St. Vincent's Hospital Melbourne Information & Guidelines for ...

HOSPITAL MISSION & VALUESOur MissionInspired by the caring tradition of the Sisters of Charity and the healingministry of Christ, St. Vincent's Hospital Melbourne strives to be a leader inproviding high quality and innovative health care to the community. Our valuesand concern for all people permeate every aspect of the life and work of thehospital. Our leadership is achieved through the outstanding contribution ofour people in delivering a range of specialist hospital and community services,underpinned by excellence in education and research.Our ValuesThe values of the Sisters of Charity are the foundation of our mission. We areguided by these values in our relationship with those we serve, with ourpartners and with each other. We will continually strive for:• CompassionAccepting people as they are, bringing to each the love and tenderness ofChrist.• JusticeActing with integrity and respecting the rights of all.• Human DignityRespecting the uniqueness of each person created in the image and likeness ofGod.• ExcellenceExcelling in all aspects of our healing ministry.• UnityCreating a community characterised by harmony and collaboration.Our ServicesSt. Vincent’s Hospital is owned and operated by the Sisters of Charity HealthService (SCHS, the largest non-government, not for profit health care providerin Australia. The SCHS operates 21 other health, research, and aged carefacilities. In Melbourne, the Health Service incorporates St. Vincent’s HospitalMelbourne, Caritas Christi Hospice, St. George’s Health Service and PragueHouse.St. Vincent's Hospital provides specialised adult medical, surgical, emergencyand psychiatric services, as well as a range of community and outreach services.As a leading teaching and referral centre, there is a major emphasis oneducation and research.3