Our vision
Healthy, empowered and connected communities.
Our vision supports our strategic plan and goals for the future.
Our purpose
Together, we deliver high quality, safe and equitable patient-centred care, locally.
Our values
We worked with our staff to create a shared value system we all believe in.
Each value is supported by core behaviours, guiding what we do, how we act, and how we treat our patients and each other.
Collaboration
Through partnerships and co-operation we drive innovation.
- Build strong relationships
- Be open to new ways of doing things
- Be non-confrontational – try to understand others’ perspectives
- Involve others when making decisions
Trust
Having confidence, and belief in each other to be able to rely and depend on our action.
- Own your actions and behaviours
- Look for solutions not blame
- Keep your word and do what you say
- Make your decisions based on fact not assumptions - don’t gossip
Respect
We show respect and compassion for the people we care for and work with.
- Appreciate the values of difference – don’t be judgemental
- Be welcoming and listen to each other
- Be aware of your tone of voice and body language
- Value the opinion of others
Teamwork
We depend on and support one another individually and as a team.
- Act as one health service
- Be aware of your personal triggers – manage your emotions
- Give and receive feedback constructively but don’t make it personal
- Be flexible, compassionate and offer to help