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St Vincent's Hospital
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Description
St Vincents is a worldclass public hospital offering bestinclass services facilities and expertise along with educational opportunities
We have an international reputation for innovation and are regarded as a centre of excellence for clinical care research teaching and medical leadership
However conversely we are also a very communityfocused organisation being an established and essential part of Sydneys Eastern Suburbs neighbourhood In fact in 2007 we celebrated our Sesquicentenary 150 years
St Vincents Hospital was founded on the principles of compassion care and respect for all people and these ethical tenets are still the driving force behind our philosophy and methodology
Mission amp Values
The values of St Vincents Hospital derive from the mission and traditions of the Sisters of Charity Firmly grounded in the Christian tradition our values seek to give form to our activities and are at the core of our Code of Conduct and Code of Ethical Standards
Inspired by the values of the Sisters of Charity and Sisters of Mercy our mission is to bring the healing ministry of Christ to all we serve
Vision
Our vision is to serve the community through excellence in care teaching and research in both public and private health and aged care services and to reach out to the poor and the marginalised In doing so we maintain our fundamental respect for the skills and talents of our staff and our profound respect for the humanity of every individual patient
Values
Compassion
We will accept people as they are and display kindness and sensitivity to them
Justice
We will act with integrity and believe that people have the right to good health care without discrimination
Human Dignity
We will treat all people with care acknowledging each person is unique in the eyes of God
Excellence
We will excel in all that we do so that we can positively promote the healing ministry within our society
Unity
We will create a community in which we collaborate with gentleness as a sign that we value one another
Mercy
We will respond to those in need by providing the best possible treatment and care
Hospitality
We will welcome people with kindness and do all that we can to assist their health and wellbeing
Respect
We will be open to all people who need our care and our time acknowledging that they have the right to our services
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