Windsor Private Hospital

Living with pain? You're not alone. 1 in 5 Australians deal with daily pain. Navigating pain management is a complex journey.

National Pain Week is dedicated to improving chronic pain management, and our hospital 🏥 couldn’t be prouder to support this initiative. This year’s theme, “painchanger,” aims to reduce the barriers faced by those living with chronic pain.

Having the right treatment options and support services can be true pain changers. Start by talking to your GP 🩺. Understanding your pain and working closely with your doctor can change how you manage it. A specialist pain physician can also offer further support, using a blend of medical, psychological, and social strategies to restore balance and help manage pain more effectively.

Our hospital partners with pain management specialists to provide our local community with personalised, patient-centred care 💚. Visit our website for more information 👇
https://www.nexushospitals.com.au/specialists/

🚨 It's Time Out July at our Hospital! 🚨

Our facility is 100% committed to providing the highest standards of patient safety.

That's why our hospital team participates in an annual Time Out July event as a safety measure to make sure that our patients receive the proper checks before surgery.

A surgical "time-out" is the surgical team's short pause, just before incision, to run through a safety checklist, confirming that they are performing the correct procedure on the correct body part of the correct patient. Following the correct procedures prior to surgery prevents complications. 🏥✅

This simple exercise brings together our valued Doctors and dedicated operating teams. In recognition of their support, all Doctors participating in Time Out July receive a free round of coffee for their entire theatre team! ☕️

Pictured is Chief Medical Officer Dr Anthony Chambers, supporting TIme Out July 2024 for patient safety! 🌟

Today, we honour the vital role our nurses play in healthcare, their contribution to healthier societies, and their impact on economic stability. 🏥💪

This year's theme is "Our Nurses. Our Future. The Economic Power of Care" emphasises the significant influence of nursing care in building robust health systems and strengthening community economies. 💼🌍

Our nurses are more than carers; they are crucial drivers within the healthcare ecosystem, influencing all aspects of operations and contributing to broader economic health. 🚑📈

Nexus Hospitals is immensely proud of our nurses' resilience, skill, and unwavering commitment. We recognise and appreciate their hard work and dedication, not just today but every day. 🌟❤️

Join us in thanking our nurses for their exceptional contributions to our health and our future! 👏🎉

🌟 Today is R U OK? Day, and we're joining the movement to inspire and empower meaningful connections.

We all have a role to play in looking out for those we care about at home, and in the workplace. By taking a moment to ask, ‘R U OK?’ we can offer crucial support to someone who might be facing difficulties. This connection and support can make all the difference long before a crisis emerges.

Let’s make asking R U OK? a part of our everyday relationships with friends, family, teammates, and colleagues, and remember these four simple steps🤝

1️⃣ Ask R U OK?
2️⃣ Listen
3️⃣ Encourage action
4️⃣ Check-in

You never know how impactful your words can be 💛

Please join us in welcoming Dr Nathan Wong to our ophthalmic team at Vermont Private Hospital.

A skilled Ophthalmologist, Dr Wong has a special interest in corneal and refractive surgery, cataract surgery and surgery of the anterior part of the eye.

With a commitment to excellence and a strong patient focus, Dr Wong is dedicated to ensuring each patient experiences a thoughtful and individualised journey to improved vision.
His approach embodies respect and collaboration and we're fortunate to have his expertise complementing our amazing ophthalmic team.

Dr Wong also operates with us at our Manningham and Windsor Private Hospitals in Melbourne.

You can learn more about Dr Wong here https://www.eyesurgery.com.au/specialist/nathan-wong/

Exciting times at Nexus! We are thrilled to introduce Valerie Howell, our new GM/DON at Windsor Private Hospital.

With over 30 years in nursing, over 20 of these in leadership roles, and notable academic accolades, Valerie embodies dedication, innovation, and excellence.

From her impactful role at Vermont Private Hospital to her collaboration with our surgeons, Valerie’s expertise promises a bright chapter for Windsor Private.

Read more about Valerie here: https://www.nexushospitals.com.au/5685-2/
Connect with Valerie here Valerie Howell | LinkedIn

Let's warmly welcome her to our community!

August the 8th honours renowned Ophthalmologist Svyatoslav Fyodorov a Soviet Doctor who was born on this day in 1927. Widely considered to be the pioneer of several branches of eye surgery Fyodorov played a pivotal role in shaping modern Ophthalmology.

Today cataract and glaucoma surgery, bring a huge benefit to all Australians, with cataract surgery recognised as the most successful procedure worldwide, and crucial to us remaining independent in our senior years.

Thank you to all Ophthalmologists who have committed to developing the complex clinical and surgical skill set required for preserving or saving sight.

June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month.

Each year over 15,000 Australians are diagnosed with this life changing disease, and awareness is the first step towards prevention.

Bowel cancer is treatable and beatable if detected early, so let's take this month to educate ourselves and remind those around us about how we can beat bowel cancer.

• get screened
• stay active
• eat healthily
• share the message.

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June is Cataract Awareness Month, and about half of all Australians aged between 65 and 74 have some form of cataract. That makes cataract surgery one of the most commonly performed elective procedures in Australia.

At Nexus we support thousands of patients every year as they undergo cataract surgery – we prioritise staying at the forefront of technology, and work with many of Australia’s leading cataract surgeons to ensure our patients achieve the best possible visual outcomes.

To enhance our patients' preparedness for surgery, we are delighted to introduce our dedicated cataract journey video. This informative resource provides a detailed account of the day of surgery, allowing patients to anticipate the process and feel well-informed and confident leading up to their operation.

With Nexus, cataract surgery is not just a procedure, it's a personalised care experience.

https://vimeo.com/782333063

https://www.nexushospitals.com.au/

Nexus Cataract Procedure Subtitles This is "Nexus Cataract Procedure Subtitles" by Nexus Hospitals on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

Happy International Nurses Day!
This week, we recognise the invaluable contribution of our hospital teams, honouring their hard work, compassion, and dedication to patient care.
The theme for this year's event is "A Voice to Lead: Our Nurses, Our Future". As we chart the future for Nexus we want to give a big shout out to our amazing teams, and acknowledge the importance of empowering our people to develop the talented and confident leaders of tomorrow.
We have spent this week doing just that - bringing the leaders of each of our 29 hospitals together in Sydney. This meeting of minds is an important Nexus tradition, allowing us to share expertise and lift our patient care to the next level. The energy in the room is always a highlight of these events, and with eleven new facilities joining our group, this year was better than ever.
Thank you to all our great team for their incredible work in delivering extraordinary patient care!

Welcome to our Montserrat Day Hospitals colleagues!

We are delighted to announce that today Montserrat’s 11 day hospitals joined the Nexus group, expanding our national network to 29 facilities and creating a leading Australian specialist short stay hospital group.

Nexus and Montserrat share a commitment to patient-focused care and delivering high quality clinical outcomes through conveniently located, short-stay facilities which reduce unnecessary time spent in hospital.

We are excited by the significant benefits stemming from the combined expertise and resources of both groups, and the opportunity this presents to deliver the modern models of care required to build a sustainable and robust healthcare system.

Click on the link below to learn more about the benefits we believe we can bring to Australian healthcare.

https://www.nexushospitals.com.au/nexus-acquires.../

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We would like to extend a very warm welcome to Cheryl-lea Whitelock, who joins us as our new General Manager / Director of Nursing.

Cheryl-lea brings with her more than 30 years of experience in healthcare and commercial management, including as Assistant Director of Nursing and ANUM-Orthopaedics in numerous private hospitals in Victoria. She also holds a Post Graduate Diploma of Nursing in clinical nursing and practice management from RMIT.

We are delighted to have someone with Cheryl-lea’s clinical and leadership expertise on board, and are confident that under her stewardship, we will continue to deliver on our strong history of patient experience and operational excellence.

Learn more about Cheryl-lea here:
https://www.nexushospitals.com.au/introducing-our-new-gm-don-at-windsor-private-hospital

At Nexus we believe in working together as a team to share best practices and deliver a world class short stay hospital experience to our surgeons and patients. We are delighted to feature this ethos in the April edition of Mivsion - Meeting Demand for Service – Australia’s Growing Day Surgeries.
The article includes an interview with our CEO Andrew Petering, highlighting our commitment to delivering exceptional care to all our patients and discussing our ongoing investment in our facilities and our people to ensure we remain at the forefront of healthcare innovation.
We value the opinions and ideas of all our visiting medical officers, and collaboration is key to our success. Whether you invest with Nexus or are a visiting surgeon, you are a meaningful partner in our patient care pathway.
Find out more about partnering with Nexus:
https://mivision.com.au/2023/04/meeting-demand-for-service-australias-growing-day-surgeries/
https://www.nexushospitals.com.au/.../medical-specialists/

Meeting Demand for Service – Australia’s Growing Day Surgeries - mivision Privately owned day and short-stay surgeries are increasingly important to the delivery of healthcare in Australia. We have around 360 of them.

Introducing Eye Surgeon Dr Benjamin Au, who has recently joined us at here at Windsor Private Hospital!

Ben is a registered ophthalmologist in both Australia and Singapore with Fellowship subspecialisation in Complex Cataracts. He is currently the Clinical Lead of the Acute Ophthalmology Service at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital (RVEEH) and Consultant in Yarra Ranges Health (Eastern Health).

He is originally from Toronto, Canada and completed his undergraduate training in the UK at St George’s, University of London. He then moved to Singapore for his ophthalmology training at the prestigious Singapore National Eye Centre and pursued a fellowship in Complex Cataracts at the RVEEH in Melbourne.

His diverse global experience allows him to provide individualised care across a wide range of ophthalmic specialties. In particular, he is adept in managing complex cataracts including dense (white/black cataracts), pseudoexfoliation syndrome, small pupils, and shallow anterior chambers. Dr Au is also experienced in myopia management from his Singapore training. Dr Au is also happy to manage pterygium, glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, general ophthalmology and ophthalmic emergencies. He is proficient in Mandarin and Cantonese.

You can learn more about Ben here:
https://www.drbenjamin.au/main/about

We want to thank all of our staff who invited their families to participate in our Easter colouring competition and for sharing some joy and creativity, celebrating the spirit of Easter.
Our kiddies colouring competition saw 30 incredible entries from our tiniest team members.
Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday with your families! Happy Easter from Nexus Hospitals.
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Did you know that if healthcare was a country, it would be the 5th largest emitter of greenhouse gases on the planet?
And waste? Hospital waste is estimated at 5kg per patient per day, with 85% of this being non-clinical: no different to normal household waste.
We can do better, and we have launched the Nexus Green Team, committed to finding sustainable solutions – to reducing waste, choosing reusable and sustainable items where possible, and recycling.
We are excited about what we have achieved so far and are proud to announce that in 2022, we jumped to a 4-star GRESB rating, a sign of how making lots of small changes can add up to something big.
We invite you to get on board with us, and help create a sustainable healthcare system.
Click on the link below to learn how:
https://www.nexushospitals.com.au/the-nexus-green-team/

The Nexus Green Team - Nexus Hospitals The statistics around greenhouse gas emissions in healthcare are alarming – did you know that if healthcare was a country, it would be the 5th largest emitter of greenhouse gases on the planet with a carbon footprint equivalent to 7% of Australia’s net emissions? Globally, healthcare is responsi...

We'd like to extend a very warm welcome to eye surgeon Dr Tim Steele, as he joins us at our Windsor Private Hospital.

Tim is a cataract surgeon and general ophthalmologist who treats a comprehensive range of eye conditions, including cataract, laser eye surgery, glaucoma, oculoplastics and retinal disease.

Tim also operates with Nexus at Insight Private Hospital in Albury, where he has been supporting the local community for many years.

Tim now brings his considerable experience to Melbourne, in his newly opened bayside practice, Aspect Eye Surgeons, in Cheltenham.

You can learn more about Dr Steele here:

https://aspecteye.com.au/doctors/dr-tim-steele

During World Glaucoma Week, we are reminded that glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible vision loss in Australia. At least 1 in 50 Australians will develop the condition in their lifetime. Often referred to as “The Sneak Thief of Sight, Glaucoma typically exhibits no symptoms during its early stages, with over 50% of individuals with the condition unaware that they have it. Unfortunately, by the time glaucoma is diagnosed, it is often too late to reverse the permanent loss of vision that has already occurred.

While this vision loss cannot be restored, early, diagnosis and treatment can significantly delay the progression of the disease. We encourage everyone to take the time to book an appointment for a check-up with their optometrist during World Glaucoma Week. Let's prioritise our eye health and raise awareness about the importance of early detection and treatment.

www.nexushospitals.com.au


https://www.worldglaucomaweek.org/video-library/...

We are very excited to see the launch of the Nexus Perioperative Graduate Nursing program, and the opportunity to train from within!

We are proud to announce the launch of the Nexus Perioperative Graduate Nursing Program, the first in Australia dedicated specifically to the day surgery environment.

The program is underpinned by the Nexus Learning Academy framework which supports the further education and training of our team members nationally.

Our first cohort commenced their training together in Sydneythis week at our Kogarah Private Hospital, and will be guided through the program by a nationwide team of Nexus Preceptors, made up of some of Australia's most experienced perioperative nurses drawn from our own talent pool.

Click on the link below to learn more about the program.

https://www.nexushospitals.com.au/launch-of-nexus-perioperative-graduate-nursing-program/

Proud to be Surrounded by Strong Women!

Happy International Women's Day!

Today, March 8th, marks a day as we celebrate the strong women around us.

The theme for this year is . This theme highlights the importance of equal opportunities in the workplace, whilst also promoting inclusive work cultures where women's careers thrive and their achievements are celebrated.

At Nexus we believe in acknowledging such special occasions. So today we recognise and celebrate the amazing women of Nexus for their continued hard-work and dedication to achieving the Nexus values. Thank you!

www.nexushospitals.com.au

It's Employee Appreciation Day!

Today we honour employees everywhere, and celebrate our amazing Windsor Private Hospital team.

Without each and every one of you, we wouldn't be able to provide our amazing patient service.

Thank you for everything you do.

www.windsorprivate.com.au

This week we say farewell to our CEO Tracy Cameron, who is stepping down to focus on life outside work.

Tracy has been part of our Windsor Private team for over 20 years, and through her outstanding commitment to patient and employee experience has been responsible for the world-class culture for which our hospital is known.

Click on the link below to learn more about how Windsor Private Hospital developed under her leadership.

https://www.nexushospitals.com.au/farewell-tracy-cameron-ceo-of-windsor-private-hospital/

Farewell Tracy Cameron - CEO of Windsor Private Hospital - Nexus Hospitals This week we say farewell to Tracy Cameron, CEO of Windsor Private Hospital, who is stepping down to focus on life outside work. Tracy’s involvement with Windsor Private Hospital began when she joined the accounting team managing the Avenue Plastic Surgery in 2002. Later renamed Windsor Private Ho...

At Windsor Private Hospital, we are focused on providing a unique and high quality patient experience. We take pride in providing personalised care and understanding the individual needs of each of our patients.
We understand that attending a hospital can be stressful and based on feedback from our patients we have put together this video to provide a better understanding of what to expect during your visit.
https://vimeo.com/781043512 www.nexushospitals.com.au

Nexus Patient Journey This is "Nexus Patient Journey" by Nexus Hospitals on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

Today, our Windsor Private Hospital team was thrilled to honour Professor Noel Alpins, who is stepping away from cataract surgery after an illustrious 50-year career. Professor Alpins is widely recognized as a trailblazer in modern cataract surgery, and was the first surgeon to perform the micro-incisional cataract technique in Victoria, Australia. He is also a renowned expert in refractive surgery, with a reputation for achieving optimal visual outcomes in thousands of patient

At Windsor Private, our team are proud to have incorporated Professor Alpins' expertise and mentorship into their eye surgery service. His contributions have been instrumental in establishing our world-class eye care team.

Professor Alpins remains deeply committed to treating myopia and astigmatism with the excimer laser, a field in which he is a leading global authority continuing his research at NewVision Clinics. We are grateful for his continued passion and dedication to advancing the frontiers of ocular surgery.

www.windsorprivate.com.au

Today, the Windsor Private team is thrilled to honour Professor Noel Alpins, who is stepping away from cataract surgery after an illustrious 50-year career. Professor Alpins is widely recognized as a trailblazer in modern cataract surgery, and was the first surgeon to perform the micro-incisional cataract technique in Victoria, Australia. He is also a renowned expert in refractive surgery, with a reputation for achieving optimal visual outcomes in thousands of patients.

At Windsor Private, we are proud to have incorporated Professor Alpins' expertise and mentorship into our eye surgery services. His contributions have been instrumental in establishing our world-class eye care team.

Professor Alpins remains deeply committed to treating myopia and astigmatism with the excimer laser, a field in which he is a leading global authority continuing his research at NewVisionClinics. We are grateful for his continued passion and dedication to advancing the frontiers of ocular surgery.

www.windsorprivate.com.au