While dedicated fans wait for the kick-off of the next season, Bayside's Allied Health team put on a reality competition of their own.
Designed to highlight the breadth of Allied Health services, the interactive workshop saw interns race through a series of stations, tackling real-world clinical scenarios and problem-solving challenges along the way.
Allied Health Clinical Education Support Officer Kiara Rodrigues said the race gave interns a practical introduction to our multidisciplinary team (MDT).
“By connecting early with Allied Health colleagues, our medical interns gain a stronger appreciation of the expertise across our service and how teamwork supports better outcomes for patients,” she said. “Staff learnt about the scope of each Allied Health profession, and when and how to refer to the right clinician for patient care.”
A big thank you to our Allied Health teams for creating such an engaging and impactful learning experience.
Welcome to new graduate nurses and midwives
The first cohort of recent graduates has arrived! Across the year, 38 new graduate nurses will begin their professional careers at Bayside Health Service, including six new midwives.
Stepping out of study and into practice, the graduates will rotate through a range of clinical areas, supported by experienced staff as they build confidence and clinical skills.
Director of Nursing and Midwifery Amanda Garner said the graduate program played a vital role in shaping the future workforce.
“Our graduates bring fresh energy, curiosity and a strong commitment to patient-centred care,” she said. “We’re proud these important first steps in their careers.”
Behind the scenes: using numbers tells a story
Behind every piece of data entry there is a patient story and that’s where staff like our Intensive Care Unit Data Manager Sarah Childs excel.
Working quietly behind the scenes, our data managers help ensure our critical care services continue to improve through evidence, insight and collaboration.
"As the ICU Data Manager at Bayside, my days are filled with data entry, auditing and analysis.
"Something that might surprise people is how much detective work is involved piecing together timelines, results and clinical events to tell the full story behind the data.
"I work closely with our clinical teams to turn numbers into meaningful insights that drive quality improvement.
"Our service contributes to national ANZICS data collection, helping ICUs across Australia and New Zealand benchmark care and improve outcomes.
"What I love most is knowing my work directly impacts patient care, especially during people’s most critical moments."