09/03/2026
One of Redland Hospital’s longest-serving nurses is marking the end of an era after more than four decades in the profession and almost 39 years caring for the Redlands community. ❤️
Emergency Department nurse Shirley Timmins began at Redland Hospital when the service first opened the doors to the original hospital, which now houses Allied Health Services.
“The staff in the Emergency Department where I work have been like family,” she said. “When the hospital opened, we were a small team with a big responsibility, and we relied on each other. That closeness has stayed with me my whole career.”
She said patient needs had grown more complex over time, but the heart of nursing had remained the same.
“I absolutely love nursing, I’m not leaving because I don’t love the profession,” she said. “I’ve always felt like I still had something to give, not just to patients but to junior nurses and my colleagues as well.”
Thank you for everything you've done Shirley! 🙌
