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The Emergency Department (ED) paediatric team at Redland Hospital is making a real difference for children and their families.
Piper (pictured) and her mum, Cristie, recently visited the hospital to check for one of those nasty winter bugs.
Cristie said it was reassuring to have the paediatric Emergency Department close to home.
“Piper has been more lethargic than usual, so we are getting her checked.
“Just last week, I was here with my son, Benji who had a terrible earache.”
With close to two decades’ experience Clinical Nurse Paediatric Emergency Department Dania Bryant said working with children and babies in the Emergency Room could be tough.
“Building trust with kids and their parents takes time, especially in a place that can be scary,” she said.
“We make sure to explain things in simple terms to help reduce fear and anxiety.
“The most rewarding part of the job is knowing the care provided can improve a child’s health and help families manage their child’s recovery.
“Playing with the kids, blowing bubbles, and getting them to smile or giggle is always the best part of my day,” Dania said.
However, there are also difficult moments.
“Seeing children in pain and dealing with anxious or grieving parents is always hard but the team works to provide support and comfort during these times.”
Dania said she loved working at Redland Hospital because of its friendly, community feel.
“It’s great to work close to home in a place where people look out for each other, and the coffee cart and scones are a nice bonus!” she said.
She said a typical shift for the paediatric team involved a variety of cases, keeping them on their toes and working closely with
the children’s inpatient team to make sure each child received the right care.
“We see all sorts of cases, which means we have to manage how patients move through our small department to leave hospital, or be admitted,” Dania explained.
The work of Dania and the ED paediatric team at Redland Hospital helps many children and their families and their efforts show the importance of caring, compassionate healthcare.
Thank you for making a such a difference to the lives of our kids when they are at their most vulnerable!
