Nineteen years ago, Hollie Stein was born prematurely at just 34 weeks and spent her first days in the neonatal unit at Joondalup Health Campus (JHC). There, midwives, nurses, and paediatricians worked tirelessly to ensure she was healthy enough to go home.
Nearly two decades on, Hollie has returned to the same hospital—this time as an employee, eager to care for other precious newborns and their mothers. Her return is particularly meaningful because two nurses and a paediatrician who treated her in her first weeks of life still work at the hospital: neonatal nurse-midwife Janet Walker, paediatrician Dr Brad Jongeling, and staff development nurse Ann Cameron.
Hollie is among dozens of nurses who began their careers at JHC in 2026 through Ramsay Health Care’s graduate pathways program. She shared that her childhood experiences with hospital staff inspired her to pursue a career in nursing, and she is excited to continue building her confidence and developing her skills.
“I’ve wanted to be a nurse or midwife since primary school,” Hollie said. “I had surgeries as a kid and always looked up to the nurses who looked after me. My mum also worked here as a registered nurse and midwife, and that inspired me as well. While studying, I had two placements at JHC in general medicine and palliative care. I had such a good experience that I applied as a graduate enrolled nurse, and thankfully was offered a position, this time in obstetrics and gynaecology.”
Ms Cameron expressed how rewarding it is to watch former patients enter the healthcare field with enthusiasm. “It’s so nice that we’re starting to see our old patients come through and be passionate in their medical careers in the same way we are,” she said. “Our babies and their families are lucky to be supported by a team of professionals with decades of experience, who are now training the next generation of healthcare workers.”
