Located in the quiet suburb of Deakin, Calvary John James is the largest private, not-for-profit hospital in the ACT, servicing a regional population of 518,000 and admitting over 17,000 patients per year.
Uniquely self-sufficient, we are driven by excellence in service and guided by our vision, mission, values and code of conduct.
Vision
Our Vision identifies that we are striving to be, and to be recognised as, a leader in strengthening and developing Catholic health at regional and national levels through the creation of integrated models of care, where excellence and leadership are pursued by all, to best meet the needs of the people and communities we serve.
Mission
Our Mission is to bring the healing ministry of Jesus to those who are sick, dying, and in need, through 'being for others':
- In the spirit of Mary standing by her son on Calvary
- Through the provision of quality, responsive and compassionate health and aged care services based on Gospel values and
- In celebration of the rich heritage and story of the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary
Values
Our Values are visible in how we act and treat others. As stewards of the rich heritage of care and compassion of the Little Company of Mary we are guided by the following values:
- Hospitality - we demonstrate and foster openness to others in a spirit of warmth, compassion, and gracious receptivity
- Healing - we anticipate and respond to the needs of people by the provision of holistic care
- Stewardship - we ensure that our philosophy governs the way we relate to our people and to the communities we serve, that we respect and care for our environment, and that we use our scarce health care resources to best advantage as a united group
- Respect - we respect the sacredness of the gift of life, the value and dignity of all persons and our obligation to relate to all with justice and compassion
Code of Conduct
As an organisation, we aim to:
- Be helpful, friendly and courteous
- Display compassion, exercise sensitivity and strive for understanding
- Provide a safe and fair patient care environment and workplace
- Foster a creative organisation which values teamwork, staff skill development, and personal growth
- Provide an environment and culture of continuous improvement
