Royal Hobart Hospital
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    Company Profile

    Company overview

    Industry

    Healthcare Services

    Company size

    1,001-5,000

    Primary location

    Tasmania, Australia
    Serving Hobart for over 200 yearsRoyal Hobart Hospital (RHH) is Australia's second oldest hospital and first began serving the Hobart community in 1804.It moved to its present site in the Hobart CBD in 1820.RHH is Tasmania’s largest hospital and its major referral centre. As the major clinical teaching and research centre, it works closely with the University of Tasmania and other institutions.RHH provides acute, sub acute, mental health and aged care inpatient and ambulatory services to a population of about 240,000 people in the southern region and has 550 physical beds, including 460 acute overnight and 90 day beds.Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

    Reviews overview

    4.017 ratings in total
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    88%
    Rate salary as high or average
    76%
    Employees recommend this employer to friends

    What’s it like working at Royal Hobart Hospital?

    AI summary of recent reviews

    Employees at Royal Hobart Hospital appreciate the supportive and friendly colleagues they work with, as well as the good learning and training opportunities available. The professional and well-managed work environment is also seen as a positive aspect.

    However, there are some potential challenges, such as high workloads leading to a fast-paced environment, concerns about staffing levels and adequately trained staff in certain areas, issues with facilities like the ongoing redevelopment and lack of doors, and some concerns about management support and their understanding of on-the-ground realities.

    Recent reviews

    4.0
    RN
    Mar 2020
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    I am grateful for my time with RHH overall and would have liked more support with upskilling or moving into leadership
    The good thingsWork culture, work life balance, improved staff satisfaction and inclusion,
    The challengesLack of support for staff to upskill into desired areas or go into leadership roles
    4.0
    Registered Nurse
    Mar 2020
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Great for gaining experience and professional development.
    The good thingsGood support and education opportunities.
    The challengesBeing on call in the middle of the night. Stress of high acuity patients.
    3.0
    Registered Nurse
    Mar 2020
    Exhausted
    The good thingsThe people I work with in my area
    The challengesTrying to get adequately trained staff to work in my area
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