Calvary North Adelaide Hospital

10/11/2025

Today on the eleventh day of the eleventh month, at the eleventh hour, we honour the memory of those who died or who were injured in wars and armed conflicts.

They shall grow not old
As we that are left grow old.
Age shall not weary them,
Nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun
And in the morning
We will remember them.

Lest we forget.

04/11/2025

Join us, and the special people at The Mary Potter Foundation Inc for an evening not to be missed

✨ Light up the Hospice with Love this Christmas ✨

As Christmas approaches, our hearts and hands are busy preparing for the patients and families who will be with us in the weeks ahead.

By giving a gift to our Loving Tree, you’ll help us surround these families with comfort, care, and special moments - while also honouring and remembering loved ones we hold close in our hearts.

Each light on the Loving Tree shines as a message of love and support, glowing at the entrance of Mary Potter Hospice throughout December and early January.

Those who choose to make a gift are also welcome to join us for our Loving Tree Carols Concert at St Francis Xavier Cathedral on Monday 1 December - a beautiful evening of reflection and community.

💛 For more details and to help Light up the Hospice with Love, visit: https://www.marypotter.org.au/lovingtree/

30/10/2025

Staff were on hand at the TAFE SA Careers Week Expo, where they connected with a diverse group of attendees including school leavers, new migrants, individuals with English as a second language, and those seeking to re-enter the workforce or progress their careers.

Lara and Bree showcased the wide range of employment opportunities available across housekeeping, kitchen, cleaning, nursing, and allied health assistance roles. The event was vibrant and engaging, with an estimated 500 attendees throughout the day, providing an excellent platform to promote Calvary and the rewarding career pathways we offer.

To view all current vacancies across SA: https://careers.calvarycare.org.au/jobs/search?page=1&location_group_uids%5B%5D=2f2a8d3c4523dbce6e83ad129fc63cb0&query=

29/10/2025

Marking the end of Breast Cancer Awareness Month with some fun cupcakes and educational posters, thanks to our Breast Cancer Nursing team.

This month highlights why research is so crucial, with breast cancer being the second most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia.

Here at North Adelaide, we have the Calvary Breast and Endocrine Service onsite – where patients have all their breast care needs covered in the one location:
- Triaging of diagnostic appointments
- Specialised surgical team, including A/Prof Beverley Fosh, Dr Sam Rice, and Dr Leong Tiong
- Minimal surgical appointment wait times
- Experienced breast care nurses

To book an appointment, speak to your GP or call the service directly on 8282 5300.

29/10/2025

Celebrations to mark Calvary’s 125 years in South Australia culminated in a spectacular Gala Ball on the weekend, where staff, specialists, volunteers, sponsors and special guests came together to acknowledge this remarkable ‘quasquicentennial’ milestone.

The joy-filled evening, with beautiful MC Lauren from Adelady, featured a video which showcased Calvary’s rich history along with the variety of services now offered across SA, including our hospitals, home care, aged, and residential care. It highlighted the people within Calvary who continue the legacy of care that has been passed from the Sisters who arrived in Adelaide from Sydney in 1900, to carry on the work of Mary Potter here today.

As part of the celebrations, fundraising efforts via a silent auction and wine wall were well supported, and it is our great pleasure to announce that funds raised on the evening exceeded $20,000. These have gone directly to The Mary Potter Foundation Inc which supports the Mary Potter Hospice in its mission to provide loving, dignified, and meaningful end-of-life care for patients and their families.

The sold-out event would not have been possible without our sponsors which included HPS, Schiavello, and Wilhelm – along with wine sponsor Sorby Adams Wines. We thank them all sincerely for their generosity and support.

Thank you to everyone who helped to make this event a truly special celebration, and we look forward to continuing our mission of care for our community into the future.

27/10/2025

The insights of patients, family members, and carers, are invaluable as they help us deliver patient-centred care, and contribute to our mission of excellence in healthcare. We are currently looking for more people to become Consumer Representatives; people who can make a real impact on the way we care for our community.

Judy, one of the Consumer Representatives at Calvary Adelaide Hospital says “The staff bounce things off me and ask me to get involved in decision making and so forth. And so, I really feel as if I am contributing. It's been a fantastic role and I really, really enjoy it.”

If you are interested please visit our website: https://www.calvarycare.org.au/hospitals/calvary-north-adelaide-hospital/about-9 and fill in the application form

22/10/2025

Are you based in South Australia and passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Meet our team at the City of Playford's Northern Adelaide Jobs and Careers Expo 2025 and explore how you can build a meaningful career in aged care, hospitals, or home care across Adelaide.

Discover current opportunities and learn how your skills can make a real impact, whether you're a student, job seeker, or experienced professional.

We're seeking:
• Clinical Care Coordinators / Home Managers
• Registered and Enrolled Nurses
• Support and Personal Care Workers
• Catering / Cleaning / Administration Staff

🗓️ Thursday, 30 October | 10:00 am – 2:30 pm (ACDT)
📍 Playford Civic Centre | 10 Playford Blvd, Elizabeth SA 5112

Can't make it on the day? Explore Calvary's wide range of career opportunities online: https://ow.ly/L9QC50Xg1IN

03/10/2025

Tomorrow is the Feast of St Francis Assisi who, as well as being remembered for his generosity to the poor and his willingness to minister to the lepers, is also renowned for his love for animals and nature.

To mark this day, the mission and volunteer teams arranged for Fr Mannes Tellis OP to bless the pet therapy dogs who work with their handlers to bring joy to our patients, staff, and visitors.

It was a lovely gathering in the chapel garden, where the furry guests of honour enjoyed some home-made treats while others tucked in to a delicious morning tea.

We sincerely thank and acknowledge the special work of Donnie, Janey, Alaska, Phaedra, Cherry, Lotte, Trixie, and those who weren’t able to attend the blessing – Addie, Jet, Cheechy, Lyric, Gracie and Jaspa; along with their dedicated two-legged helpers.

'Blessed are you, Lord God, maker of all living creatures.
You called forth fish in the sea, birds in the air, and animals on the land.
You inspired St. Francis to call all of them his brothers and sisters.
We ask you to bless this pet.
By the power of your love, enable it to live according to your plan.
May we always praise you for all your beauty in creation.'

30/09/2025

Today Pet Therapy dog Cherry visited patients and staff for the first time, after having passed her final accreditation last week with experienced handler Sandra. It also happens to be Cherry’s birthday, so she was more than happy to spend her special day getting extra cuddles (and a pupuccino later, we hear!)

On her travels, Cherry visited the Hospice where she was welcomed by patients and staff including Alison, who has just been appointed as the new Clinical Manager. Ali has been with Calvary North Adelaide Hospital as our Nurse Educator since 2024, and she brings with her extensive oncology and palliative care nursing experience.

We wish both Cherry and Ali long and happy tenures in their new roles!

23/09/2025

We thoroughly enjoyed hosting the students recently, and teaching them more about life on the Maternity ward. Thank you for visiting!

11/09/2025

Perfect weather today as we marked R U OK? Day with a delicious BBQ lunch, cooked and served to staff, specialists, and volunteers by members of the hospitality, executive, and management teams.

Life is full of ups and downs, so it’s important to check in with those around us and ask R U OK? any day of the year.

You don’t need to be an expert, just a good friend and listener.
Some steps that might help have that conversation:

- Ask R U OK?
- Listen
- Encourage action
- Check in

www.ruok.org.au/r-u-ok-day

28/07/2025

We have several nursing roles available across our three SA hospitals including Periop, Oncology, Maternity and ICU.

You can apply directly to a role, or hear from the team by attending one of our upcoming webinars:
- Wednesday 30 July, 5:30pm
- Thursday 31 July, 12:00 noon

Please register your interest (via the ‘Apply Now’ button on the page linked below) and we will send you the webinar information for your preferred session - https://careers.calvarycare.org.au/jobs/afdbc92d-bbd7-4fe2-849b-3eb2ce5d3727