Message from the chief executive
Adjunct Professor Anthony M. Schembri AM
I am delighted to share that the NSLHD Board has endorsed the NSLHD Clinical Services Plan 2024-2029, which outlines our priorities and strategic directions for the next five years. This plan was developed collaboratively over 18 months and involved extensive consultation with various stakeholders. I encourage everyone to review the Clinical Services Plan which is accessible here: https://bit.ly/4bPnIac . Recently, I co-hosted our district’s inaugural Virtual Town Hall meeting with Paula Williscroft, Executive Director of People and Culture. I really enjoyed sharing information, engaging with you and hearing about our progress on initiatives to keep staff safe at work. We will continue to hold these online meetings throughout the year featuring different executive team members discussing key topics. Applications for the Northern Sydney Local Health District Graduate Health Management Program are now open. This program is a highlight for me, fostering significant growth and development in our graduates. We are looking for graduates to join us in both our general and finance streams for 2025, with applications closing on Monday 12 August. You can find out more and apply for the program on our website https://bit.ly/ NSLHDGrad. With mixed emotions, I announce the retirement of Kim Field, Director of Primary and Community Health, effective 18 August. Kim has dedicated 46 years to NSW Health and has significantly contributed to our community health services. We wish her all the best in her well- deserved retirement. The recruitment process for a new Director of Primary and Community Health will begin shortly.
I am pleased to announce that Associate Professor Christine Catling has been appointed to the UTS/NSLHD conjoint position as Professor of Midwifery Research. Christine, an NHMRC Research Fellow, will investigate Clinical Supervision and its ability to support midwives. I look forward to seeing her valuable contributions in this role. Our Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol (MHDA) service has taken part in a mandatory Short Notice Assessment (SNA) for the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards. This is a new way that our hospitals and services undergo accreditation. This requires our MHDA teams to undergo the assessment while maintaining high- quality patient care. We value the accreditation process and are committed to continuous learning and improvement to ensure we provide the very best care to our patients. I look forward to hearing the assessors feedback and thank MHDA staff for their hard work during this busy time. I have recently celebrated my one-year anniversary as Chief Executive at Northern Sydney Local Health District. I am truly honoured to be part of this incredible health service and I am immensely proud of our district’s achievements. Thank you all for your hard work, ongoing dedication, and support. And finally with the Paris Olympics underway, we wish RNSH doctor Mackenzie Little the very best of luck as she competes in the women’s javelin throw. Go Mackenzie!
Best wishes,
Anthony
Adjunct Professor Anthony M. Schembri AM
NSLHDNEWS | ISSUE 14| 26 JULY 2024
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