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Welcome to P&N Bank as a sponsor 04 January 2022 Our Staff Recognition Program has been given a boost with the inclusion of P&N Bank (external site) as a new sponsor for 2022. Along with Paywise (external site), SmartSalary (external site) and HESTA (external site), P&N Bank will be involved in the Employee of the Month / Quarter / Season awards, and the annual GEM Awards and the Long Service Awards. “We are pleased to partner with P&N Bank (external site)who join us as the newest sponsor of our Staff Recognition Program,” said NMHS A/CE Janet Zagari. “The generosity of our sponsors allows us to continue to celebrate staff who go above and beyond through the awards program; expect to see P&N represented at these events in future.” For P&N Bank, they acknowledge that nurses are an important part of their history, and they’re excited to be partnering with North Metro to deliver even grea... -
The badge winners are here 17 December 2021 It’s official – we have some amazingly creative staff members who are now part of our SGOPHCG history! The following clever people have helped create a series of six specially-designed badges that all our staff can wear with pride for weeks/months/years to come. Surgical Registrar Amelia (Milly) Davis (submitted three winning entries) DD Block Clerk Jane Brown QEIIMC Trust Customer Liaison Officer Samantha Cochrane The winning slogans, alongside the clever creative designs developed by Graphic Designer Anita Dening, proudly communicate our vaccination status with our patients and their visitors. Thank you to all those who submitted a slogan – there were more than 150 of you! -
51 years of service! 14 December 2021 Congratulations to Heather Chitty who has just retired after 51 years of service to our health service. Heather started at SCGH in 1970, then studied midwifery in NSW before returning to Charlies to work in the coronary care unit (CCU). After more training in coronary care she was promoted to Charge Nurse of the CCU at SCGH in 1977. Heather went on to work as a clinical instructor for the student nurse program and joined the Army Reserve as a Nursing Officer, continuing to work with them right up until she retired as a Major in 2017. Heather played a significant role in the CCU, in particular the transfer of the old unit into the brand-new location in G Block. Continuing her education at WAIT, receiving a WK Kellogg Fellowship to study at the Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY and finishing her studies with a Masters, Heather proves that you are never too far in your career to b... -
SCGH wins VERA for supporting DFES vollies 10 December 2021 Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital was recently awarded a Volunteer Employer Recognition Award (VERA) in the Medical Division category for Cancer, Imaging & Clinical Services (Ward G-51). The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) VERAs recognise businesses that provide flexible work arrangements. The Hon. Reece Whitby MLA, Minister for Emergency Services, and Emergency Services Commissioner Darren Klemm presented the award which is for employers and their support of volunteers in allowing them to attend emergency incidents and training during work hours. Iris Matheson, Nurse Manager, heard of the award nomination from Cora Babenschneider, Clinical Nurse, who volunteers for both the Two Rocks Bushfire Brigade and Yanchep Fire and Rescue. “We are proud of the work our State volunteers do and, of course, a little bit extra of our own staff who are part of that. Cora nominat... -
Celebrating our dedicated staff! 02 December 2021 Congratulations to SCGOPHCG Employee of the Month Andrea Higson, Admin Assistant for the whole Patient Support Services team. Andrea was nominated by her manager Linda Davies for the award with a glowing review of her positive approach to helping the whole team. Described as the 'glue' that holds the whole team together, Andrea is known to always be helpful, professional and kind. “She is efficient and proactive and is well known for going above and beyond her daily duties,” said Linda. “Because she is so hard working and approachable the whole department benefits from her work ethic; in fact, the entire team can focus on providing excellent service to patients and customers because of Andrea’s support.” Andrea clearly demonstrates each of the five values of North Metro and is a worthy recipient of the $150 gift voucher from our generous sponsors. A special...
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12/04/2021