Calvary North Adelaide Hospital

10/02/2026

Please join us in welcoming our Graduate Nurse/Midwife Transition Program (GNTP) participants!

These nurses and midwives are starting their careers with Calvary this week, having been successful in obtaining a placement in this structured program, designed to help them confidently transition from student to registered clinician.

Supported by dedicated coordinators, preceptors and clinical educators, the program includes a comprehensive orientation, study days, and ongoing learning opportunities to help consolidate knowledge and build strong clinical practice.

Here at North Adelaide, our GNTPs will work across a range of medical, surgical, cancer, maternity, women’s health, and palliative care services over the next 12 months. We welcome them to the Calvary family, and wish them a long and fulfilling career.

04/02/2026

03/02/2026

When asked what support has been most important during her cancer treatment, Belinda speaks warmly of her network of loved ones, but she also highlights the support of one particularly important person, herself.

“Being your own support person and cheer squad is so important. I knew there would be days when I wouldn’t feel great about myself, but I chose to smile at the person I saw every time I passed a mirror. When everything feels overwhelming, the person looking back at you understands exactly how you feel.”

This recognition of self-love inspired Belinda to write a poem, a piece quite different from the light-hearted, rhyming verses she usually creates. She now wishes to share it with others on a similar journey, in the hope it serves as a gentle reminder of the strength and comfort that can be found from within.

I see you

You’ll catch a glimpse of them in the reflection of a window,
or as you pass by a mirror.
You’ve known each other all your life.
Your closest friend.
Your personal cheer squad.
Your team.
They know that things are tough right now, what you’re going through
and how hard you are trying to keep it together.
The effort it takes.
And sometimes it all seems too much
And you smile at them, acknowledging you understand them too.
You are there for them, as they are for you.
Always.
And you feel just a little stronger each time.
They get it.
They are always there.
I value that friend I see every day.

© 15 January, 2026

29/01/2026

23/12/2025

Thank you to Sarah from Patient Services who greeted patients, visitors, and staff with some beautiful Christmas music in the hospital reception.

Merry Christmas to our Calvary community 🌟

19/12/2025

Recently Patient Services and Business Development staff hosted Practice Managers from across our network of Specialists for a festive breakfast. A fun occasion to celebrate the end of the year, it was also a wonderful opportunity to continue our collaboration; ensuring the best possible patient journey for all involved.

Thank you to all those who attended, and to those we have worked with during the year.

18/12/2025

Our incredible volunteers gathered Tuesday, for a special Christmas lunch to celebrate the festive season together.

Lovingly prepared by our hospitality team, the lunch provided a wonderful opportunity for volunteers to connect, relax, and enjoy some festive cheer. Managers and staff joined the celebration to ensure our volunteers felt welcomed, valued, and truly appreciated.

Our volunteers play an essential role across the hospital, supporting patients and staff in countless ways every day. We are deeply grateful for their dedication and generosity.

A heartfelt thank you to each and every one of our volunteers, and we wish you all a very Merry Christmas.

11/12/2025

Thank you St Dominic's Priory College Adelaide students for giving up your time to bring some extra Christmas cheer to our patients! Your beautiful artworks are sure to bring many smiles to those in our care over Christmas.

21/11/2025

Congratulations to our Mary Potter Team Award nominees, and to the overall winner – Day Procedure Suites!

The team consistently exemplifies the values of Calvary and Mary Potter through their clinical excellence, commitment to service, and collaborative approach to patient care.

Working alongside VMOs in a highly specialised and technically advanced field, the team consistently maintains and develops their expertise to provide the highest quality care to some of the most acutely unwell members of our community.
The team demonstrates responsible and forward-thinking management of resources. They ensure patients have access to the latest technology and procedures, while actively training and upskilling other staff. This ensures the service can grow to meet the needs of a wider patient cohort, while maintaining exceptional standards of care.

In the Day Procedure Suite, the team fosters a supportive and respectful environment, where collaboration is at the core of daily practice. Staff continually support one another and work together seamlessly to deliver safe, person-centred care aligned with Calvary’s mission and values.

20/11/2025

The second part of last weeks’ Venerable Mary Potter’s Birthday celebrations honoured those whose peers nominated them for recognition of outstanding service to our patients, and exemplary demonstration of our Calvary values.

Congratulations to all nominees, and to our Individual Award winner – Len K!

This award recognises a person whose dedication, initiative, and positive spirit have made a significant impact on their colleagues and the wider hospital community.

Our Executive Chef Len has created a warm and inviting kitchen environment, where teamwork thrives, humour is abundant, and staff feel valued and supported. Beyond preparing exceptional meals, he has fostered a culture of positivity, kindness, and collaboration — making a real difference to everyone he works with.
Thank you Len, for your outstanding contribution and dedication to making Calvary North Adelaide Hospital a brighter, happier place for both staff and patients alike.

19/11/2025

Every November, Calvary sites and services across the country come together to acknowledge the birthday of Venerable Mary Potter.

Staff reflected and celebrated with a beautiful service at the nearby Christ Church North Adelaide (while our chapel undergoes restoration works). We also acknowledged the work of all sites and services across Calvary’s 140 years in Australia.

Staff members who have dedicated many years to Calvary were honoured - congratulations again to all who received recognition for their service of 5+ years, especially:
- Josie C, Kate G, and Gaye K. (40 years)
- Lorraine H, and Tania S. (35 years)
- Dawn C, Susana L, and Anna T (30 years)

We extend our heartfelt thanks for their dedication, commitment, and faithful service to our mission.

14/11/2025

This World Diabetes Day, we highlight Calvary’s integrated model of care which allows hospital patients, home care clients, and aged care residents, access to specialised diabetes education and support – wherever they may be.

Calvary Home Care Diabetes nurse Anne offers specialised education for patients, as well as support for families. For home care clients - including SA Health and NDIS - in the community, this support can be ongoing through their package. She also supports general clients who have slow-healing wounds, because diabetes is a major factor to poor wound healing, and Anne has expert knowledge in this area too. For Calvary Aged Care residents, Anne’s specialist expertise is available when residential facilities have difficulty accessing support for their residents.

Anne also provides support and education for hospital in-patients, where she may cover onsite staff leave, or attend when other specialised staff are not available.

“There was a patient here at Calvary North Adelaide Hospital recently who was from a remote area of the state. We were sent a referral from the hospital to see her while she was there, as post-discharge support was potentially quite difficult for this patient given where she lived. I was able to see her over several days and provide one-on-one education so that she felt much more confident. It’s about setting the person up to have all of the tools that they need to be able to manage themselves before they go home.”

Anne’s Clinical Team Leader Bec looks after the Home Care specialist nurses who cover stoma, diabetes, and wound care. Having the expertise of this group of nurses also available across Calvary’s services in hospital and aged care means patients, clients, and residents all have access to the highest level of specialist care.