Robina Hospital in Robina, Queensland | Government organisation

Robina Hospital

Locality: Robina, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 5668 6000

Address: 2 Bayberry Ln 4226 Robina, QLD, Australia

Website: www.goldcoast.health.qld.gov.au/hospitals-and-centres/robina-hospital

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24.01.2022 There's a story behind each square on the Robina Hospital Always Care quilt. This square represents the Medical Imaging department at Robina Hospital. "It is a multidisciplinary health care team. We show that we always care by working closely together to ensure the best outcomes for our patients. We chose the image of the x-ray hands making a heart to show how we use our creativity to provide medical imaging examinations for our patients. Often as a team we need to become inventive to adapt our techniques to meet the individual requirements of our patients. Patients present to us with various states of mobility. Some might be in pain following an injury, many are anxious about what the results of their test might be. Often, it’s not possible to complete an examination in the ‘textbook’ manner."

23.01.2022 Practicing self-care is important and it doesn't have to be time-consuming or expensive. Here's four ideas that can help lift your mood and can be done in your own home whenever you have a few minutes to spare. What are your easy self-care strategies? #mentalhealthweek

22.01.2022 Next week November 30th December 5th is #ThankYouWeek. We’ll be paying tribute to all our talented and compassionate team members who work together each day to advance healthcare across our organisation and throughout the communities we serve. Whether providing direct patient care or supporting those who doeach person plays a critically important role in helping to ensure our patients receive the best possible care.

21.01.2022 Be careful of button batteries this Christmas. Please! If you suspect your child has swallowed a battery, tell us immediately as every minute matters.

18.01.2022 This Nurse Practitioner Week we spoke to Supportive & Specialist Palliative Care NP Linda Clarke about her career. Q. Career journey? A. At 22, I had lost both of my parents to cancer. My mum died in hospital but I was able to care for my dad at home for end of life I had absolutely no idea what I was doing! I studied nursing because I wanted to make a difference in the lives of people like my parents, and families like mine, in similar situations. I have worked in Oncology..., Haematology, and Palliative Care as a Clinical Nurse, Clinical Nurse Educator, and Nurse Unit Manager of an Oncology Day Unit. Q. What does a day at work look like for you? A. I work in an amazing team of doctors, nurses and allied health clinicians who all contribute to the care of our patients, their loved ones and carers requiring specialist palliative care. We provide expert advice regarding symptoms relating to a life-limiting illness, complex advance care planning, and specialist allied health input. We support the patient’s goals of care and quality of life. Q. What do you find most rewarding? It is a privilege to care for people with a terminal illness. Patients may be worried or scared about palliative care, associating it with death and dying. It is so rewarding when they meet us and feel a sense of relief because it is so much more. My job keeps at the forefront the fragility of life. I am reminded each and every day how important my family and friends are to me.

18.01.2022 There's still time to provide feedback in our quarterly Your Experiences and Expectations patient satisfaction survey! We’ll be asking patients attending community clinics and hospitals to fill out the survey to help inform our service improvements. #haveyoursay

18.01.2022 Jane McNamara is a familiar face at Robina Hospital and recently shared the incredible work of the Palliative Care Unit with Ann Wason Moore - Journalist. Jane spoke about how focusing on the end stages of life has made her realise just how great even the smallest pleasures can be. I had one patient who was on an all-fluid diet as part of his condition, but I found out he really wanted some Fruit Tingles and lemonade ice blocks. The next day I brought them in and the look on his face it was like he won the lottery, she says. He was just overjoyed, it’s so simple but so meaningful." Read more about how this incredible team cares for patients and their families, whether it's the little things or the big things. https://bit.ly/2US00VE

17.01.2022 Carol Martin has been Volunteering at Robina Hospital for five years. We asked Carol what some of the standout moments have been for her in that time. It makes me happy to help people. That’s the most important part I think, Carol said. Some of the ladies that come that have unfortunately had mastectomies have been coming here for nearly 12 months. When they come up and give you a lovely hug and thank you for being kind, that’s very special. I love the interaction with pe...ople and trying to put a smile of people’s faces. And I love the staff here. It’s lovely. #InternationalVolunteersDay See more

17.01.2022 Taking some ‘me time’ is important to help strengthen your mental wellbeing. It lifts your mood, helps you get through difficult situations and make the most out of life. For simple ‘me time’ ideas visit the Your Mental Wellbeing website https://bit.ly/3fbx9ow

11.01.2022 Gold Coast Heath audiologists announce the new Hearing Access Program which improves hearing services for inpatients. Gold Coast Health audiologist Simone Michael says it has made a real difference to patient communication and access to care in the health service. Patients with untreated hearing loss can be vulnerable to miscommunication and feel isolated, especially as an inpatient where they might be exposed to unfamiliar medical terminology and noisy environments, Simone said. The program provides ‘pocket talkers’- equipment consists of headphones, microphone and adjustable volume pack to help the communication process for hearing impaired. We’ve had excellent feedback from patients and nurses about their experience with the Hearing Access Program, Simone said.

11.01.2022 This week is Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Action Week. Did you know that perinatal mental illnesses like anxiety and depression are common and can be serious? One in five expecting or new mothers and one in ten expecting or new fathers will experience anxiety and/or depression, affecting around 100,000 families across Australia every year.

08.01.2022 Emily has been working as a nurse for three years, two of which she has spent at the Robina Emergency Department. This Emergency Nurses Day, we’ve asked Emily about this fast-paced but rewarding career. Why did you want to work in ED I like fast tempo workplaces. I am very energetic so many people gave me the advice to come to emergency as it would fit my personality well. What makes a good ED nurse ... Having good time management and being thorough with little things. People can come in and they are in a lot of pain so you could miss things, so just going to through and talking to the doctors and having good communication skills is important. And being able to manage stress as well. What do you find rewarding Working with such a great bunch of people, this team here is such a family away from home. And helping people in their most vulnerable times. Thanks to all of our emergency nurses wherever you work.

07.01.2022 Gold Coast Health's Emergency Departments have won a prestigious award from the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine for diversity and inclusion. The ED was praised for leading cultural change in emergency departments, hospitals and the profession as a whole through the promotion of diversity in emergency medicine. Here's a video that responded to our initial nomination.

07.01.2022 Occupational therapy assistant Nicole was working overseas in hospitality and tourism when her father had a sudden stroke 20 years ago. Seeing the impact that Allied Health therapies had on his recovery here really opened my eyes to occupational therapy/rehabilitation services and how important they are in enabling patients to return to their new normal lives, she said. I then returned to Australia and was continuing work at a 5-star hotel in customer service but looking... for a meaningful change so enrolled at TAFE and completed my Cert 3, then Cert 4 in Allied Health Assistance. I now offer the same 5-star customer service (with clinical skills) to the Gold Coast community just in a different setting. Five years in to her career, Nicole works in Neuroscience Rehab at GCUH and Robina Hospital, enjoying the variety her role brings. My role involves seeing patients, for a variety of therapies which could be anything from a memory game, to upper limb movement/exercises, helping them learn how to complete tasks such as cooking or dressing in a different/safer way and supporting therapists with any ad hoc requests they may have for therapies, she said. We also keep therapy areas and equipment clean and in good repair, order equipment as required, and assist in getting our patients ready for therapy on those extra busy days. She said a patient’s journey and celebrating their successes with them with the most rewarding part of her job. We have the privilege of being a very important part of their lives at what in some cases may be the worst time of their life, she said. To be able to build a relationship with them, and be equal parts educator, assistant, carer and cheer squad makes me feel that I contribute to not only their lives but to our local community. We do this by working with patients to return them as people (not just patients) at the end of their journey with us as active members of their family/communities. This week is Occupational Therapy Week and this year’s theme is Rebuild, Recover, Reengage. Thank you to all of our amazing OT assistants who help clients to do this every day. See more

07.01.2022 The Robina Palliative Care Unit took some time today to remember patients who have passed away. The unit had intended to hold the service in the chapel earlier this year but like so many special events, this couldn’t take place. Instead, the team sent out letters and packs of everlasting daisies seeds to be sown in everlasting memory so wherever families were today, they could also take a moment to remember their loved ones and know they were in the thoughts of Gold Coast Health staff who cared for them. More than 700 packs of seeds were sent out. Rev Helen Dick led the small service but touching service.

06.01.2022 From tomorrow, visitor restrictions will return to normal. Our visiting hours are generally between 10am and 8pm but may vary between wards and units. Please phone 1300 744 284 if you want to check before you visit. Please don't visit if you have a fever (37.5 degrees or more) or a cough, runny nose, sore throat, breathing difficulties, diarrhoea, vomiting or nausea. All visitors will be asked to sign-in for COVID-19 contact tracing purposes, on arrival. (Photo taken prior to social distancing measures).

05.01.2022 From rehabilitation, pain management, driving assessments, support in schools, home modifications and equipment prescriptions, occupational therapists work to identify interests and goals, manage daily routines at home and in the community, modify daily tasks to make them easier to perform. Hayley is a senior occupational therapist who has been with Gold Coast Health for nine years. "I started my career in private rehabilitation, then made the switch to public health for broa...der opportunities. I have rotated through most of the caseloads within Robina and Gold coast University Hospital and have recently been involved in the establishment of a new Outpatient Plastics Occupational Therapy role," she says. "I love the variety I see in my caseload, from complex hand or lower limb trauma requiring splinting, bandaging and rehabilitation, to head and neck cancer surgery requiring oedema and scar management. I see patients across the whole lifespan from children right through to late 90s. There is no one size fits all approach in my work, so problem solving and creativity are 2 of the most important parts of my job. Hayley says she enjoys meeting and interacting with a wide range of patients with multiple different presenting health conditions, hearing their personal stories and formulating an individualised plan to help them recover so they can return to doing what is specifically most important to them. "I get great job satisfaction from seeing patients return to being able to engage in activities they previously enjoyed and sometimes something as simple as being able to use a knife and fork, be able to tie their own hair up or be able to fit into a shoe again can make a big difference to a person’s life," she says. "This year has been tough for so many reasons and each person has experienced it in their own way. Many people have lost important roles in their life which has left them feeling a little lost. Rebuild, recover and reengage encourages communities, families and individuals to support each other to get back on track with things that are important and meaningful to them to make their life fulfilling and purposeful." See more

05.01.2022 For some patients and their families, spiritual care is goes hand-in-hand with medical care. Accredited spiritual carers and chaplains at Gold Coast Health hospitals are trained to offer respectful and compassionate care to people from all faiths and those from none at all. Rev Helen Dick says working in the health setting means meeting many amazing people and being able to provide support at a difficult time in someone’s life, which is most rewarding. It’s also the privileg...e of witnessing the courage, love and resilience of patients and their families, the privilege of witnessing the compassion and care offered by Gold Coast Health staff, working in a team with other spiritual carers and faith leaders and the fact every day is different. Did you know the Spiritual Care team includes members and clergy from: Baha’i Buddhist Greek Orthodox Hindu (Hare Krishna) Jewish Christian - Baptist - Lutheran - Muslim - Pentecostal - Roman Catholic - Salvation army - Seventh Day Adventist - Uniting Church Jehovah’s Witness The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints (Mormon) Secular This week is Spiritual Care Week and Robina Hospital chapel will have creative artwork on display. If you are looking for support in this area or are curious about the Spiritual Care team's work, stop by. The Spiritual Care team offers; support for patients and families; spiritual, emotional and pastoral support; end of life support; grief, loss and bereavement support, sacraments and other rituals, and scripture, prayer and meditation. See more

04.01.2022 Beautiful Delta Therapy Dogs pup Kellea is back on the job providing support and care at Robina Hospital. Kellea visited the Palliative Care unit, much to the delight of nurses Erin and Isabelle. The five-year-old labradoodle also stopped by the Jasmine Unit for a visit. Mental health nurse Jonathan said the program was an important part of the care offered to people dealing with mental illness. "We became involved with the Delta Therapy Dog program in 2018 and have been blow...n away at the positive impact these four legged friends have on the ward. It doesn’t come as a surprise that animals have been proven to help with depression, anxiety and stress so to have them as part of our recovery program has become an important part of people’s care," he said. "What I love about dogs is that they love you without judgement and they’re always happy to be in your company. In these uncertain times it’s good to know you can always rely on the comfort of a wagging tail and furry smile to make your day." See more

04.01.2022 Much-loved Robina Medical Assessment Unit Clinical Nurse Consultant Dean Hamilton was this week remembered by his work colleagues, family and friends. Dean passed away earlier this year but his legacy will live on through a new MAU award honouring Dean’s commitment to nursing. Robina MAU Nurse Unit Manager Joanne Little said Dean started with the unit in 2012 and it didn’t take long for the team to realise it had attracted a nurse with exceptional skills. Dean had a real lov...e of teaching those that wanted to be taught. He would have nurses lined up to listen to an interesting chest sound and encourage nurses to always develop their acute nursing skills, just like he had continued to do throughout his career. What a champion, wasn’t I lucky to have him knock on the door all those years before seeking opportunity with our team? Clinical Nurse Allison Flynn received the first annual Dean Hamilton Nursing in Excellence Award. This award is not taken lightly. Dean had such good values, such a good work ethic and treated everyone with respect. Allison said. Dean’s wife Marilyn along with his sons Kingsley and Jesse and daughter Holly presented the award and said it was extraordinary to see how the MAU honoured Dean’s legacy. Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/36Eq2T7 See more

03.01.2022 If you have visited Robina Hospital recently, you'll have noticed the Always Care Quilt display. Each square was lovingly designed and made by health service staff and patients and has its own special story. This cheeky square was created by the Robina Dialysis Unit who said: "We see our patients three times a week, sometimes over decades, resulting in somewhat of a big family feel to the unit. We share the laughs and the tears, the practical and the silly, some days we drive... each other nuts, most days we really enjoy our time together and, in many cases, we have the privilege of being part of our patients lives until the end of their days. We really wanted to create a block that captured the atmosphere of our unit - caring, fun and a strong sense of partnering with our patients and their families. With this in mind, we asked some patients to participate - both writing sections on our block are additions from our talented patients. The hands are supporting the two (very cute) kidneys representing the nursing team supporting our patients as they come to the unit for their dialysis treatment". See more

03.01.2022 Talented Robina Hospital staff this year embarked on a project to create a beautiful quilt, each square representing a different area of the health service. Quilter Jodie Nelson brought together 60 squares, 54 of which were lovingly designed and created by staff. I feel very privileged to be a part of this project," Jodie said. "Every one of your blocks shows how much you always care in your different working environments but under the one umbrella. I’d like to think that I ...cared with every stitch too. Executive Director of Integrated and Ambulatory Cares Services Paula Duffy it was a first of its kind project for the health service. Never before have we attempted and completed a collaborative and creative project of this scale or nature, she said. Four months on from the commencement of this creative project, we have two individual and beautiful quilts which have been created with so much care and love. The quilts will be permanently displayed at Gold Coast University Hospital and Robina Hospital. See more