Royston Hospital

12/03/2026

This week we recognise Anaesthetic Technicians Day and the vital role our Anaesthetic Technicians play in patient care.

Their expertise, precision and calm support in theatre are essential to safe and successful procedures.

Thank you for the incredible work you do every day for our patients and clinical teams.

06/03/2026

🌈 One Month On: Living Our Pride Pledge

In February, Evolution Healthcare took the Pride Pledge, a public commitment to ensuring LGBTTQIAP+ (Rainbow) people are safe, visible, and included in all aspects of life. Taking the Pride Pledge means using our voice to actively support and celebrate rainbow communities, in our workplaces and in the care we provide.

For some, taking the pledge will feel deeply meaningful. For others, it may simply affirm a shared commitment to treating people well. For us, it represents one of the many strands of our culture that weave together to make Evolution a great place to work and to support truly patient-centred care.

This month and onwards, our focus turns to action. We are:
• Continuing conversations across our sites about inclusive practice
• Reviewing policies and language to ensure they reflect best practice
• Building on the leadership already demonstrated within ABI (one of our Evolution companies) and across our teams

We’re honoured to stand alongside other organisations committed to rainbow inclusion across Aotearoa. This pledge reflects our values in action, particularly manaakitanga (integrity) and our belief that inclusive, respectful environments help people and communities thrive.

Pride is not just a moment - it’s an ongoing commitment.

16/02/2026

Happy Chinese New Year 🎇

Welcoming the Year of the Horse, a symbol of energy, resilience, and progress.

Wishing our community good health, strength, and prosperity in the year ahead.

08/02/2026

Join us to experience the future of surgical innovation at Royston Hospital 🏥

Royston Hospital is proud to be the first in Hawke’s Bay to introduce the Hugo™ robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) system, in partnership with Medtronic.

We invite GPs and primary healthcare professionals to an exclusive live demonstration event to explore how robotic-assisted surgery is advancing patient care across urology, gynaecology, and general surgery. This technology supports greater surgical precision, minimally invasive procedures, faster recovery, and improved patient outcomes.

At this event, you will:
• Hear from Dr Kenny du Toit on robotic surgery referral pathways
• Speak with Medtronic clinical and technical specialists
• Learn how robotic-assisted surgery can support your patients
• Take part in a hands-on console skills challenge (with prizes)
• Network with Royston surgeons and colleagues

📅 Thursday 19 February 2026
⏰ 6:00pm – 8:30pm
📍 Royston Hospital, 500 Southland Road, Hastings

👉 Register here: https://loom.ly/osr0tl4

Royston Hospital is proud to be the first hospital in the Hawke’s Bay region to introduce this groundbreaking robotic technology.

30/01/2026

We’re proud to welcome our very first cohort of newly qualified Registered Nurses into practice through the Evolution Graduate RN Programme - a supported transition designed to help graduate nurses thrive.

* 11 RNs are part of the programme
* Working across diverse practice settings including Wakefield, Bowen, Royston, ABI Rehabilitation Services – Wellington, and clinical areas such as Theatre, Wards, DOSA, ICU, and Accute Brain Injury
* Alongside their clinical roles, nurses take part in a structured programme offering targeted professional development, ongoing preceptorship, and strong wrap-around support

This programme is a significant milestone and reflects our commitment to growing and supporting the next generation of nursing professionals. We’re excited to see where their journey takes them 💙

31/12/2025

Happy New Year from Royston Hospital.

As we welcome 2026, here’s to another year of providing exceptional care and making a positive difference in the lives of people across the Hawke's Bay.

24/12/2025

Merry Christmas 🎄 Ngā mihi o te wā – Season’s Greetings!

Kia pai ngā hararei – happy holidays! Wishing you and your whānau a joyful and safe festive season.

Thank you to all the specialists, kiritaki (patients / clients) and kaimahi (staff) we work with for your ongoing contribution and support throughout 2025.

19/12/2025

Royston Hospital is proud to be introducing the Medtronic Hugo™ surgical robot, with training now underway and go-live planned within the next two months.

This next-generation technology will support urology, gynaecological and general surgery, delivering greater precision*, minimally invasive procedures and faster recovery+ for our patients.

A significant step forward in our ongoing commitment to innovation and outstanding care.

https://loom.ly/k1qgz-k

27/11/2025

We were honoured to welcome Julian Loh, QIC Sustainability Manager for Climate, Nature and Innovation, and Scott Pickering, Evolution Chair, to this year's He Autaia Awards evening. Julian and Scott presented the QIC Innovation Awards (Safety Category) to Tanja Klumpers (Evolution Healthcare) and Kerri Cooley (Royston Hospital) for the outstanding achievements and continued rollout of the WebPAS Project.

The WebPAS Project was the runner-up for Hospitals and Day Surgeries in the 2024 He Autaia Quality Awards for the implementation of the Patient Journey Boards within Royston Hospital and Wakefield Hospital. Since then, it has been rolled out across BirthcareParnell and Anglesea Hospital, and has been further implemented at Royston Hospital and Wakefield Hospital, creating enhanced patient care across the sites by providing visibility of the patient's stage of care, from triage to wards, and who is leading their care.

The project was then entered in the QIC Innovation Awards held in August this year, in which they won the Safety Category.

Congratulations to the Evolution Healthcare IT & Royston & Wakefield hospital teams who worked to develop the e-whiteboard project. A well-deserved recognition! 🎉💙

19/11/2025

Quality Award Runner Up and joint Quality Poster Presentation winners at the 2025 He Autaia Evolution Excellence Awards.

A massive shoutout to Joanna Robinson and Ann-Louise Geary for their project "Click Care: Seamless Digital Journey" which earned Runner Up at the He Autaia Awards. An incredible achievement that showcases the power of digital innovation in improving care. 👏✨

Well done to Kerri Cooley, Raiha McDonald, Pam Milne, Anne Baxter, Gail Hussey, Sajith Muraleedharan, Jo Robinson, Belinda Whitford and Jane Denton for their inspiring project Poster Presentation on Learning Without Boundaries - "A Joint School Journey." A beautiful example of teamwork supporting learning and care. 🌟📚

We are delighted to share the Poster Presentation award, which was a People's Choice vote on the night, with the team from Evolve Rehabilitation for their project, "Oranga Mahi Tahi – Working Together: Rubble to Rehabilitation."

18/11/2025

Last week, we held the 2025 He Autaia Evolution Excellence Awards in the Banquet Hall of Parliament House, Wellington. We are now proud to celebrate the incredible teams and individuals driving innovation, quality, and excellence across Evolution Healthcare.

🏆 Quality Award Supreme Winner
Te Hekenga ā Ora – Te Rina Ruru-Pelasio, Joanna Young, Arohanui Baker Toopi, supported by Corina Ruru from ABI Rehabilitation

🥈 Quality Award Runner Up
Click Care: Seamless Digital Journey – Joanna Robinson & Ann-Louise Geary from Royston Hospital

🌿 Equity & Sustainability Award
Transition to Rigid Containers – Lesley Henderson, Regan Wooten, Nicky Ungerer, Riley McLeod & Ann Bowen from Royston Day Surgery Centre

📘 Poster Presentations voted on the night by guests - A shared win for:
- Oranga Mahi Tahi – Working Together "Rubble to Rehabilitation" – Andria Bayer, Shirley Harvey, Emily Bolton & Pia Sanderson from Evolve Rehabilitation
- Learning Without Boundaries: A Joint School Journey - Kerri Cooley, Raiha McDonald, Pam Milne, Anne Baxter, Gail Hussey, Sajith Muraleedharan, Jo Robinson, Belinda Whitford & Jane Denton from Royston Hospital

💙 Circle of Excellence – Overall Winner
Ana Sua – Bowen Hospital
Peer-nominated programme recognising those who go above and beyond and show all the Evolution values throughout their work.

A huge congratulations to all our winners and finalists — your mahi and commitment inspire us every day!

Thank you to everyone who attended, and Doug Kamo for carrying us through the night as our MC. Doug Kamo Creative Management

16/11/2025

Join us in recognising Aotearoa Patient Safety Day today - a nationwide pledge to deliver the safest care for all tamariki and whānau. This year’s theme, paediatric sepsis, inspired by WHO's “Safe care for every newborn and every child,” reminds us: Sepsis moves fast. Be faster. hqsc.govt.nz

At Evolution Healthcare, providing exceptional and compassionate care is at the heart of what we do. We’re committed to partnering with whānau, educating our teams, and championing early recognition and intervention to protect our tiniest patients. Together, let's act swiftly - because every second counts.

Know the signs, share the message, and save lives. Learn more and help spread awareness of paediatric sepsis
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