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Graduate Nurse Program 2009
Are you interested in a Graduate Nurse Position in a rural community hospital? Are you looking to work as part of a small, dynamic and supportive team where you won't get lost in the crowd? Lorne Community Hospital has two Graduate Nurse Positions available. The hospital provides an integrated health service to a population of up to 50,000 people during the Summer holiday period. Whilst it is a small service, we do provide acute medical, urgent care, aged care, haemodialysis, district nursing and community health. The program includes an external rotation to Colac Area Health for 22 weeks which includes acute care and
peri-operative rotations.
For more information please download the brochure …Go to Employment.
To organise a tour of the hospital contact Susie Cartledge on (03) 52894305 or email scartledge.lorne@swarh.vic.gov.au
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Improving our Communities Health
Health is defined as a complete state of physical, mental and social well being,
not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
The Lorne Community Hospital is committed to the health promoting process of enabling people to feel empowered to take responsibility for their health through the implementation of programs that encourage the adoption of a healthy lifestyle. Physical activity, balanced nutritional intake, reduced use of tobacco and drugs, positive mental health, positive self esteem, social connection, safe, supportive social and economic conditions are all important factors that influence the health and well being of our community.
For further information and support on taking a positive step towards a healthier lifestyle contact the Community Health Nurse on ph. 5289 4315
Mission Statement
The Mission of the Lorne Community Hospital is to provide high quality care through the provision of a range of viable and integrated Health, Aged and Community Care.
Objectives
- To provide an integrated Health Service encompassing Acute Care, and Community Based services appropriate to meet the needs of the community of Lorne and its surrounding district.
- To provide a high quality of care for patients through the maintenance of ethical and professional standards in a safe and secure environment.
- To promote health in the Community through the initiatives in Health
- Promotion, Education and illness prevention.
- To provide the most cost effective model of health service delivery within the resources available.
Quality Statement
The Lorne Community Hospital is committed to achieving the highest standard of care for all clients, patients and residents.
This commitment extends to the safety and security of our clients groups, their visitors, our staff, our suppliers and our community.
We will maintain these standards through OH&S activities, Risk Management techniques, Quality Improvement programs and consumer participation in all that we do.
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