Introducing Our Newest Nurse Manager – Siobhan Eccles

Siobhan Eccles joins us as Midwifery Manager of St Mary’s Ward, having most recently been Clinical Nurse Manager of one of the Maternity wards in SJG Subiaco

What do you love most about nursing?

Meeting and dealing with new people every day, the challenges and being part of such a special moment in people’s lives (the birth of their child)

Something many of us may not know about you?

I’m studying to (eventually) become a lactation consultant…I also wrote a book (not about lactation), a trashy Love/Hate style novel many years ago, which I still intend on publishing someday.

Netflix or novel – which do you prefer? Any recommendations?

Netflix day to day, novels on holiday, when my toddler allows (ha!). Succession is my latest addiction.

Emoji that best represents you? It depends on the time of day, but I am always usually smiling! If you weren’t a nurse, you would be…?

Less stressed? Only joking, I don’t do stress - I usually just go with the flow. Probably a paramedic, maybe a little sad but ambulances racing by with their sirens blaring still gives me goose-bumps every time.

Greatest piece of advice for nursing colleagues?

Enjoy every shift, even the crazy ones, someday you’ll miss them and ALWAYS support each other, teams are what get us through the hard times like COVID (sorry I mentioned the ‘C’ word, well one of them at least!)

Farewell to Teresa and Kelsie of Floral Posies

After opening back in 1996 as Flowers of St John’s and changing their name to Floral Posies in 2014, it’s the end of an era for Teresa Daley and Kelsie Judge as they pass the floral baton over to a new owner.

“We feel so blessed to have been a part of the St John of God Murdoch family for so long. We will always cherish the memories and friendships we have made. Thank you for 27 years that have flown by,” they said.

“It’s been a pleasure to put a smile on people’s faces through the happiness of flowers, especially when you’ve forgotten a birthday or anniversary!”

Teresa and Kelsie have very much been a part of the Murdoch family and will be dearly missed. Thank you for your invaluable contribution to the Hospital over the years.