About us
Everything begins with warm compassionate care
About our hospital
St Vincent’s Lismore is an accredited acute surgical, medical, rehabilitation and palliative care hospital which provides a wide range of hospital services.
The Hospital is committed to providing patients with quality health care in a warm and compassionate environment. From initial consultation to diagnosis, treatment and recovery, patients receive the best in hospital care from St Vincent’s highly qualified staff.
There is no need to delay if surgery or medical care is required. Prompt admission to St Vincent’s Lismore is available to patients covered by private health insurance, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs and those who are self funding.
Patients may be referred to St Vincent’s by their General Practitioner for medical treatment. St Vincent’s provides 24 hour medical staff cover to ensure the highest level of care.
When you require surgery ask your doctor for admission to St Vincent’s Hospital Lismore. Our operating theatres are fully equipped to cater for major surgical procedures.
Located within the grounds of St Vincent’s Lismore is St Joseph’s Nursing Home. St Joseph’s is a 130 bed facility catering for dementia specific, frail aged and palliative care of the elderly.
The hospital campus also houses a multi-level Specialist Medical Centre, giving patients access to many of our consulting specialists right here on site, as well as through our Ballina suites which give coastal residents easier access to the best doctors in our region
Our mission
To create a culture of excellence in quality healthcare, reflecting Catholic values and principles in the spirit of Jesus Christ.
Our vision
To create an environment where people are engaged and enthusiastic to be involved with the serving and achievements of the entities of the St Vincent’s campus
- Where practitioners are competent, confident and committed to providing personalised care.
- Where employees, patients, family and friends are treated with respect and compassion.
- Where the goal is to achieve the best possible health and social outcomes.
Our values
At St Vincent’s Lismore, we think and act in a way that promotes our own wellbeing, and the wellbeing of others. We achieve this by aligning behaviours with our five core values.
Compassion
We value Compassion because it is a means of creating an empathetic, respectful connection with other human beings. This connection and understanding makes a real difference. Compassion results in caring action.
Respect
We value Respect because it encourages a positive regard for other people’s feeling and wishes. Respect shows appreciation for the ability and worth of others. Respect in essential for true teamwork and friendship.
Integrity
We value Integrity, as upholders of truth, and diligence in our work ethic. Integrity means we do what is right, even when no one is watching.
Courage
We value Courage, to speak up, to have a point of view, to defend what’s right, to embrace new ideas. Courage is taking ownership even if it costs.
Kindness
We value Kindness as it keeps us selfless, caring and compassionate. Choosing to do something to help others, not always to our own benefit. Kindness is the act of being friendly and generous.