17–year–old Lily Pickford, a year 11 student and aspiring paramedic, is no stranger to hospitals; regularly accompanying her sister in and out of emergency rooms, she understands the importance of designing adolescent and paediatric areas that meet the unique needs of young people. Lily’s sister lives with multiple medical conditions and an intellectual disability requiring …
Working in intensive care can be hard, especially when our teams are caring for patients in a life-threatening condition. It’s a challenging role that for most, can be emotionally demanding. Creativity can help release or express feelings that may build up inside. In 2022, while construction works to expand our Intensive Care Unit (ICU) capabilities …
Our Community Care Unit at Spray Street has commenced a $1 million dollar refurbishment, bringing new life and modern elements into the residential treatment and support service for people experiencing significant unresolved mental illness and co-existing complex psychosocial challenges. As part of the refurbishment residential units will undergo a comprehensive refit of all kitchen and …
In August, Bayside Health Peninsula hosted a group of international nursing students in collaboration with Monash University, all the way from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. Joined by The Deputy Head of Monash University’s Nursing and Midwifery School, Dr Helen Rawson, the students were invited on a tour of Peninsula University Hospital. The experience …
Have you met Tiffany? One of our amazing Clinical Pharmacists here at Bayside Health Peninsula. Based at Peninsula University Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit, Tiffany collaborates with her medical and nursing colleagues to optimise patients’ medications, ensuring medicines are used safely and appropriately for the best possible health outcomes. Tiffany began her Bayside Health Peninsula journey …
Local Upwey resident, Mitch and his support worker Julian were welcomed onto the Peninsula University Hospital redevelopment site for a site tour on Monday 21 August. Diagnosed with cerebral palsy, a condition that affects his body movements and ability to speak, Mitch and his support workers have been frequent visitors of the redevelopment site, going …
It’s a simple question that sparks a worthy conversation, and one that could make a real difference to the emotional and physical wellbeing of your friends, family and colleagues. Ask ‘Are you ok?’ not just today, but everyday, and help make a difference.
The Mornington Peninsula is a mecca for community sport; where locals of all ages come together for some friendly competitive fun. Whether you’re spectating court side, going for goal, or simply letting your teammates know you’re “here if you need”, Saturdays on the Mornington Peninsula are usually a fun-filled community affair. On Monday 4 September, the annual …
Co-located at Somerville Police Complex, we’re looking for a Family Violence Senior Practitioner to work within Bayside Health Peninsula’s Family Violence Service and Victoria Police’s Family Violence Investigation Unit. The role involves adopting a holistic approach to addressing family violence, primarily focusing on engaging with perpetrators to facilitate their linkage to the services required to address …
Bayside Health Peninsula has been recognised as an employer committed to supporting Australian Defence Force reserves who work in various roles across our health service. Bayside Health Peninsula Head of Palliative Care and Director of Medical Services, Lieutenant Colonel Dr Sandeep Bhagat attended the Australian Defence Force Employer Support Awards with Bayside Health Peninsula’s Clinical …
