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OPH artwork picture tells a beautiful story of parenthood 25 June 2021 The WNHS obstetric unit at Osborne Park Hospital were the proud recipients of an incredible donation made by local aboriginal educator, facilitator and artist Rhys Paddick. The moving artwork is titled ‘Djirip Djirip Koolangaar’ translated into ‘Very happy child’ and will brighten the walls of the obstetric unit, giving women a happy, and heartfelt piece of art to admire. Rhy, a proud Wudjuk Noongar country man, graduated the Academy of Performing Arts (Aboriginal Theatre) and has developed a keen interest for storytelling on stage. His ‘Very happy child’ piece certainly does a wonderful job of storytelling to our women and their families about the strength of connection, love and culture. A huge thank you to Rhys for his kind donation, we feel privileged to receive such a stunning piece of art. -
Undergraduate clinical facilitators support students at OPH 16 June 2021 Nursing students at Osborne Park Hospital are receiving more hands-on educational and clinical support following the introduction of undergraduate clinical facilitator roles in March this year. The One Focus Model of ward-specific clinical facilitators was adopted following the successful implementation of the 2015 pilot program at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. Under this model, clinical facilitators are allocated to designated wards (usually their substantive wards) and work alongside students and their preceptors to support the students’ practical placement. The facilitators aim to improve the management and support of students by undertaking a hands-on approach with early intervention strategies to achieve better outcomes for students and decrease pressures on ward staff. With 13 clinical facilitators placed in all clinical areas at OPH, in addition to 75 clinical facilitat... -
Celebrating our dedicated staff! 14 June 2021 Tanya was nominated for this award by Lorraine Beaty, OPH Site Lead who described her as a valued member of the OPH After Hours Team and a role model others look up to. She consistently demonstrates exemplary communication and interpersonal skills whilst undertaking her role, often in highly emotive situations. Tanya is known for her calm manner and thoughtful, thorough approach to situations and is always respectful to staff and patients. In her role as After Hours CNM Tanya is a member and leader of the Emergency Response Teams (ERT) and is well able to lead these teams in providing the required response to the situation. Other ERT members have commented about Tanya’s very calm, supportive leadership in these situations. Recently during an emergency situation that occurred outside the main hospital entrance where, despite a number of doctors being in attendance, Tanya was the id... -
OPH receives first peritoneal dialysis patient 11 June 2021 Cross-site collaboration has led to the admission of the first peritoneal dialysis patient to the OPH Young Adult Rehabilitation (YAR) Service. Gregory Nicholls was receiving dialysis at SCGH and was able to be transferred to OPH from vascular specialty after a complex acute 20 day stay. “Not only was the care I received at both SCGH and OPH excellent, I’m thrilled to be closer to home,” said Gregory. Previously patients receiving peritoneal dialysis could only be treated at SCGH however the OPH YAR team and Renal teams across our group have worked collaboratively to increase knowledge and skills to enable patients to receive continuous assisted peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) in rehabilitation which means that patients can now be transferred to OPH YAR if they meet rehabilitation criteria. Staff across both sites have worked hard to establish knowledge and skills in CAPD m... -
Thank you to the amazing Ward 5 staff at OPH 21 May 2021 A grateful family whose husband/father received care at Osborne Park Hospital presented staff with a hamper and card - here is their message of thanks. "To the amazing Ward 5 staff - doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, OT's, social workers, ward clerks, cleaners and food service assistance, Sincere and heartfelt thanks for all the care given to our much loved husband and father. You will always hold a special place in our hearts for your kindness to us as a family in our sadness. [Patient] received and was always grateful for the loving, supportive and encouraging care he received in 2015 and again in 2020 from his Ward 5 "family". He was passionate about his role as a volunteer in the Stroke Unit. His caring, happy positive disposition made him perfect for that role as he encouraged other patients to move forward in their therapies. His beautiful smile was always evident when he was on W...
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30/07/2025