Royal North Shore Hospital

26/10/2026

Congratulations to Professor Margaret Murphy! 👏

Northern Sydney Local Health District’s Professor of Emergency and Critical Care, Professor Margaret Murphy, has been named the 2026 Australasian Emergency Nurse of the Year by the College of Emergency Nursing Australasia.

One of emergency nursing’s highest honours, the award recognises Margaret’s outstanding contributions to patient care, education, leadership, quality improvement and professional practice.

Widely respected as a researcher, clinician and mentor, Margaret has dedicated her career to advancing emergency and critical care nursing while supporting clinicians to translate research into better outcomes for patients and communities.

A well-deserved recognition of her exceptional leadership, expertise and the lasting impact she has made across our district and beyond.

22/10/2026

Welcome to the latest edition of NSLHD News! In this edition -

▶ NSLHD launches new strategy to support carers
▶ Menopause resource launched for World Menopause Day
▶ NSLHD welcomes Vietnamese fellows through Hoc Mãi Program
▶ Top nursing honour for Professor Margaret Murphy

And so much MORE!

Click here to read the latest edition of NSLHD News 👉: https://bit.ly/4z5RBzy

22/10/2026

This week we celebrate Spiritual Care and Pastoral Care Week, recognising the dedicated pastoral care practitioners who support patients, carers and staff through some of life’s most challenging moments.

Our pastoral care practitioners provide support to people of all faiths, beliefs and cultural backgrounds. Whether someone is facing illness, grief, loneliness, important decisions or end-of-life care, they help people find strength, meaning and resilience when it’s needed most.

Their work is often unseen, but its impact is profound. The difference they make in the lives of our patients, carers and staff is immeasurable. 💜

15/10/2026

We've been celebrating International Emergency Nursing Day all week with our incredible nurses who make a difference every day in our Emergency Department.

Emergency nursing is a career like no other. It is fast-paced, challenging, unpredictable and incredibly rewarding. From life-saving interventions to offering a reassuring hand during someone's most vulnerable moments, our emergency nurses demonstrate exceptional skill, compassion, teamwork and resilience. No two shifts are ever the same, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference is what makes this profession so special.

RNSH Emergency Department Nurse Manager Claire Longo reflects "Emergency nursing is an extraordinary career. It challenges you, inspires you and gives you the privilege of making a real difference in people's lives every single day. The skills you develop, the friendships you build and the teamwork you experience are unlike anything else. I'm incredibly proud of our emergency nurses and the care they provide, often in the most challenging circumstances. There really is no career quite like it."

Happy International Emergency Nursing Day to all of our amazing ED teams across Northern Sydney Local Health District!

13/10/2026

Happy Allied Health Professionals Day!

Today, we celebrate the achievements and recognise the impact of more than 1500 Allied Health Professionals across Northern Sydney Local Health District.

Every day, you make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients, families, and communities. Whether you're supporting someone to regain mobility, improve communication, manage chronic conditions, recover from injury, navigate life's challenges, or maintain their independence, your expertise changes lives.

Thank you for your expertise, your innovation, your advocacy, and above all, your compassion and commitment to improving the lives of the people we serve. 🙌

12/10/2026

🏆 National recognition for stroke care excellence

Congratulations to the teams at Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital and Royal North Shore Hospital, both recognised with a 2026 Excellence Award from the Australian Stroke Coalition.

Adding to the achievement, Hornsby Hospital Stroke Unit was named the best performing hospital in Australia, receiving a National Stroke Target Award for consistently exceeding national stroke care benchmarks.

Years of dedication, innovation and teamwork have transformed stroke services at Hornsby, leading to an outstanding 99% access to specialist stroke unit care. Most importantly, this means more patients are receiving expert, coordinated stroke care when they need it most.

A remarkable achievement by our multidisciplinary teams and a testament to their commitment to delivering exceptional care for our community. 👏

01/10/2026

A perfect chance to hear about the very latest treatment approaches for kidney disease during this great ABC 702 Nightlife interview.

Leading Royal North Shore Hospital clinician and researcher Associate Professor Brendon Neuen grabbed the opportunity to discuss the crucial role our kidneys play in our overall health, and some encouraging treatments to stop the loss of kidney function.

Brendon discussed the reasons behind the rising incidence of the disease – the direct link between kidney and heart disease – and some simple dietary advice to help manage the condition.

🎧Listen here: https://bit.ly/46OYZmp

01/10/2026

Exciting new research at the Kolling Institute is aiming to prevent heart attacks and improve our understanding of early-onset bowel cancer.

Professor Gemma Figtree will lead a new Centre of Research Excellence investigating how silent coronary artery disease can be detected and treated before it leads to a potentially life-threatening heart attack.

Using blood biomarkers and advanced imaging, the research aims to identify disease earlier, when people still feel well and there is time to intervene.

Meanwhile, Professor Mark Molloy will help tackle the concerning rise in early-onset colorectal cancer as part of the ARTEMIS Centre of Research Excellence.

Mark and his team will analyse unique samples from the Kolling Institute’s bowel polyp biobank, using their expertise in proteins and immune cells to help uncover why the disease develops and ultimately improve prevention and treatment.

Congratulations to Gemma, Mark and everyone involved in this important research.

29/09/2026

📚 A lifelong love of reading can start from day one.

Newborn babies at Royal North Shore Hospital have received a special delivery of books to celebrate International Literacy Day.

For 19 years, dedicated volunteer Wendy Bean has helped deliver books to babies in RNSH’s maternity ward and Neonatal ICU (NICU), encouraging families to share stories and discover the joy of reading together from the very beginning.

Among this year’s recipients was little Paxton, currently receiving care in the NICU. 💙

It’s a simple gift, but one that can help build connection, communication and a lifelong love of reading.

28/09/2026

Celebrating 60 years of the Corner Shop at Royal North Shore!

For six decades, generations of volunteers have given their time, energy and care to support the Royal North Shore Hospital community.

Together, they’ve raised more than $5 million for equipment, services and initiatives across the hospital. Just as importantly, they’ve provided something that can’t be measured in dollars: a friendly face, a listening ear and a sense of connection.

Thank you to every volunteer, past and present, who has helped make the Corner Shop such a special part of RNSH. Here’s to 60 extraordinary years of community, kindness and giving. 💙

24/09/2026

📰 NSLHD NEWS – 24 SEPTEMBER 📰

In this week’s edition of NSLHD News:

• Guy Sebastian makes Sammy’s dream come true at Manly AYAH
• The Corner Shop celebrates 60 years of giving
• Rainbow Screening Clinic receives statewide recognition
• Kolling researchers secure funding to tackle major health challenges

And so much more!

👉 Read the latest edition:

News NEWS NORTHERN SYDNEY LOCAL HEALTH DISTRICT NSLHD Guy Sebastian turns Sammy’s dream into a reality PAGE 8 The Corner Shop celebrates 60 years of giving

24/09/2026

🧠 RNSH staff put their patient safety knowledge to the test!

Recently, the Patient Safety & Quality Unit took patient safety on the road, visiting wards, units and departments across RNSH to share important safety messages and get staff involved.

There was also a hospital-wide Patient Safety Quiz, with participation from across 25 wards and departments taking part! 👏

Congratulations to our patient safety champions:

⭐ Ward 9E (Aged Care) – Highest staff participation
⭐ Birth Unit – Highest overall team score
⭐ Charita from Orthoptics, Ambulatory Care Centre – Highest individual score

From recognising deterioration and speaking up for safety, to effective communication, medication safety and incident reporting, it was a great reminder that everyday actions can make a big difference to safer patient care. 💙

A fantastic effort from teams right across RNSH!

22/09/2026

Kidney disease affects around one in 10 people worldwide, but remarkable advances in treatment are changing what’s possible.

In the latest TMT podcast episode, Associate Professor Brendon Neuen discusses the changing landscape of kidney disease, the potential for remission, and why detecting kidney disease early can make such an important difference.

🎧Listen to the full conversation -
On our website: https://bit.ly/3ThtDBG
On Spotify: https://bit.ly/4hoVcRv

17/09/2026

Thank you to Philip Clark and ABC Sydney's Nightlife program for their feature with Royal North Shore Hospital trauma specialist Professor Brian Burns, giving us a fascinating insight into the demands of trauma and emergency medicine.

There's a focus too on the latest research aiming to improve life-saving treatment approaches and ultimately patient outcomes.

Listen here:

Philip Clark and the world of trauma and emergency medicine, latest research and science with Professor Brian Burns, trauma specialist at Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney.

16/09/2026

MALNUTRITION WEEK AT RNSH

Royal North Shore Hospital’s Nutrition Department has marked Malnutrition Week with an interactive stall in the hospital’s main foyer.

Staff, patients and visitors stopped by to explore recipes and educational resources, test their knowledge with a spin-the-wheel game and enter a competition to win prizes.

This year’s theme, The Many Faces of Malnutrition, highlights that malnutrition can affect people of all ages, body sizes and clinical conditions, and is not always easy to identify.

Malnutrition can negatively impact patient outcomes and increase the risk of infection, hospital readmission and longer hospital stays.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to learn more about how early detection, assessment and treatment can help improve patient outcomes and quality of care.

16/09/2026

A small act of kindness can make a big difference.

Families in the Intensive Care Unit at Royal North Shore Hospital are receiving comforting “hugs in a bag” thanks to a generous donation from Beautiful Crazy, a charity founded in memory of Jaaden Abraham.

Filled with practical essentials and thoughtful treats, the bags will be distributed to ICU families who may need extra support during a difficult time.

A heartfelt thank you to Beautiful Crazy for helping remind families that they are cared for, supported and not alone. 💙