Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD)

If you or someone you love is experiencing chest pain, an Emergency Department is the best place to have it checked out. The Bulli Urgent Care Centre and other local urgent care clinics are there for less serious issues, but chest pain or signs of a stroke are best managed in an Emergency Department. Remember for chest pain - call triple zero (000) or go to your nearest Emergency Department.

HEALTHCARE HERO | Josh Meet Josh, one of our amazing occupational therapists working in our paediatric service. The thing that drew Josh towards a career in allied health was the holistic nature of the work. “I like working from a really broad macroscopic lens, getting to know the client and understanding the different systems, strengths and barriers playing a part in their story.” ❓ Why did you choose paediatrics? “I think working as an OT in general you have to find creative ways to work with clients. However, I think this increases when working in paediatrics. I enjoy being presented with these creative opportunities in my role. Also, my personal values towards early intervention and child development are something that drove me towards this demographic. Being able to be a part of that process of building resilience and a sense of independence in a child or family's life is quite special.” ❤️ Speaking of special, what else makes the job special to you? “What’s special about my job is having the opportunity to build relationships and building safe spaces for families and kids. Being able to form an environment where people feel comfortable, supported and safe to push themselves, try new things and experience failure is important. Seeing a child go from avoiding a difficult activity due to its difficulty to then seeking it out and enjoying it is really very special.” 🤯 What’s something that continues to surprise you? “What’s unexpected is probably some of the things that come out of children’s mouths. Some of the sentences and ways of explaining things can sound so surreal and oddly poetic. I had one kid explain that when writing the letter ‘W’ they write it like a person crossing their legs because they need to go to the toilet.” 🕰️ Flashback to when you were 10 years old. What did you want to be when you grew up? “When I was younger, I wanted to be a comedian! Although I had difficulties pronouncing the word properly, so it would sound like I wanted to be a ‘chameleon’. I guess I get a new audience to try my jokes and material on each session. Sometimes they land, other times they can be a tough audience.” With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia. Check out all roles and apply today: https://ow.ly/2WXe50TU6q2

Virtual Care Awareness Week 2024 is a chance to celebrate how far we’ve come in making healthcare accessible and equitable. Virtual care services allows patients to connect with their healthcare providers from anywhere, ensuring they receive safe, secure and connected treatment. Discover how virtual care can be a part of your clinical practice or healthcare journey. Virtual Care Hub: https://ow.ly/Fcoo50ToL4h #VCAW24 #VirtualCare #HealthcareAnywhere #NSWHealth

HEALTHCARE HERO | Dianne Dianne has been a podiatrist for 13 years. She trained and worked in the UK before moving to Australia in 2020 when she started working for us! Though it seemed she was destined to work in health. “I come from a family of paramedics and grew up playing in the back of old Ambulances which started my fascination in anatomy and healthcare. I remember Mum saying she loved her job so much and so often. I feel the same passion that Mum did. I’ve never once dreaded coming into work.” ❓ What’s something people don’t know about your role? “Most people think we just cut nails. There is so much more to our role than just toenails. I work in the podiatry wound clinic so mostly see patients for wound care and prevention.” 🩰 What is a day in your shoes like? (Excuse the pun.) “Most days are spent in the outpatient clinic seeing to wounds, cleaning, and debridement, we also need assess why a wound is there in the first place and facilitate a treatment pathway. Once a wound is healed, we help provide self-management education.” 🤯 What is unexpected about your job? Or what do you love most about your job? “We often use temporary offloading footwear and devices to alleviate pressure away from a wound – so we can make pretty much anything out of a piece of felt! And I love being able to make a difference to people. That’s the main reason why I chose a career in health; being able to help people.” ❤️ What do you respect about your team? “They’re amazing! They’re caring and dedicated, really some of the nicest people I know. Everyone in our team has this attitude to the way they work, as if it’s our mission to get the best outcomes for our patients or we won’t be satisfied.” 🕰️ Flashback to when you were 10 years old. What did you want to be when you grew up? “I always wanted to be an artist. I loved anything creative. Once I decorated my bedroom with footprints. Mum wasn’t happy but it looked great! Maybe I knew what my future held back then? I studied art at college for a time but only recently I started to paint again, so maybe one day I’ll have paintings will be in the Louvre!” If you like how it sounds, now is the time to join our District. With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia. Check out all roles and apply today: https://lnkd.in/gDewhd-R

It’s Virtual Care Awareness Week 2024! Have you explored virtual care for your appointments? Whether it’s a follow-up visit or mental health support, virtual care is a safe and easy option to get the help you need. Ask your healthcare provider about virtual care today. #VCAW24 #VirtualCare #HealthcareAnywhere

We’re hiring for multiple casual, part-time and full-time positions across the District. Check out all available roles and apply through our website today: https://ow.ly/4an650TSbMF 👈 Got a friend looking to work in NSW Health? 🔍 Help a mate out and TAG them in the comments or SHARE this post with them! #ApplyISLHD REQ517713: https://ow.ly/7C7q50TSbMG REQ527751: https://ow.ly/l3qY50TSbME REQ527364: https://ow.ly/e1Z550TSbMz REQ528113: https://ow.ly/EaUY50TSbMC REQ526330: https://ow.ly/vKyj50TSbMu REQ523872: https://ow.ly/vfH550TSbMx REQ528313: https://ow.ly/aCcY50TSbMB REQ525714: https://ow.ly/t7kX50TSbMw

Breast cancer risk factors are all around us! 🎗️ 👀 Can you name these 7?? You can reduce your risk factors, but you can’t get rid of them all. Stay informed and make sure you perform self-checks regularly. If you notice any changes, speak to your GP or book a breast screen now: https://ow.ly/HoSP50TANo4 For more information about the risk factors of breast cancer: https://ow.ly/Nrji50TANo8 #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #EarlyDetection

Virtual Care Awareness Week 2024 is here! Virtual care enables safe, secure and connected healthcare, anywhere. It’s particularly valuable to patients like Christopher who live in remote areas of NSW. Virtual care helped Christopher avoid the hassle of a long trip to Sydney and provided him with the right care when it was most needed. Virtual care in regional communities: Christopher’s story - https://ow.ly/KK2850ToL11 #VCAW24 #VirtualCare #HealthcareAnywhere

WE’RE HIRING | Registered Midwife Become a Midwifery Group Practice midwife and help deliver dedicated midwifery care during the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal periods. This is an exciting time to join the team at Shoalhaven Hospital as we’re working with consumers to further develop midwifery-led models of care across the Nowra and Milton Ulladulla area. For more information and to apply, visit: https://ow.ly/zQkq50TQzGQ Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

Help shape the future of mental health services as the Service Manager Shoalhaven Adult Community Mental Health. Plan, evaluate and implement services, systems and policies that support the delivery and coordination of recovery-focused care for adults with mental health issues. 🔹 Permanent full-time 🔹 $122,850 - $139,559 p/a + 11.5% super 🔹 REQ526753 🔹 Applications close: Sunday 27 October 📲 For more information and to #ApplyISLHD, please visit: https://ow.ly/TU0M50TQklr #TogetherWeCanDoMore