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Collage of nurses at St John of God Health Care

10 May 2024

International Nurses Day

Every year on May 12, we take the opportunity to recognise and say thank you to our nurses for their commitment to our patients and their valuable contribution to improving the lives of others.

Image of acting CEO Karen Ward Acting at St John of God Frankston Hospital

10 May 2024

Karen’s nursing journey brings no shortage of memorable moments

Sharing her nursing journey, St John of God Frankston Hospital Acting CEO, Karen Ward reminds us that our career inspiration can sometimes come from the most unlikely of places.

Image of Interim Chief Nursing Officer Janet Jones with 2024 International Nurses day branding

10 May 2024

A different path leads Janet to shine in nursing

As we prepare to celebrate International Nurses Day, we look back on the nursing career of our Interim Chief Nursing Officer, Janet Jones and how an accidental career choice led her to a long and wonderful career in nursing.

Image of group at the 2024 Midland Fellowship Examination in General Surgery mock exam

6 May 2024

St John of God Midland’s Fellowship general surgery mock examination hailed a success

This year’s Midland Fellowship general surgery mock examination has successfully concluded, marking its 8th consecutive year with significant expansion to include candidates from interstate.

3 May 2024

International Day of the Midwife

Every year on May 5, we celebrate the incredible dedication, compassion, and expertise of our midwives.

The view from St John of God Mt Lawley looking across the Swan River to Burswood and the city.

2 May 2024

St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital unveils plans for new Intensive Care Unit

St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital has announced plans to open a seven-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in 2025, which will provide specialised care for critically ill individuals in the community.

Image of Registered Midwife, St John of God Subiaco Hospital Sinead Collins

2 May 2024

Midwife Sinead brings her Irish luck to St John of God Health Care

After training and working in her native Ireland, Sinead took the plunge and decided it was time for an Aussie health care adventure.

Image of St John of God Subiaco Hospital Midwife Felicity Anderson

2 May 2024

Connection, variety and a love of babies

There was never any doubt for Felicity that midwifery was the career for her but over the years she has learnt that it offers so much more.

Image of Teddy bear lying in hospital bed with the wording protect your little one from RSV.

1 May 2024

RSV vaccine available at our WA hospitals

Babies born at St John of God Health Care’s maternity hospitals will have access to the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine from May this year.