Calvary John James Hospital

Calvary John James Hospital Calvary John James Private Hospital in Deakin offers an extensive range of services including genera

Established in March 1970 and named after the late Dr. John James, a highly respected Canberra medical practitioner and surgeon. In 2006 the hospital became part of the Calvary group, founded by the Sisters of Little Company of Mary. Calvary John James Hospital is a Catholic not-for-profit organisation, investing its returns to improve and develop facilities, staff and services for the continuing benefit of the community. Calvary John James Hospital provides surgical and medical services and a special care nursery. We are the only private maternity unit in Canberra and have the only purpose built private rehabilitation unit in the ACT. Founded in 1885 by the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary, Calvary is a charitable, not-for-profit, Catholic health care organisation. Our mission is to provide quality, compassionate health care to the most vulnerable, including those reaching the end of their life. With over 18,000 staff and volunteers, we have a national network of 14 Public and Private Hospitals, 72 Residential Care and Retirement Communities and 19 Community Care service centres.

Celebrating our CJJH christmas party 🎄✨Seeing everyone gathered together, sharing laughs, enjoying amazing food, and smi...
27/12/2025

Celebrating our CJJH christmas party 🎄✨

Seeing everyone gathered together, sharing laughs, enjoying amazing food, and smiling from ear to ear was truly special.

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible hospitality team for the care and effort that went into preparing and serving such delicious food, and to everyone behind the scenes who helped make the day possible. your kindness and hard work created a moment we’ll all remember.

To our wonderful staff and volunteers thank you for being the heart of CJJH. the joy, compassion, and dedication you bring every day is what makes this hospital such a special place. We hope you had a beautiful christmas filled with love, rest, and happiness.

Celebrating the season with our incredible Maternity team 🎄So grateful for the care, compassion, and heart you bring eve...
20/12/2025

Celebrating the season with our incredible Maternity team 🎄

So grateful for the care, compassion, and heart you bring every day to our mums, babies, and families. Moments like these are a beautiful reminder that behind the scrubs is a team that truly feels like family 💕👶

We’ve been receiving some truly amazing feedback about Barbara from our allied health team and it’s so well deserved. He...
19/12/2025

We’ve been receiving some truly amazing feedback about Barbara from our allied health team and it’s so well deserved. Her kindness, professionalism, and genuine care are deeply felt by our patients, families, and colleagues.

Thank you, Barbara, for consistently showing up with heart and making such a positive difference every day. We’re lucky to have you at CJJH 💙

✨ Fun Scrub Friday at CJJH! ✨Today’s spotlight goes to our amazing Allied Health team the crew who keep our patients mov...
12/12/2025

✨ Fun Scrub Friday at CJJH! ✨

Today’s spotlight goes to our amazing Allied Health team the crew who keep our patients moving, smiling, recovering, and feeling supported every single day.

They showed up in style, brought the energy, and definitely won the “best vibes” award for the week! 😄💙

Thanks team for the colour, the laughs, and the care you bring to our hospital.

We were delighted to welcome National CEO Damien Bruce back to Calvary John James Hospital for his second visit, joined ...
05/12/2025

We were delighted to welcome National CEO Damien Bruce back to Calvary John James Hospital for his second visit, joined by our General Manager Daniel, DCS Rebecca, and Finance Manager Kirsti. 💙 It’s always a pleasure to showcase our team’s dedication and commitment to exceptional patient care.

🎉 Celebrating Our Calvary John James Stars 🎉On 20 November, we proudly honoured the incredible milestone achievements of...
03/12/2025

🎉 Celebrating Our Calvary John James Stars 🎉

On 20 November, we proudly honoured the incredible milestone achievements of our dedicated staff from 5 years of service through to an inspiring 25 years. Each person recognised has contributed something truly special to our hospital community, and their passion, compassion and commitment continue to shape who we are.

A huge congratulations to Jennie Kal, celebrating an extraordinary 25 years of service, and to all of our amazing team members marking 20, 15, 10 and 5 years. Your dedication, heart, and hard work make Calvary John James Hospital a place where patients and families feel genuinely supported and cared for. 💙

We are also excited to announce this year’s Service Excellence Award winners:

🏆 Non-Clinical Winner: Jaspreet Singh
🏆 Clinical Winner: Rowena Espiritu

Your exceptional contributions and commitment to our mission shine so brightly.

A big thank you to everyone who came along to celebrate with us your presence made the day even more special. And a heartfelt shout-out to our Hospitality Team for preparing amazing food and accommodating everyone so beautifully. We also appreciate our wonderful helpers who jumped in to serve food… while also trying to serve looks! We love the teamwork and the laughs. 💙😂

To all our milestone recipients thank you for the years you’ve given, the lives you’ve touched, and the spirit you bring to our hospital. We celebrate you today and always. ✨

Today we celebrate Kevin’s birthday, our dedicated Mission Integration Officer, joined by Liz, Father Rofin, and Vince. ...
27/11/2025

Today we celebrate Kevin’s birthday, our dedicated Mission Integration Officer, joined by Liz, Father Rofin, and Vince. Your commitment to Calvary’s Mission and Vision brings compassion, care, and inspiration to our hospital every day. Thank you for living the Calvary values we hope your birthday is as special as the difference you make! 💙

Nothing warms the heart like a visit from our wonderful volunteers and their cuddly companions. Thank you for spreading ...
24/11/2025

Nothing warms the heart like a visit from our wonderful volunteers and their cuddly companions. Thank you for spreading joy and comfort throughout the hospital 🐶💙



Happy Scrub Friday! Today we’re rocking lamington-jam vibes because why wear plain scrubs when you can be a snack? 😂🍰🍩🧁 ...
21/11/2025

Happy Scrub Friday! Today we’re rocking lamington-jam vibes because why wear plain scrubs when you can be a snack? 😂🍰🍩🧁

We’re celebrating our amazing Perioperative Nursing team this Perioperative Nurses Week! 💙Your skill, care, and compassi...
11/11/2025

We’re celebrating our amazing Perioperative Nursing team this Perioperative Nurses Week! 💙

Your skill, care, and compassion make such a difference to every patient who comes through our doors. Thank you for everything you do both in and out of the theatre. You truly are the heart of Calvary John James Hospital. 💐🎂

🍕 Baking Up Smiles and Sharing Joy! 🧡Our Calvary Cooking Club brought together patients and staff for a fun and meaningf...
08/11/2025

🍕 Baking Up Smiles and Sharing Joy! 🧡

Our Calvary Cooking Club brought together patients and staff for a fun and meaningful baking session, creating delicious pizza muffins under the guidance of Lorraine, our dedicated Allied Health Assistant. Joining in were Sonya Kolhagen, Allied Health Manager, and Smitha, Deakin NUM spreading warmth, encouragement, and a spirit of togetherness.

It’s truly heartening to see our patients smile and connect through activities that nurture wellbeing, companionship, and the Calvary values of hospitality, healing, and respect. 👩‍🍳✨

Farewell to Our Wonderful Sam 💙With heartfelt gratitude and a touch of sadness, we gathered to celebrate the incredible ...
03/11/2025

Farewell to Our Wonderful Sam 💙

With heartfelt gratitude and a touch of sadness, we gathered to celebrate the incredible Samantha Thirkettle, who has dedicated nearly 10 years to Calvary John James as our Volunteer Coordinator. 🌷

Sam’s passion, warmth, and unwavering commitment have touched every corner of our hospital from building a thriving volunteer community to championing patient and consumer partnerships. Her legacy of care, inclusion, and kindness will continue to inspire us for years to come. 💫

Thank you, Sam, for your leadership, your laughter, and the lasting impact you’ve made on our volunteers, staff, and patients alike. You’ll always be part of the Calvary family. 💐

A big thank you as well to everyone who joined us to celebrate Sam’s remarkable journey your presence made the afternoon even more special. 💙

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173 Strickland Crescent, Deakin
Canberra, ACT
2600

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