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Calvary John James Hospital

Calvary John James Private Hospital in Deakin offers an extensive range of services including genera

Established in March 1970 and named after the late Dr. John James, a highly respected Canberra medical practitioner and surgeon. In 2006 the hospital became part of the Calvary group, founded by the Sisters of Little Company of Mary. Calvary John James Hospital is a Catholic not-for-profit organisation, investing its returns to improve and develop facilities, staff and services for the continuing benefit of the community. Calvary John James Hospital provides surgical and medical services and a special care nursery. We are the only private maternity unit in Canberra and have the only purpose built private rehabilitation unit in the ACT. Founded in 1885 by the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary, Calvary is a charitable, not-for-profit, Catholic health care organisation. Our mission is to provide quality, compassionate health care to the most vulnerable, including those reaching the end of their life. With over 18,000 staff and volunteers, we have a national network of 14 Public and Private Hospitals, 72 Residential Care and Retirement Communities and 19 Community Care service centres.

16/02/2026

It was a privilege to welcome Calvary CEO Damien Bruce to Calvary John James Hospital, joined by Acting Regional COO Hospitals ACT & NSW Andrea Ness, where they met with the CJJH Executive Team to explore strategic priorities, service growth, and opportunities to further strengthen the exceptional care we provide to our community.

These moments of connection reflect Calvary’s commitment to listening, learning, and investing in our people and services ensuring we continue to deliver compassionate, high-quality care today and into the future 💙

13/02/2026

We were pleased to welcome members of our Technology Team team to Calvary John James Hospital. Vani, Reesen, Ali, and Gemma during their onsite visit, connecting with our leaders and staff to better understand daily operations, hear valuable feedback, and identify opportunities to enhance our technology support.

Visits like this reflect our ongoing commitment to collaboration, innovation, and ensuring our teams have the tools they need to continue delivering exceptional care to our community.

06/02/2026

Australia Day Celebrations at CJJH 🥳

Last week, our incredible AT Ward team came together to celebrate Australia Day the best way we know how with a classic sausage sizzle! 🌭

Moments like these are a wonderful reminder of the strong sense of community across our hospital. Between caring for patients and supporting one another, it’s important to pause, connect, and enjoy a well-earned break together.

A big thank you to the AT Ward team for bringing the Aussie spirit and creating such a warm, positive atmosphere for staff and visitors alike.

05/02/2026

We proudly celebrate the retirement of Ann Stewart, QRSM, marking an incredible 50 years of dedication to nursing.

As Quality, Risk and Safety Manager at Calvary John James Hospital, Ann has been instrumental in strengthening patient safety, driving continuous improvement, and successfully guiding the hospital through accreditation processes. Her expertise, leadership and unwavering commitment have helped shape the high standards of care our patients and community trust.

Ann’s influence reaches far beyond compliance and governance she has mentored teams, championed a culture of safety, and ensured excellence remained at the centre of everything we do. Her legacy will continue to be felt across CJJH for many years to come.

We were also honoured to welcome Sarah, General Manager and Carlene, Acting DCS from Calvary Bruce Private Hospital, who visited to personally celebrate Ann and recognise her remarkable contribution to healthcare.

Thank you, Ann, for your passion, leadership and decades of service. Wishing you a retirement filled with joy, relaxation, and everything you have so richly earned. 💐

27/12/2025

Celebrating our CJJH christmas party 🎄✨

Seeing everyone gathered together, sharing laughs, enjoying amazing food, and smiling from ear to ear was truly special.

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible hospitality team for the care and effort that went into preparing and serving such delicious food, and to everyone behind the scenes who helped make the day possible. your kindness and hard work created a moment we’ll all remember.

To our wonderful staff and volunteers thank you for being the heart of CJJH. the joy, compassion, and dedication you bring every day is what makes this hospital such a special place. We hope you had a beautiful christmas filled with love, rest, and happiness.

20/12/2025

Celebrating the season with our incredible Maternity team 🎄

So grateful for the care, compassion, and heart you bring every day to our mums, babies, and families. Moments like these are a beautiful reminder that behind the scrubs is a team that truly feels like family 💕👶

19/12/2025

We’ve been receiving some truly amazing feedback about Barbara from our allied health team and it’s so well deserved. Her kindness, professionalism, and genuine care are deeply felt by our patients, families, and colleagues.

Thank you, Barbara, for consistently showing up with heart and making such a positive difference every day. We’re lucky to have you at CJJH 💙

12/12/2025

✨ Fun Scrub Friday at CJJH! ✨

Today’s spotlight goes to our amazing Allied Health team the crew who keep our patients moving, smiling, recovering, and feeling supported every single day.

They showed up in style, brought the energy, and definitely won the “best vibes” award for the week! 😄💙

Thanks team for the colour, the laughs, and the care you bring to our hospital.

05/12/2025

We were delighted to welcome National CEO Damien Bruce back to Calvary John James Hospital for his second visit, joined by our General Manager Daniel, DCS Rebecca, and Finance Manager Kirsti. 💙 It’s always a pleasure to showcase our team’s dedication and commitment to exceptional patient care.

03/12/2025

🎉 Celebrating Our Calvary John James Stars 🎉

On 20 November, we proudly honoured the incredible milestone achievements of our dedicated staff from 5 years of service through to an inspiring 25 years. Each person recognised has contributed something truly special to our hospital community, and their passion, compassion and commitment continue to shape who we are.

A huge congratulations to Jennie Kal, celebrating an extraordinary 25 years of service, and to all of our amazing team members marking 20, 15, 10 and 5 years. Your dedication, heart, and hard work make Calvary John James Hospital a place where patients and families feel genuinely supported and cared for. 💙

We are also excited to announce this year’s Service Excellence Award winners:

🏆 Non-Clinical Winner: Jaspreet Singh
🏆 Clinical Winner: Rowena Espiritu

Your exceptional contributions and commitment to our mission shine so brightly.

A big thank you to everyone who came along to celebrate with us your presence made the day even more special. And a heartfelt shout-out to our Hospitality Team for preparing amazing food and accommodating everyone so beautifully. We also appreciate our wonderful helpers who jumped in to serve food… while also trying to serve looks! We love the teamwork and the laughs. 💙😂

To all our milestone recipients thank you for the years you’ve given, the lives you’ve touched, and the spirit you bring to our hospital. We celebrate you today and always. ✨

27/11/2025

Today we celebrate Kevin’s birthday, our dedicated Mission Integration Officer, joined by Liz, Father Rofin, and Vince. Your commitment to Calvary’s Mission and Vision brings compassion, care, and inspiration to our hospital every day. Thank you for living the Calvary values we hope your birthday is as special as the difference you make! 💙

24/11/2025

Nothing warms the heart like a visit from our wonderful volunteers and their cuddly companions. Thank you for spreading joy and comfort throughout the hospital 🐶💙

Address

173 Strickland Crescent, Deakin
Canberra, ACT
2600

Website

https://www.calvarycare.org.au/john-james-private-hospital-canberra/services-and-clinics/maternity-services/

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