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  • OPH surgical team in theatre with new MAKO robot
    Orthopaedic robotic-assisted surgery now at OPH 06 March 2026 In a first for North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS), robotic-assisted surgical system is now being used in performing joint replacements of the hip, knee and shoulder at our Osborne Park Hospital (OPH). OPH Consultant Surgeon Dr Piet Rogers said the orthopaedic robot provides a way of accurately carrying out an exact plan to execute these replacements in patients who show worn out joints due to arthritis of varying kinds. "Joint replacements are a common but challenging operation that a lot of orthopaedic surgeons provide for their patients," Dr Rogers said. The MAKO machine uses a 3D CT image to capture each patient's unique anatomy, which allows for more correct implant positioning when compared to traditional techniques. It provides the opportunity to assess soft tissue tolerances and adjust the placement of implants to achieve the final position before cuts. "The robotic systems ...
  • Osborne Park Hospital and King Edward Memorial Hospital welcomed some of the first babies born in Australia for 2026.
    Women and Newborn Health Service delivers bundles of joy for 2026 06 January 2026 Osborne Park Hospital and King Edward Memorial Hospital welcomed some of the first babies born in Australia for 2026. The first bundle of joy came at just 12:07am on 1 January 2026 at Osborne Park Hospital to proud new parents Mughira and Altan. Just beaten by a boy born at Peel Health Campus at 12:01, their special bundle was the first girl born in Western Australia for 2026 and the first baby bo...
  • Nurse Abbie
    Abbie explains how career progression is a focus at SCGH 10 November 2025 With a range of nursing opportunities currently available at Sir Charles Gardiner (SCGH) and Osborne Park Hospitals (OPH), Abbie shares what she loves about working as a newly-qualified nurse for the organisation. After completing her final student placement at SCGH, Abbie was offered a position on the same ward as a newly qualified registered nurse at the beginning of 2024. "I have received conti...
  • 7164 Nurse social media tile 8 - Natasha FINAL
    Meet registered nurse Natsha 01 August 2025 With a range of nursing opportunities currently available at Sir Charles Gardiner (SCGH) and Osborne Park Hospitals (OPH), clinical nurse Natasha gave us an insight into what she loved most about her position at OPH. Natasha returned to North Metropolitan Health Service and Osborne Park Hospital last year after five years away. "I started off as a graduate in 2017 with Sir Charles Gairdner Hospita...
  • Michael nurse recruitment
    Meet Enrolled Nurse Michael 27 June 2025 Osborne Park Hospitals (OPH) enrolled nurse, Michael, recently shared what he loved most about working as an enrolled nurse and what made the North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) a great place to work. Michael is passionate advocate for workplaces where you feel like part of a big, supportive family. He said he discovered this environment at NMHS with his nursing journey beginning at Graylands...

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  • Sobira Abdul Hadee and Scott Fox from Aware Super
    Celebrating our dedicated staff! 17 September 2020 Congratulations to Sobira Abdul Hadee, RN at Osborne Park Hospital Older Adult Mental Health Services, who has been awarded the MHPHDS Employee of the Quarter. Sobira was recognised by her colleagues for her commitment to NMHS values by displaying a consistently high standard of nursing care which is truly patient centered. Furthermore, her "can do" attitude ;motivates the team she works with and her professionalism serves as an example for her colleagues. Sobira was presented with a certificate and prizes from our sponsors. Congratulations to Sobira! A special thanks to our generous sponsors: HESTA, Paywise, Smartsalary and Aware Super. If you've had a great experience with one of our staff members why not put them forward for an award? Next time you are onsite ask how you can submit a nomination.
  • Anita Rattray OPH Physiotherapist
    Praise for OPH Physiotherapist Anita 05 August 2020 We love hearing about our amazing staff and sharing the positive experiences of our patients. Last week an Osborne Park Hospital (OPH) rehabilitation outpatient shared their lovely experience in relation to the care they received from Anita Rattray one of our OPH Senior Physiotherapists… "I am writing this to give some positive feedback on the whole staff at Osborne Park Hospital but especially one physiotherapist Anita whom I've been seeing for the last month. I felt Anita has a great way of balancing professionalism, care and friendliness which makes rehabilitation enjoyable. We get a lot done and I am progressing well, all while having a positive experience. I don't normally write feedback but in this case, I feel Anita needs commendation on her excellent skills and bedside manner." Wonderful work Anita and the entire OPH team. Thank you for your wonderful work, expertise an...
  • Jeanine Alford
    Celebrating our dedicated staff! 23 July 2020 Our SCGOPHCG Employee of the Month Award winner for May is Jeanine Alford Clinical Nurse Manager for Ward 4 at Osborne Park Hospital (OPH). Jeanine was nominated by Sharon Burke, Acting Coordinator of Nursing who said Jeanine is an excellent advocate for her patients and her staff. “Jeanine manages Ward 4 Younger Adult Rehab at OPH, a very complex and challenging patient cohort, and has been pivotal in the improvements in patient flow between Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and OPH,” said Sharon. “Traditionally there have been a number of barriers for larger patients, aggressive patients and complex patients being admitted to OPH. Jeanine has been incredibly pro-active in breaking through these barriers and displaying a can-do attitude in order to ensure these patients receive the most appropriate care in the most appropriate setting. By having the patient’s best ...
  • Twenty handbags containing personal care items, known as Share the Dignity bags
    OPH staff Share the Dignity with Stirling Women's Refuge 14 July 2020 Twenty handbags containing personal care items, known as Share the Dignity bags, were recently donated by OPH staff to the Stirling Women's Refuge. Share the Dignity bags are collected by women’s refuges to benefit ladies who have escaped family domestic violence suddenly and are staying at a refuge. OPH Admissions Clerk Cheryl Homewood led the collection of sanitary items, toothbrushes and toothpaste, soap, deodorant, hand cream, and pamper items such as lip balm, face masks, bath salts, and perfume, along with dressing gowns and underwear, to share with this vulnerable group of women. Thank you for your kind donation Cheryl - we're sure your hard work and kindness will be very much appreciated by the ladies at Stirling Women's Refuge.
  • Genevieve Jones
    Celebrating our dedicated staff! 01 July 2020 Our SCGOPHCG Employee of the Month Award winner for April is Genevieve Jones Registered Midwife at Osborne Park Hospital. Genevieve was nominated by Justine Huggins, CNM OPH Women’s and Newborn Services who said Genevieve encompasses everything you would want if you could handpick your own private midwife - the perfect nurturer who always puts her patients and their families first. Genevieve was recently involved in a rare and complex obstetric case and displayed incredible compassion and empathy to the family, voluntarily advocating to conduct home visits to maintain continuity of care. Justine said Genevieve is patient focused, empowering, caring, empathetic, nurturing, safe, kind and genuine. “Genevieve is professional and supportive and consistently strives to provide continuity of care to women and their babies, building trust and rapport with her patients,” said J...
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