Care for patients. Care for you.
The unique environment at TQEH means there are genuine opportunities to apply and develop your clinical skills. So what's different about us?
First, we have a strong culture of respect between our medical and nursing staff. This means care is delivered in a shared supportive environment. The team works together to ensure the best for our patients. And because we are a teaching hospital, there is plenty of support for your clinical development.
Second, in addition to our multidisciplinary focus in clinical practice, teaching and research across all our specialist areas, we foster a culture of continual questioning and practice that is evidence based.
And thirdly we are committed to research, so there are lots of opportunities for research and to grow your knowledge through courses and training.
TQEH is also a world leader in liver surgery and tumour destruction by electrolysis, in addition to management of colonic disease and laparoscopic surgery. Other specialities include: Breast Endocrine, Colorectal, Upper Gastrointestinal, Urology, Thoracic, Vascular, Ear Nose and Throat, Plastic Surgery and Orthopaedic Surgery.
Our range of facilities and services offer excellent opportunities to get what you want out of your nursing career, starting with our nine-room Operating Theatre Suite (including a 24-hour emergency theatre).
Our inpatient and outpatient units include:
- Vascular acute care
- Gynaecology, Breast Endocrine and ENT acute care:
Our Gynaecology unit also includes Oncology clients. Breast Endocrine provides multidisciplinary services in benign and malignant breast disease and endocrine surgery. The Breast Clinic is a one-stop centre for breast assessment and diagnosis. Our Vascular unit is a world leader in diabetic foot management.
Surgical acute care:
Manages orthopaedic, urology and plastic reconstructive surgery clients. It has pioneered new practice in the prevention of nosocomial infections in joint replacements.
Upper GI and Colorectal acute surgical unit:
Part of the Northern Colorectal network, which has established professional links in providing optimal care to patients State-wide.
Day Surgery Unit:
Comprises two operating theatres, a procedure room and clinic room, plus an adjacent reception/admissions area, pre-operative holding area and post-anaesthesia recovery unit. The Unit performs about 46% of all elective surgery across the specialties above and all ophthalmic surgery at TQEH.
These units all provide inpatient and outpatient services supported by specialist nurses in the area to support patients care planning.