# @qldhealth on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DdU7cgbTpJJ
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/70654866-qldhealth-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-09-15T23:57:25.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Queensland Health (@qldhealth) — https://gondola.cc/qldhealth

## Caption

Hi, I’m Jordan. At the age of 16, I received a life-saving liver transplant at the Princess Alexandra Hospital (PAH).

And that’s the reason I now work there as an emergency department (ED) nurse! 😮🏥

Not long after I was born, I was diagnosed with a rare, inherited condition called Alagille syndrome, a genetic disorder where bile builds up in the liver or other organs in the body. 

It affected my heart and liver and meant things like high-contact sport were out of the question due to my brittle bones. 🦴

At 14 I was put on the liver transplant waitlist, and 22 months later we got a call in the early hours of the morning that would change my life—a transplant offer!

The PAH holds a special place in my heart. During my long recovery there, after experiencing a rare transplant complication, I decided to become a nurse. 🥰

Up until that time, I thought I’d pursue a career in teaching, perhaps as a performing arts teacher.

But then things got really rough with my recovery. I’d just been given the best gift of my life (my transplant), and I didn’t really think I was going to live much longer, to be honest. 

It was the nurses who really got me through. I’m now celebrating 10 years post liver transplant and I’m so grateful to my donor and their family. ❤️

What I love most about emergency nursing is being a smiling face for those that are most likely having the worst day of their lives.
 
For many, hospitals can be a scary place, and when you’re battling a serious acute condition or potentially a new diagnosis, to be there for them and answer questions they have in this time of uncertainty is truly an honour.
 
Giving lifesaving treatment in the ED isn’t just a job, it’s a passion. Every day we are faced with the unknown, but as a team we will always strive for the best for you and your loved ones.

#forreal #qldhealth

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