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Metro North Hospital and Health Service is the biggest and most diverse public health service in Australia, delivering the best care by the brightest health care professionals. Two of our five hospitals—Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) and The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH)—are tertiary/quaternary referral hospitals, providing state-wide super specialty services, such as heart and lung transplantation and world leading burns treatment. Redcliffe and Caboolture are major secondary hospitals, and Kilcoy is a regional community hospital. Our Community, Indigenous and Subacute Service cares for patients in the community with more than a dozen diverse health facilities stretching from central Brisbane to Kilcoy. Metro North Health does not condone and will remove comments and/or members of the community who engage in hate speech, bullying, harassment, spam or other inappropriate conduct.

28/02/2026

If your weekend plans include binging The Pitt, the latest Emmy-winning TV show set in the Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Centre, then you're not alone - even Dr Sean, Director of Emergency at RBWH will be doing so! 🍿

The show is proving popular with the general public and our ED team alike, with many parallels to what our emergency and trauma teams deal with each day.

Sean reflects on a day in the life for our emergency staff, which can be very busy depending on who needs help.

"One of the reasons people choose to work in emergency is because we don't have a 'normal' day, and no two are ever the same," he says.

"The afternoons and evenings are always buzzing, at RBWH we are the leading trauma centre but also the stroke centre for North Brisbane, and remain busy tending to all the other emergency presentations too.

"An important part of the care we provide is not just treating the patient clinically but keeping the family up to date and supported - and we are all trained to do this, but also have our amazing 24/7 social workers who support loved ones during what can be a difficult time."

to our incredible emergency teams, our real-life The Pitt stars! 📺⭐

27/02/2026

Gina has a fighting spirit that won't let her become one of the 51 per cent of ovarian cancer survivors who don't make the five-year mark. 👊

As the deadliest cancer for all women, and with 'everyday life' symptoms that don't immediately spark concern, it's important that we know what to look out for and always seek extra testing to detect ovarian cancer as early as possible.

Gina caught her cancer at Stage 4, and with the help of GynaeOncology Clinical Nurse Consultant Tara and the treating team at RBWH, she's now in remission, with an important message for all women.

"I knew in my heart that something was wrong - I had just turned 50 and was trying to lose my tummy for my son's wedding, and felt tired and had a sore back, which I put down to years of wearing heels," Gina says, reflecting on the weeks prior to her diagnosis in mid-2024.

"My GP sent me for a scan and I was admitted to hospital that same day, where I underwent rounds of chemo and surgery for my aggressive Stage 4 ovarian cancer, and I am now in remission but that does not mean cured.

"I have four kids and actually had one of my ovaries removed at 32 when I had my twins - so if you can believe it, I got ovarian cancer with one o***y.

"The goal now is to be as healthy as possible, and encourage women to talk to their GP when they are bloated, have pelvic pain, feel full after small meals, and have irregular bleeding - it's important to advocate for yourself and don't discount the symptoms, as it can be diagnosed with an ultrasound and a blood test." ❤️‍🩹

26/02/2026

AI is everywhere, but don't let Dr Google or your social media feed replace the advice of a medical professional, especially when it comes to medication!

TPCH Pharmacist Assistant Director Erin says that it is vital for patients to ensure they are alerting their treatment team of any non-prescription or alternate medicines they are taking and to only take medication advice from trusted sources.

“Many patients don’t think of these kinds of products as medicines as they don’t require a prescription, however these products may still interact with other medicines and/or medical conditions,” she said.

“We are finding more and more patients are using Dr Google, artificial intelligence tools and social media influencers for important medication information, but these platforms are not a substitute for health professionals, so it’s important not to rely on them for advice as it may be incorrect and potentially harmful." 💻

25/02/2026

Are you a senior executive looking for a challenge to advance your career? 📈

Join one of Australia’s biggest health services as our new Chief People and Culture Officer providing leadership, guidance and support for executive level operations and initiatives.

Great culture and happy staff mean greater patient outcomes, better research, and more innovation to meet the healthcare needs of our community.

Read more about the role (link in comments) and apply to join us today. 🏥

23/02/2026

"I was a pilot in the New Zealand Air Force for 5 years and then spent 31 years with Trans Australia Airlines. In 1989 I retired - I’d had enough of flying and being away from home for days at a time. One of my three children has followed in my footsteps and is now a pilot too. If I could give advice to the younger generations, I would say be true to yourself."

💭 Monday Mantra, TPCH Cardiac patient Leo.

22/02/2026

If you've ever felt you can't possibly get up for work, or you feel out of sync with when you're most sleepy, you're not alone! Many people struggle with their chronotype not matching up with life's schedule. 😴

Chronotypes are the body's natural preference to sleep and wake at certain times, and it's not uncommon for night owls and morning larks to find themselves beside each other - or find themselves in a job that doesn't align with their preference. ☀️🌙

"We often see teenagers and young adults fall in the night owl category, which means they are fighting their body clock to get up or concentrate at school," Dr Deanne, Director of the TPCH Sleep Disorders Centre said.

"As we get older, many people naturally wake earlier, so early birds become more common - this is biological, but also environmental, with many parents to young children finding they are woken up regardless of their body clock.

"There is a third type of rare chronograph, known as free running, where people have no pattern. This can affect people who may have loss of sight, as melatonin production in the brain is suppressed by light.

"About 50 per cent of people say they are always tired, so while we suggest strategies to manage your sleep quality including reducing stimulus and blue light before bed, if you're struggling to get through daily tasks, you might need to come see us for some extra support." 💤

21/02/2026

From working in a 14-bed cottage hospital in Scotland to leading nurse-run hepatology clinics at Metro North, Val is always dedicated to the patient experience, no matter where she is. 👩‍⚕️

Val’s day to day at TPCH consists of coordinating care pathways and referrals, collaborating with gastroenterology and pharmacy and leading nurse-run hepatology clinics that manage approximately 140 patients per month to support timely diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment initiation.

“What matters most to me is that patients can access scans, diagnosis, prognosis information, and treatment plans without unnecessary delays,” Val said.

“It’s important that every patient feels informed, supported, and understood.”

Having completed her Master of Nurse Practitioner at the end of 2025, Val is looking forward to some more free time outside of work.

👏 Shoutout Saturday to Val and her fantastic work in TPCH Hepatology.

20/02/2026

Medical imaging just got a whole lot better and faster at the Herston Imaging Research Facility (HIRF). 🩻

The new CimaX MRI scanner is producing much higher resolution images than previous machines and has already scanned over 100 patients since November 2025.

Operations Manager Marita and Senior MRI Radiographer Clare are excited for this new technology and what it will mean for developments in the research and in future, the clinical space.

“HIRF is a translational site between research and clinical practice. We are performing the trials and testing protocols before transitioning into clinical procedures,” said Clare.

The CimaX scanner will be integral for researchers and clinicians to expand their knowledge into many areas which affect the brain including Parkinson’s, Dementia, tumours, and even studying brain connections for certain mental health conditions. 🧠

19/02/2026

Your spine supports you every day, so let’s return the favour and check in with your posture. 🧍

Not only does good posture help you stand taller, but it also prevents back pain, improves breathing, and helps maintain your natural spine alignment.

Nurse Cara from the RBWH Neurosurgery ward is reminding everyone to consider your posture whether you’re at work or relaxing as small adjustments can make a big difference.

18/02/2026

If sunny skies, life-long friends and new experiences are your thing - then you might like to join us at Metro North in our international nursing and midwifery talent pool! 🌞

From those in their early career through to experienced nurses and midwives, we are looking for recruits across all experience levels and specialties.

Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Alanna said Metro North's size makes it the ideal place to work, with so much opportunity to try new roles and locations.

"You could be working in paediatrics through to intensive care through to rehabilitation in the community - there really is something for everyone," she said.

"We have an amazing team of 13,000 nurses and midwives, and offer a fun and friendly culture with the chance to work inner-city or by the sea."

If you're already updating your passport and packing your bag in excitement, then head to the link in the comments to apply.

17/02/2026

If you've ever left something behind at Redcliffe hospital, chances are Hospital Volunteer Pamela is keeping it safe until you can be reunited with it. 🧺

Many items like glasses, keys and clothes are being handed in with metal water bottles and phone chargers being some of the most common items awaiting their owner’s return.

“It’s understandable, they’re easy to leave behind. People often sit down at the chairs at the front of the hospital and leave without them,” Pamela said.

“People leave things in other places too – like on the shuttle buggy from the car park.”

Pam reassures anyone who may have left something behind at Redcliffe Hospital that they hold onto the items for a few months, so there is plenty of time to collect them! 👕

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