South Metropolitan Health Service

South Metropolitan Health Service Excellent health care, every time.

We deliver hospital and community-based public health care to more than 648,000 people across a 3,300 square kilometre area of southern Perth. Our hospital network includes:
• Fiona Stanley Hospital
• Rockingham General Hospital
• Fremantle Hospital
• Murray District Hospital
• Peel Health Campus (public private partnership with Ramsay Health Care).

From vision to reality 🤝South Metro Health Service has successfully been awarded almost $1.2 million to advance WA’s hea...
28/09/2025

From vision to reality 🤝

South Metro Health Service has successfully been awarded almost $1.2 million to advance WA’s health innovation ecosystem!

Made possible by the Future Health Research and Innovation fund of WA, ‘HealthReady: From vision to reality’ is a pioneering initiative designed to strengthen our health and medical innovation ecosystem by fostering collaboration among healthcare professionals, innovators, and industry.

The first of its kind in the WA public health system, the pipeline provides a chance to collaborate directly, safely and quickly with clinical experts to collect real-world data and feedback. This includes supporting innovators to introduce, test, and validate new healthcare solutions within WA health.

You can read more about how ‘HealthReady’ and our SMHS Transformation team is helping to position WA as a national leader in innovation 👉 https://smhs.health.wa.gov.au/News/2025/09/24/Health-innovation-boosted-by-1-million-grant

After a sudden health scare, Johanna found herself on a long road to recovery 💪Thanks to the incredible Occupational The...
27/09/2025

After a sudden health scare, Johanna found herself on a long road to recovery 💪

Thanks to the incredible Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy teams at Rockingham General Hospital, she’s now regained her strength, confidence and independence.

Innovative tools like the Saebo Rejoyce – a computer-based rehab device – played a key role in her progress along with Rockingham General Hospital’s flexible rehab options, including weekend and after-hours access.

Her advice to others?📣

“Stay healthy, live healthy, keep on moving – especially in your recovery.” 💜

Read more of Johanna’s story 👉 https://www.rkpg.health.wa.gov.au/News/2025/09/26/Occupational-therapy-team-helping-patients-reclaim-their-independence

The Breaths & Beats Ride for Research is returning this November! 🚴‍♂️Grab your bike, join the South Metro team and chal...
26/09/2025

The Breaths & Beats Ride for Research is returning this November! 🚴‍♂️

Grab your bike, join the South Metro team and challenge yourself to a scenic 34 or challenging 60km ride - with all funds going towards fighting heart and lung disease 🫁🫀

The ride kicks off on Sunday 9 November at the South Perth Foreshore.

Register to ride or donate today 👉 https://www.breathsandbeatsride.org.au

✨ Something new is coming – and it’s all about you ✨A major new initiative is about to launch across South Metro Health ...
25/09/2025

✨ Something new is coming – and it’s all about you ✨

A major new initiative is about to launch across South Metro Health Service (SMHS) – and it’s designed with you in mind.

We’re introducing a new foundation that will support staff across SMHS by funding bold ideas, local research, workforce development, and wellbeing initiatives. It’s a way to go beyond what government funding can do – unlocking new possibilities for innovation and impact.

And you’ve already helped shape it. When we asked for your help in naming the foundation, you responded with incredible enthusiasm – submitting over 130 creative, thoughtful name ideas. Your input has helped guide this exciting new chapter.

The final name? That’s still a secret. But the countdown is on!

Keep an eye out for the big reveal coming soon 👀

Hoping to retain graduate midwives for the long-term, new research at Fiona Stanley Hospital is assessing what new midwi...
24/09/2025

Hoping to retain graduate midwives for the long-term, new research at Fiona Stanley Hospital is assessing what new midwives need and want to stay in the profession👩‍🍼

Led by Dr Sara Bayes alongside graduates and colleagues, including Midwifery Clinical Facilitator Bronwyn, the Graduate Midwifery Program will be based on best evidence to support what newly qualified midwives require from their first year of practice 💜

More on this story 👉 https://fsfhg.health.wa.gov.au/News/2025/09/15/FSH-Graduate-Midwifery-program-study-to-retain-newly-qualified-midwives

We’re recruiting nurses to join our team at Peel Health Campus! With opportunities across multiple specialties, you’ll f...
23/09/2025

We’re recruiting nurses to join our team at Peel Health Campus! With opportunities across multiple specialties, you’ll find a role that challenges and inspires you.

This week, we’re spotlighting Barker Ward, our only general medical and surgical unit. Here, you’ll provide acute medical care and post-op surgical care across a range of specialties.

“I love the challenge and variety here – no two days are the same and it feels so good to work in such a positive environment” – Hailey, RN 💜

Explore all nursing opportunities and apply now 👉 https://www.peel.health.wa.gov.au/Work-with-us/Nursing-and-midwifery-careers

A glimpse of Rotto at Fremantle Hospital ⛱ Thank you to local artist Lora Flora for another beautiful mural for our pati...
22/09/2025

A glimpse of Rotto at Fremantle Hospital ⛱

Thank you to local artist Lora Flora for another beautiful mural for our patients, staff, and visitors to enjoy.

Whatever you think the best part of Rotto is – from the quokkas to the lighthouse – we bet you can find it! Ours is the Rottnest Island Nursing Post, but we’re biased 😉

A huge thanks to our wonderful Ladies Auxiliary for funding this mural 🙌

Have you ever wondered what an anaesthetist really does… outside of Grey’s Anatomy? So did we. So, we asked!Dr Warren Pa...
21/09/2025

Have you ever wondered what an anaesthetist really does… outside of Grey’s Anatomy? So did we. So, we asked!

Dr Warren Pavey, much-loved anaesthetist at the Fiona Stanley Hospital Heart and Lung Transplant Service, said anaesthesia comes down to a little science, a touch of patient rapport, and a whole lot of teamwork.

The moment one of our transplant patients is matched to a donor there’s a small window to act – Warren and the rest of the theatre team need to move like clockwork. Warren depends on the surgeon and the nursing and perfusion staff, who all depend on him back. It’s this harmony he finds most rewarding 💜

Chair of the Heart and Lung Research Institute, Warren sees his team’s real-life impact at the Breaths & Beats Ride, where our former transplant patients ride alongside the clinicians who gave them a second chance at life – together raising money to give that chance to others.

If you want to challenge yourself and support a vital cause – or simply be involved in amazing community spirit – sign up for the November ride today 👉 https://www.breathsandbeatsride.org.au/

A new virtual clinic and auditory training program at Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH) is helping patients like 13-year-old ...
20/09/2025

A new virtual clinic and auditory training program at Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH) is helping patients like 13-year-old Matilda keep up with her schoolwork by accessing hearing rehabilitation from home 🙌

After spending years with hearing loss and falling behind in her schoolwork, Matilda is grateful to hear well at school thanks to her cochlear implant and the remote therapy 💜

FSH Head of Audiology Department, A/Prof Dayse Tavora-Vieira, said research is underway into the virtual service that hopes to empower cochlear-implant users to practise at home, improving their hearing and speech outcomes.

Read more on our website 👉 https://fsfhg.health.wa.gov.au/News/2025/09/17/Virtual-cochlear-implant-care-helps-patients-like-Matilda-hear-better-from-home

Love the pace, love the place – Join our nursing team at Peel Health Campus!With opportunities across multiple specialti...
19/09/2025

Love the pace, love the place – Join our nursing team at Peel Health Campus!

With opportunities across multiple specialties, you’ll find a role that suits your skills and career goals.

Our Emergency Department is where teamwork, clinical expertise and compassion come together to deliver exceptional care.

With 48 beds, a mix of adult and paediatric patients, and exposure to a wide range of clinical scenarios, this is the perfect place to build your skills and grow your career 💜

“What I love most about working in ED is the variety – no two days are the same, and the team is like family.” – Catherine, ED Nurse.

Apply now and make a difference 👉 https://www.peel.health.wa.gov.au/Work-with-us/Nursing-and-midwifery-careers

📣 GPs and nurses - join us for the final GP Engage event of 2025, where we will discuss the service capabilities at Rock...
18/09/2025

📣 GPs and nurses - join us for the final GP Engage event of 2025, where we will discuss the service capabilities at Rockingham General Hospital and all aspects of emergency medicine and discharge planning.

We will also touch on some of the challenges GPs are facing, and how we can support you to provide exceptional patient centred care to the Rockingham community together.

📅 Thursday 16 October 2025
⌚ 4pm–8pm, with complimentary afternoon tea and light supper. Late arrivals welcome!
🏥 Lecture theatre O, Rockingham General Hospital
CPD: 3 hours self-logged via Quick Log
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More information 👉 https://smhs.health.wa.gov.au/Our-community/Engaging-with-our-community/GP-Engage

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