North Metropolitan Health Service

The creativity of our staff was on full display for the festive Deck the Wards competition, held across our sites and services Walls, halls and doors were decorated as our judges made their way through winter wonderlands, enchanted forests, Christmas candylands, and even jumped on the polar express. A big thank you to all those who participated, decorated and supported the cause, to brighten the days for our patients and staff. Labour and Birth Suite who took out first place at Women and Newborn Health Service with their Moodjar Tree and native Christmas theme. At Sir Charles Gairdner it was Ward C16 for their Enchanted Christmas display featuring a grotto of Christmas trees, a real-life Santa Claus and live Christmas carols. Ward 4 at OPH took out first prize for their Grinchmas display. Cancer Network WA were winners in the corporate competition for their exceptional 12 days of Christmas themed offices. Our teams at Mental Health and Dental Services certainly bought their best efforts, but they will have to wait until next week to hear who is crowned the winners. Our winners were treated to some incredible prizes from our major sponsors The Good Grocer WA (Brindle Group) Creative.adm P&N Bank Miss Maud Check out the creative talents of our teams.

Congratulations to Occupational Safety and Health Administrative Assistant Rosa, the latest winner of our Corporate employee of the season award. Rosa was recognised for going above and beyond to support her team and for demonstrating dedication and excellence. She is a trusted member of the team and an invaluable asset to her colleagues. Congratulations Rosa. A big thank you to our Employee of the Season sponsors: HESTA Paywise Smartsalary

Our Women and Newborn Health Service staff put on their dancing shoes and showed us their best dance moves to help spread a little Christmas spirit The team boogied their way through the corridors for the WNHS Christmas dance video, with a few special little cameos along the way. https://lnkd.in/gxEDKtVC

We are highlighting two rare opportunities to join a growing in-house legal team. Two Senior Legal Counsel positions are currently being advertised for North Metropolitan Health Service. These roles provide the opportunity to join a dynamic workplace where you will provide legal support and advice on a range of issues affecting the health service. Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur across the Department of Health, until 31 December 2026. Applications close at 4pm Tuesday 7 January. For more information or to apply visit: https://lnkd.in/gdUActSV

Our staff generously donated essential personal items to Dandelions WA to help spread Christmas cheer, enabling more than 760 packs to be provided to those in need. The packs are predominantly provided to those who have experienced homelessness and domestic violence as well as those doing it tough this Christmas. Dandelions WA President and Co-founder Vicky Young said she was overwhelmed by the massive amount of goods provided by NMHS, and thanked staff for spreading so much Christmas Cheer. “Dandelions WA has never received such an amazing donation of items from one organisation,” Vicky said. “NMHS staff have been so very generous and you can see thought went into every item donated." Read more: https://lnkd.in/gsRitJTa

Congratulations to Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Intensive Care Specialist Matthew Anstey on receiving a $91,300 grant to investigate using artificial intelligence (AI) to predict sepsis in the Emergency Department. The grant is part of a new Innovative Solutions – Digital Health funding program which supports projects that enhance digital health capabilities to improve the health and wellbeing of the Western Australian community. Matthew said his study will look at combining AI with current data sources to improve predictions of patients with sepsis. Visit the Future Health Research and Innovation Fund website for more information: https://lnkd.in/gJWUiMgY

Congratulations to our four winners of the Australian Institute of Public Administration Awards. The awards recognise excellence across the public sector and acknowledge outstanding performance by teams and individuals at all levels. Our winners were: Best practice in collaboration across government agencies Category 1 Gold Award Winner • Women and Newborn Health Service Abortion Legislation Implementation team Category 1 Silver Award Winner • Sir Charles Gairdner and Osborne Park Health Care Group Social Work Department, Health Justice Partnership Best practice in health and wellbeing Gold Winner • North Metropolitan Health Service Junior Doctor Manifesto Silver Winner • Public Health Service Health Promotion Team, Smoke Free Project Well done to our winners and finalists for their outstanding efforts. To see the full list of winners: https://lnkd.in/g5-3FP3E

There were smiles all around at the festive end of year functions located at each of our sites over the past weeks. Staff had the opportunity to choose from delicious options at food vans as well as buy some last-minute Christmas gifts from stalls, also supporting local businesses. Members of our Board and senior leadership handed out icy poles for staff to enjoy and food platters were provided to night shift staff as part of the celebrations.

Our latest Employee of the Season star is Infection Prevention and Management Clinical Nurse Consultant Nicole. Nicole was recognised for her diligence and efficiency in coordinating the staff influenza immunisation program, protecting patients, colleagues and loved ones. Nicole’s great care, teamwork and the support she provides to staff makes her a worthy winner. Well done Nicole. A big thank you to our Employee of the Season sponsors: HESTA Paywise SmartSalary

Our North Metropolitan Eating Disorders Specialist Service opened in Subiaco, enabling us to provide more evidence-based treatment options. The service aims to reduce symptoms and improve quality of life while empowering people to build their own skills and develop a healthier self-identity. It includes a state-wide service providing support to clinicians across all disciplines wanting to provide best practice treatment for eating disorders. An opening event was recently held for staff working at the service. Consumer Sofia said the service had helped her regain control of her life. “You get support from all levels and attend workshops regularly, so you build relationships with other people in the group sessions – so it feels you get support on a friendly basis,” she said. To find out more: https://lnkd.in/gqKc8sUy