia’s first public hospital Gamma Knife®, they have delivered almost 4800 courses of treatment using this non-invasive alternative to neurosurgery.

The service has targeted an expanding scope of health conditions with reduced risks, reduced side effects and improved quality of life with same-day treatment.

The service almost doubled treatment capacity leading to an upgrade of the technology in 2018.

Originally tasked with non-invasive solutions for benign brain tumours, small metastases and some neurological conditions, the service swiftly escalated treatment volume to include larger brain lesions, essential tremor and Parkinson’s Disease for those patients who are unfit for Deep Brain Stimulation.

Congratulations to this amazing team of clinicians and support staff. 👏

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