Sydney Local Health District

Deborah Franklin loves her job as a Child and Family Health Nurse and Lactation Consultant – it’s a role she has been in for almost thirty years. She helps parents and their families in the Canterbury area to navigate life with a newborn, specialising in infant feeding education and support, and early childhood development, focusing on the first 5 years of life. “Our service is universal and free; anyone can access our service and have our support,” she said. Read her story and more about our Child and Family Health services: https://lnkd.in/gqh3RRB4 This year’s #WorldBreastfeedingWeek theme is Closing the Gap, Breastfeeding Support for All. It’s a strong message that District’s Community Health Services nurses support. Staff and visitors are welcome to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week and get more information at the Canterbury Hospital foyer next Tuesday, 6 August from 9am – 12:30pm.

Congratulations to Dr Janani Thillainadesan, Concord Hospital Staff Specialist Geriatrician, for her 2024 Australian & New Zealand Association for Health Professional Educators Clinical Education Award! The award is given to an early career clinical educator within 5 years of completing their degree for outstanding educational or scholarly efforts in a healthcare setting. Her achievements include developing a program that improved delirium assessment and management by junior doctors on surgical teams, and also mentoring doctors-in-training in health professions education research. Janani thanks her research team and mentors for their all their support. Read more about her research: https://lnkd.in/gTkMtaWH

Join our team as the WHS Manager at Sydney Local Health District and lead our efforts in enhancing workplace safety with strategic oversight and impactful projects!   In this pivotal role, you will provide leadership and direction for the WHS function, overseeing and coordinating district-wide health and safety improvement strategies. Your expertise will be key in conducting audits and managing projects that ensure the highest standards of safety for our staff and community.   Enjoy a range of benefits, including an Allocated Day Off (ADO) each month, opportunities for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and access to free courses and qualifications through our education provider Sydney Education.   If you're passionate about creating safer workplaces and making a tangible impact, we want to hear from you.   Apply today - https://lnkd.in/gxyv29Qa   Applications Close: 8 August 2024

We have an exciting opportunity in Aboriginal health promotion now open for applications! We’re looking for a Senior Aboriginal Health Worker to join our Priority Populations Programs team. The Senior Aboriginal Health Worker delivers important health promotion projects aimed at improving the health outcomes of the local Aboriginal Community in Sydney Local Health District. Join a supportive team. Excellent benefits provided. Build your career with us. Apply today - https://lnkd.in/gwKbcxqx Applications close 7 August at 11:59pm.

Congratulations Dr Anita Niu for winning the prestigious Rising Star Award from the Liver Transplantation Society. The award is of the highest honour recognising academic research excellence. Dr Anita Niu works with RPA’s Translational Centre for Organ Assessment, Repair, and Optimisation (COARO). This was the third year in a row that COARO researchers have won the prestigious award, something never previously achieved by any organisation. Under the mentorship of Associate Professor Carlo Pulitano, Anita was recognised for her groundbreaking research into whether donated human liver grafts can grow and regenerate outside the body using prolonged normothermic machine perfusion technology. “Essentially we’re trying to replace whatever the other organs in the body would normally be supplementing the liver. So, [instead of] the heart we’re providing a pump to pump blood around, we’ve got an oxygenator that mimics a lung to provide oxygen to the organ, we’ve got a dialysis that mimics what a kidney would do to filter the blood and clean out all the toxins, and we also give it [the organ] a lot of infusions and nutrients that you would normally be getting from either your diet or other things your body produces like hormones.” explained Anita. Join us in congratulating Dr Anita and the phenomenal work of the COARO team!

At Sydney Local Health District what lights up is our incredible staff. We’re excited to share a glimpse into what drives and excites the people working with us: https://lnkd.in/gv-bw_B6 A heartfelt thank you to not only the staff members who participated in this video, but to all our over 13,000 staff members. Your unwavering commitment to the health of the community makes a difference every day. 🙌

A lot has changed since 1885, but the compassion and exceptional care provided by Balmain hospital’s incredible team remains core to the identity of the hospital. Thank you, Balmain Hospital, for nearly 140 years of health care! 💚

Are you a registered nurse passionate about patient and family-centred care? We’re looking for dedicated professionals to join our emergency departments at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPA), Concord Hospital and Canterbury Hospital. Whether you’re seeking part-time or full-time opportunities, Sydney Local Health District offers a supportive, dynamic and innovative work environment where your skills can shine. Why choose us? You’ll join a leader in healthcare and have opportunities for continuous learning and development opportunities through our education provider Sydney Education. Take the next step in your career and make a difference in the lives of our patients and apply today - https://lnkd.in/g5AFaVZY #EmergencyDepartment #Nursing #SydneyLocalHealthDistrict

Happy 120th birthday Sydney Dental Hospital 🥳 For 120 years, Sydney Dental Hospital has been a leader of dental care and innovation, providing exceptional oral healthcare to the community. We are incredibly proud to celebrate this milestone and extend our heartfelt gratitude to our dedicated Sydney Dental Hospital staff and the community for their continued support. Join us in celebrating 120 years of outstanding care and looking forward to the future.

Applications for Our Graduate Health Management Program are now open! The program offers a unique opportunity for early career professionals to step up to the challenge of a rewarding management career in public health. Our Graduates receive an immersive learning experience that combines practical work experience, with the completion of a Master of Health Policy through the University of Sydney. Giving them an excellent foundation for pursuing executive-level positions in our District. Apply today through: https://lnkd.in/dnyikbXP