Mackay Hospital and Health Service has welcomed Paula Foley as interim Chief Executive.
Paula joined the Executive Leadership Team this week and will remain with the health service until the recruitment of a permanent Chief Executive.
She is an accomplished health professional and senior clinician with 29 years of experience in hospitals and health service.
Paula has held many leadership roles within Queensland Health and most recently was Chief Operating Officer – Mater Health, South Queensland, responsible for overseeing public and private hospitals.
Prior to that, Paula worked at Metro South Hospital and Health Service, where she was the Director of the Clinical Improvement Unit, Director of Nursing and Deputy Surgical Stream Lead from 2011 to 2021.
Paula holds a Master’s in Project Management/Clinical Redesign, a Bachelor of Science (Organisational Psychology) and a Bachelor of Health Science-Nursing.
She has been awarded Hospital and Health Service Board Chair Awards, including Empowering People, Excellence in Patient-Centred Care, Shaping our Future and Innovative Strategies in Improving Patient Access to Elective Surgery.
When she’s not working Paula can be found spending time with family and friends and relaxing with a good book.
