The latest news from Nexus

By Emi Callaway, Registered Nurse – Windsor Private Hospital. A dedicated team of surgeons and nurses from Australia, many from Manningham, Windsor and Vermont Private Hospitals, recently embarked on a life-changing mission to Cambodia. Over five and a half days, we performed 437 cataract surgeries and addressed pterygium cases, bringing light back to the lives […]

After nearly five years of dedicated service, Richard Dammery is retiring from the Board of Nexus Hospitals. Under the direction of QIC Infrastructure, he has helped the company grow from 12 hospitals to 27 during his tenure, exhibiting impressive growth and strategic leadership. During his time at Nexus, Richard brought extensive board and governance expertise, […]

Nexus proudly operates 27 boutique healthcare facilities across Australia, spanning nearly every state and territory. We are one of Australia’s leading providers of day and short stay surgery, with a strong focus on patient-centered care and clinical excellence in specialised areas tailored to local community needs. We recognise that fostering a strong partnership between our […]

Southbank Day Surgery has expanded its medical offerings to include cutting-edge fertility services, after nearly three years of planning and preparation. The addition of these services in collaboration with Oasis Fertility Centre comes at a time when demand for advanced fertility treatments is rising, reflecting a growing societal need and interest in reproductive health solutions. […]

Following his 6th consecutive year participating in the Vinnies CEO Sleepout, Ian Grisold reflects on a transformative experience that goes beyond braving the elements. This year’s event, held at The Timber Yard in Port Melbourne, gathered 250 CEOs and community leaders, collectively raising an impressive $1.5 million to support Australians facing homelessness. Ian’s commitment to […]

Nexus is thrilled to announce the appointment of Jamie Mann-Farrar as the new General Manager-Director of Nursing at Westside Private Hospital. Jamie brings over 22 years of healthcare experience to Nexus, enriching our network with his passion for adding value to business operations, enhancing patient experiences, and boosting team performance. Jamie is well-known for his […]

Nexus is thrilled to welcome Michelle Somlyay as Queensland’s Operations Director. Michelle’s passion lies in exceptional, patient-centred care and advocacy, emphasising that these principles should be the foundation of healthcare practices. She was drawn to healthcare from an early age, and after attending interviews with her local hospital matron as a 12-year-old, she earned a […]

Nexus is pleased to announce Deb Potter as the new General Manager/Director of Nursing at Canberra Private Hospital.   With a career that began at Townsville General Hospital, Deb has traversed Australia’s healthcare landscape, gaining valuable experience from Thursday Island to Geelong. She holds three Bachelor’s Degrees, a Master’s in Human Resources, and is a […]

Sharing in our hospitals’ initiatives, success stories and filmmaking talents at Nexus’s Patient Experience Awards ceremony has been an extraordinary and memorable event. Now in its third year, this is Nexus’s biggest annual event to acknowledge and appreciate every employee and hospital for the superior care they provide to patients and families. With 12 entries […]

This week marks a significant development at Canberra Private Hospital, we are delighted to announce the opening of a new ward on level 1, featuring 12 state-of-the-art suites. This expansion, embodying our Nexus values of excellence and innovation in healthcare, was meticulously planned, and executed, commencing in mid-2020 and reaching completion in mid-2021. Despite the […]

Distinguished Gastroenterologist Dr Christopher Vickers (pictured left) is proudly celebrating 33 years of providing exceptional patient care at Warringah Day Surgery. Dr Vickers formed a professional alliance with Anaesthetist Dr Pietro Fiorentino (pictured right) in 1995, creating a cohesive team and long-term medical partnership. A combination of surgical and anaesthetic expertise, Christopher and Pietro’s 28 […]

Providing world-class medical care to people with cancer, blood disorders, and chronic illnesses, Western Haematology & Oncology Clinics (WHOC) has become a beacon of healthcare excellence in West Perth, combining world-class treatment options with compassionate expertise. WHOC’s commitment to personalised, multidisciplinary care in a boutique setting is what makes this hospital unique. The facility has […]

Nexus is thrilled to announce Rebecca Siebenhausen’s appointment as the new General Manager/Director of Nursing at Southbank Day Surgery. Rebecca holds great enthusiasm for ensuring excellent patient care, and the diverse experience she’s garnered throughout her career will make her a valuable addition to the Southbank team. Rebecca has worked in healthcare for 17 years, […]

This year marks a significant milestone for Nexus Hospitals as we proudly commemorate a decade of dedicated service in the healthcare industry. From humble beginnings with just one hospital, we have grown to 27 facilities, solidifying our position as one of Australia’s leading groups of day-only and short stay hospitals. Through it all, our unwavering […]

Nexus is very pleased to announce the appointment of Valerie Howell to her new role as General Manager and Director of Nursing (GM/DON) at Windsor Private Hospital. Valerie’s deep-rooted leadership experience and dedication to excellence make her an invaluable addition to the Windsor Private team. With a nursing career spanning over 30 years, with over […]

August the 8th honours renowned Ophthalmologist Svyatoslav Fyodorov a Soviet Doctor who was born on this day in 1927. Widely considered to be the pioneer of several branches of eye surgery Fyodorov played a pivotal role in shaping modern Ophthalmology. Today cataract and glaucoma surgery, bring a huge benefit to all Australians with cataract surgery […]

Nexus would like to introduce Dheena Naidoo, as the newly appointed DON at Bundaberg Private Day Hospital. Starting her journey as an operating room nurse in South Africa over 30 years ago, Dheena has since carved a path of continuous learning. Her mantra led her to Auckland University, where she earned degrees in Health Science, […]

At Pennant Hills Day Surgery, we’ve taken a significant step forward with the launch of our Mohs Surgery Services, a new addition of services, focused on the immediate diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer treatments. This week we had the opportunity to treat our first three patients expertly overseen by Dr Ludi Ge. The journey […]

Nexus is delighted to introduce Nicole Hall as the newly appointed General Manager / Director of Nursing at our Vermont Private Hospital. Nicole’s passion for healthcare management, dedication to enhancing patient experience, and commitment to staff development make her an invaluable addition to the Nexus team.  With over 27 years of experience in clinical and […]

Kogarah Private Hospital are thrilled to announce the arrival of Dr Linda Zheng, an exceptional ophthalmologist specialising in not only adult, but paediatric eye surgery. Alongside her talented anaesthetist Dr Dilan Kamalasena , they bring their dynamic teamwork from their collaboration at the esteemed Children’s Hospital Westmead. Dr Zheng will be providing expert care to […]

We are thrilled to announce that Pennant Hills Day Surgery (PHDS) has recently been granted a surgical licence allowing us to expand services offered to the community in Sydney’s north-west.  Oral maxillofacial surgeon Dr Kim Tsao has recently joined the Nexus team and successfully performed his first OMF  cases  under the new licence. The successful […]

The statistics around greenhouse gas emissions in healthcare are alarming – did you know that if healthcare was a country, it would be the 5th largest emitter of greenhouse gases on the planet with a carbon footprint equivalent to 7% of Australia’s net emissions? Globally, healthcare is responsible for more than twice the greenhouse gas […]

Nexus would like to extend a very warm welcome to Claire Thomson, who has joined the Nexus team as GM / DON of Manningham Private Hospital. Claire is an experienced manager, having spent over 20 years in senior positions across the healthcare sector, including as General Manager / Director of Nursing at a number of […]

We are excited to announce the launch of our Nexus Perioperative Graduate Nursing Program, the first in Australia dedicated specifically to the day surgery environment. The program is underpinned by the Nexus Learning Academy framework which supports the further education and training of our team members nationally.   Starting with our first ever Preceptor course […]

This week we say farewell to Tracy Cameron, CEO of Windsor Private Hospital, who is stepping down to focus on life outside work. Tracy’s involvement with Windsor Private Hospital began when she joined the accounting team managing the Avenue Plastic Surgery in 2002. Later renamed Windsor Private Hospital, the day surgery was a one-theatre facility […]

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Nexus team as Director of Nursing in Bundaberg. We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Director of Nursing to lead Bundaberg Private Day Hospital into the future. Learn more about the role and what beautiful Bundaberg has to offer in the video below featuring Bundaberg Private Day Hospital […]

We are delighted to welcome Jasmine Choo to the Nexus team in the role of GM/DON at our Corymbia Day Hospital. Jasmine has a strong background in day surgery, having held senior leadership positions in boutique endoscopy and urology day hospital settings. Over the past six years, Jasmine has developed her clinical and leadership skills, including […]

Next week we say farewell to Vashti Bubenicek, GM / DON of Corymbia Day Hospital, who is retiring after a distinguished 50-year nursing career. Since joining Nexus in 2016, Vashti has been instrumental to the growth and development of Corymbia Day Hospital. Under her guidance Corymbia has grown from a high-quality but underutilised facility to […]

Nexus extends a very warm welcome to Steven Brouwer who joins us in the role of GM/DON at our Bondi Junction Private Hospital! Steven brings a wealth of clinical nursing experience, having worked in senior leadership roles at numerous high profile private hospitals across Sydney and Australia. Steven is passionate about clinical education, and his […]

Apply Now! Applications are now open for the Nexus Learning Academy Perioperative Novice Training Program.This program will commence in February 2023 and is open to candidates across New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania and Australian Capital Territory!  We’re looking for ambitious and aspiring nurses to join the Nexus Learning Academy Perioperative Novice […]

At Kogarah Private Hospital we are committed to investing in the technology to support our doctors and patients, and have recently introduced a Vitreo-retinal (VR) service, welcoming VR surgeon Dr Chris Qureshi to our facility. VR surgery represents an important group of eye procedures, treating retinal diseases including retinal detachment, sometimes under emergency conditions, and […]

Updated 29th September 2022 To all Patients and Carers, Nexus Hospitals is constantly evolving its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and we are committed to protecting the health and well-being of our patients and their carers, as well as our staff, doctors and contractors involved in our hospital operations. In line with the Victorian State […]

To All Patients and Carers, Nexus Hospitals is dedicated to safeguarding the health and well-being of our patients, their carers, our staff, doctors, and the broader community. As COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses continue to circulate with varying severity, we adhere to state health directives and standard infection control measures. Our facilities continue to screen […]

Nexus is proud to be supporting this year’s ASO Business Skills Expo running from 12th to 14th August. Join us at the Grand Hyatt in Melbourne, when the conference returns after two years in the Covid wilderness. We are delighted to sponsor the traditional Sunday Breakfast session, where our Chief Operating Officer, Scott Bell, will […]

June is Cataract Awareness Month.  Cataract affects about half of all older Australians, and can impact quality of life. Cataract surgery is one of the most commonly performed elective surgery procedures in Australia, and has evolved into one of the most successful operations in the western world. What is cataract? Cataract is the leading cause […]

The Vermont Private Hospital team gathered together on Thursday 26th May to celebrate the completion of our expansion works, and to acknowedge the hard work undertaken since our hospital opened in October 2017. Over this time we have supported over 20,000 patients undergoing a range of operations – eye surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, micro-neurosurgery, […]

We would like to welcome Dr Anagha Vaze, who joined us recently at Bondi Junction Private Hospital.    Dr Vaze is a highly skilled cataract surgeon with a strong interest in complex cataract surgery particularly in patients with retinal and inflammatory eye disease. Having completed her medical degree in India and specialising there as an […]

We are delighted to welcome Jenny Furness to the Nexus team. Jenny joins us as General Manager / DON of Insight Private Hospital. Jenny’s career started at the Albury Base Hospital in the Critical Unit before transitioning to Nurse Manager of Education for the hospital, a position she held for 6 years resulting in 100% graduate […]

Nexus Hospitals is delighted to be part of a consortium of seven businesses, led by QIC, benefiting from a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Australian electricity and natural gas company Origin Energy Ltd. Under the long-term PPA, our NSW and Victorian hospitals will be 100% powered by renewable energy from January 2025. The source of […]

As we bid farewell to Deb Van de Stadt, we’d like to take a moment to reflect on the history of Insight Private Hospital, and how under Deb’s steady leadership, the hospital has grown to play an important role in servicing the healthcare needs of the Albury-Wodonga and wider community. Deb joined Insight in 2007, […]

Nexus Hospitals would like to welcome Dr Michael Rossiter-Thornton, who joins us at our Kogarah and Crows Nest Hospitals.      Dr Rossiter-Thornton is an experienced anterior segment and cataract surgeon, with particular interest and expertise in refractive, multifocal, and complex cataract surgery, iStent insertion, and insertion of secondary sulcus (piggyback) lenses to address refractive error or […]

Nexus Chief Medical Officer, Dr Anthony Chambers, recently featured in the Medical Journal of Australia online newspaper, Insight+, outlining the important role that the private hospital sector can play in managing elective surgery backlogs left in the wake of the pandemic. You can read the full article here.

Associate Professor Matthew Simunovic recently performed the first TGA approved sub-retinal gene therapy in Australia. The four patients now treated have reported significant visual improvement, including seeing stars for the first time, and being able to walk without a cane. You can read more about this ground-breaking surgery here.

In Australia, many doctors who are specialist pain medicine physicians, such as Dr Simon Tame, are also qualified anaesthetists who have had many years of managing pain. “My primary specialty is anaesthesia, which is very precise but a little impersonal. The interaction with patients is very fleeting. Pain medicine is very much the opposite. Pain […]

Nexus Hospitals is proud to have been awarded the title of Employee Listening Champion in the 2021 Engage Rocket Workplace Transformation Awards. The Award acknowledges the active steps we have taken to listen to our staff and use their feedback to improve our workplace. We are passionate about this journey to becoming an employer of […]

In an Australian first, surgeons at Adelaide’s Tennyson Centre Day Hospital will this week begin operating using the Zeiss Artevo digital microscope – a world-first new technology that is set to revolutionise the way eye surgeons visualise the delicate structures inside the eye in 3D. The microscope is set to change the future of eye […]

We are very proud to have been awarded an Employer Support Award by Defence Reserves Support Tasmania, and privileged to support the work of our Australian Defence Force Heroes in keeping our people, properties and animals safe. Transitioning out of the Defence Forces, Sharon White was looking for a role which would give her the […]

At Hobart Day Surgery we are very proud to have supported eye surgeon Dr Robin Abell in the second ever DMEK rapid procedure performed in Australia. In a step forward in corneal graft surgery technique,  this pre-loading system allows the graft material to be pre-loaded at the eye bank, significantly reducing graft handling. This was […]

Dear Nexus colleagues, September 10th is R U OK? Day.  This important initiative reminds us of the role we all play in supporting each other in our workplace. The current disruptions caused by COVID makes the day particularly relevant this year, reminding us to take the time to reflect on how we can make a difference […]

Nexus Hospitals CEO, Andrew Petering has been interviewed in CEO Magazine on leading a truly collaborative culture at Nexus, and the benefit that brings to the healthcare system. “For Andrew, one of the most transformative aspects of Nexus has been the freedom to set a distinctive internal culture.” You can read the full article here.