Ryde Hospital

18/07/2025

✨RYDE HOSPITAL STAFF BBQ MARKS END OF EARLY WORKS✨

Ryde Hospital staff came together for a BBQ to celebrate the end of early works on the hospital’s major redevelopment, hosted by construction partner A W Edwards.

It was a moment to reflect on progress, reconnect with colleagues and look ahead to what’s next.

NSLHD Chief Executive Anthony Schembri, Ryde Hospital GM Jennifer McConnell and Health Infrastructure’s Leisa Rathborne joined the celebration.

Read more on the NSLHD website: https://www.nslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/News/Pages/Ryde-Hospital-staff-BBQ-marks-end-of-early-works.aspx

11/07/2025

NAIDOC celebrations were held today as part of NAIDOC Week 6-13th July.
A smoking ceremony and cultural performance was held for staff and community members to be part of.
As part of the Ryde Hospital redevelopment, native seedlings were provided for members of the community to take, and be re-planted later this year in the adjoining Blue Gum High Forest.
Thank you to our builder A.W Edwards for provi ding the seedlings.

11/07/2025

NSLHD News 🙌

The latest edition of our district newsletter is out now read all about:
• 2025 Quality and Improvement Awards
• Shining a spotlight on admin professionals across NSLHD
• Ryde Hospital staff BBQ marks end of early works

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27/06/2025

NSLHD News 🙌

The latest edition of our district newsletter is out now! Read all about:

o NSLHD launches podcast
o Muru Dali Gili Gili Employee Network Day at NSLHD
o NSLHD shines at the SDPR awards
o Hornsby’s neonatal team wins national award

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25/06/2025

🎉RYDE HOSPITAL STAFF BBQ🎉

To mark the end of early works for the Ryde Hospital redevelopment, staff came together for a well-earned BBQ celebration.

It was a chance to reflect on the progress so far, connect with colleagues, and look ahead to the next exciting chapter.

NSLHD's Chief Executive Anthony Schembri was in attendance to enjoy the celebration alongside Ryde Hospital General Manager Jennifer McConnell and Health Infrastructure Acting Executive Director, Northern Leisa Rathborne.

The redevelopment will deliver modern, purpose-built facilities to support high-quality care for the Ryde community.

A big thank you to everyone involved in getting the project to this stage.

24/06/2025

🎙️ Tomorrow’s Medicine Today – A New Podcast from NSLHD

Tomorrow’s Medicine Today is a new podcast series from Northern Sydney Local Health District, produced in partnership with the Kolling Institute.

The series highlights breakthrough research, innovative models of care, and inspiring stories from clinicians, researchers and teams leading the way in healthcare.

🎧 Episode 1 is now live, featuring Professor Sarah Glastras on the future of diabetes care and prevention.
New episodes released fortnightly.

Listen, subscribe and share: https://bit.ly/nslhd-tmt
Also available on Spotify: https://bit.ly/448P755

💬 Feedback or ideas for future episodes? Email: NSLHD-tmt@health.nsw.gov.au

23/06/2025

🌟 SHINING A LIGHT ON OUR NURSING AND MIDWIFERY STARS🌟

We recently celebrated the incredible contributions of our nurses and midwives at the annual NSLHD Nursing and Midwifery Awards 💙💐

Held after International Day of the Midwife and International Nurses Day, the event recognises outstanding care, leadership, and dedication across our district.

Chief Executive Anthony Schembri said:
"Reward and recognition of nursing and midwifery staff is incredibly important to our district."
👏 Congratulations to our 2025 award winners:
🏆 Gradstart of the Year – Annie Henderson (Ryde Hospital)
🏆 Enrolled Nurse of the Year – Deidre Fitzgibbon (Ku-ring-gai PACH)
🏆 Registered Midwife of the Year – Kezia Riggs (Hornsby Hospital)
🏆 Registered Nurse of the Year – Ashley Cockerton (Macquarie Hospital)
🏆 Leadership Award – Mary Separovich (RNSH)
🏆 Excellence in Practice – Usha Simkhada (Hornsby Hospital)
🏆 Mary Chiarella Medal – Prof Margaret Fry AM

💙 A heartfelt thank you to all our nursing and midwifery staff for everything you do, every day.

20/06/2025

World Hand Hygiene Day 2025 celebrated across NSLHD

NSLHD marked World Hand Hygiene Day with events across our hospitals and services, led by the infection prevention and control (IPAC) team.

This year’s theme, “It might be gloves. It’s always hand hygiene,” served as a strong reminder of the importance of good hand hygiene in all clinical settings.

Royal North Shore Hospital hosted skin hydration checks, games, and a special jingle performance by the RNSH Child Care Centre Choir. At Macquarie Hospital, staff enjoyed outdoor activities, coffee and doughnuts. Hornsby ran roving bingo and quizzes, and Ryde Hospital and Northern Beaches Community Mental Health Services also joined in with a range of engaging activities.

Clinical Nurse Consultant Mae Sia summed it up perfectly:
“Hand hygiene is one of the simplest yet most powerful precautions we can take to protect our patients, our colleagues, and ourselves.”

Thank you to our IPAC team, IPAC champions, sponsors and staff for bringing the message to life.

13/06/2025

NSLHD News 🙌

The latest edition of our district newsletter is out now read all about:
o Winners of the Innovation Pitch Program
o New technology improvements at RNSH ICU
o NSW Health Secretary visits Hornsby Hospital
o Shining a light on our nursing and midwifery stars

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30/05/2025

NSLHD News 🙌

The latest edition of our district newsletter is out now read all about:
o Clinical Trials Day celebrations
o NSLHD awarded for leadership in LGBTIQ+ inclusive care
o Making emergency departments greener across NSLHD
o Beryl and Jack Jacobs Travel Awards announced

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20/05/2025

🌱 ADOPT-A-SEEDLING INITIATIVE UNDERWAY AT RYDE HOSPITAL 🌱

As part of the $526.8 million Ryde Hospital redevelopment, staff have been invited to take part in a unique Adopt-a-Seedling initiative.

Nearly 200 staff and community members have adopted native seedlings to nurture at home, with plans to replant them in the nearby Blue Gum High Forest.

The project supports local restoration efforts and is delivered in partnership with A W Edwards and Total Earth Care.

Ryde Hospital Acting General Manager Jennifer McConnell presented NSLHD Chief Executive Anthony Schembri with his own seedling during the launch.

“It’s a small act with a big impact—and a beautiful symbol of what can grow when people come together,” Anthony said.

19/05/2025

🚧Ryde Hospital Access & Parking Changes – From 14 May 2025 🚧

As part of the $526.8 million redevelopment of Ryde Hospital, access and parking changes took effect from Wednesday 14 May 2025 to prepare for the construction of the new Acute Services Building.

• Patient, visitor and accessible parking is now in the Interim ICU/CCU undercroft and at Graythwaite Rehabilitation Centre (time-limited to two hours).
• Disability parking remains available at the front entry, Emergency Department, undercroft and Graythwaite.
• Emergency and front entry access via Denistone Road remains open at all times.
• Vehicle access remains unchanged – enter via Denistone Road, exit via the road next to NSW Ambulance, with a 2m height restriction in place.

Please stay alert and follow signs when driving, parking, or walking around the hospital.
Thank you for your patience as we build a better, modern Ryde Hospital for the community.

For more details, call 9978 5411 or email rydehospitalredev@health.nsw.gov.au.