St VincentÍs Health Australia is the nationÍs largest Catholic not-for-profit health and aged care provider. Our services comprise 27 facilities along the east coast of Australia including six public hospitals, eight private hospitals, 13 aged care facilities and four co-located research institutes (Victor Chang Cardiac Institute, Garvan Institute of Medical Research, OÍBrien Institute, and St VincentÍs Institute of Medical Research). St VincentÍs Health Australia operates more than 2,500 hospital beds, 1,100 aged care places, employs over 17,000 staff, works with over 2,500 medical practitioners and draws on the talents of over 1,300 generous volunteers. Each year we provide care to more than 250,000 inpatients and over a million episodes of ambulatory care through our outpatient services. Our heritage: From the health services established by the Sisters of Charity in 1857 at Woolloomooloo in Sydney, St VincentÍs Health Australia has grown to encompass a diverse range of health services including acute medical and surgical services, emergency and critical care, aged and sub-acute care, diagnostics, mental health, correctional health, palliative care, residential care, research and education. Our mission: As a Catholic health and aged care service our mission is to bring GodÍs love to those in need through the healing ministry of Jesus. We are especially committed to people who are poor or vulnerable. We draw on the talents of our people and collaborate with others who share our vision and values to continue the pioneering spirit of Mary Aikenhead and the Sisters of Charity. We are committed to providing compassionate and innovative care, enabling hope for those we serve.