Established in 1855 Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) is Western Australia's longest-serving hospital and renowned for contributing to innovation and excellence in medical research and patient care. We have one of the busiest Emergency Departments in Australia and the second biggest trauma workload in the country.

Our mission is:

Healthy people, amazing care.

Koorda moort, moorditj kwabadak.

As a premier teaching hospital, RPH has a number of joint appointments with the universities and built a global reputation in research and innovation. We have hosted many significant medical breakthroughs, and have an enviable global reputation that includes Nobel Prize-winning discoveries.

Our dedicated team of health care professionals and patient support staff provide exceptional care and are committed to provide safe, high-quality and efficient services to our patients. Together with our 500 volunteers, we provide Western Australians with a supportive and compassionate service.

RPH is a 450-bed adult hospital, continuing to provide an extensive range of services including:

• adult major trauma
• complex and elective surgery
• highly specialised surgical services
• tertiary mental health
• specialist medical services
• a range of same-day clinical support services.

RPH is part of the East Metropolitan Health Service, one of the fastest growing health services in Western Australia.