Notice of postponement

The Heathcote Health Annual General Meeting has been postponed from the scheduled date of Wednesday 24 November 2021

Once a new date has been scheduled invitations will be extended

We regret any inconvenience this postponement may have caused.

Sincerely, The Heathcote Health Board of Directors.

Heathcote is situated 50 km (40 min drive) east of Bendigo via the McIvor Highway.

Heathcote Hospital was established in 1859, is an innovative public and commonwealth funded rural provider of Acute, Emergency, Residential Aged Care and Community Care services.

Our services include:

• Acute Ward with 8 Acute beds, 1 Transition Care bed and 2 bed Urgent Care Centre
• 42 Aged Care beds including 30 Hostel and 12 Nursing Home
• Community & District Nursing Service
• Nurse Practitioners on-site
• RIPERN model of care for Urgent Care

FEATURES OF OUR GRADUATE NURSE PROGRAM INCLUDE:

52 week program

We take 2 Graduates in our program:

• Rotations include
  • Acute & Urgent Care
  • Residential Aged Care
  • District Nursing
• Supernumerary orientation at the beginning of each rotation
• Linked to Bendigo Health’s Graduate Nurse Study Day’s
• Opportunity for short supernumerary rotations at Bendigo Health in areas of interest
• Flexible rostering
• Friendly supportive environment with Clinical Nurse Educator and Clinical Support Nurse

HOW TO APPLY

• Applications are via computer-match, visit www.pmcv.com.au for details on this service.

• Send a cover letter outlining your suitability for our Graduate Nurse program and a copy of your up-to-date resume to:

• In your resume, include the names and contact details of at least 2 professional referees

• Include certified copies of university results to date and 2 relevant clinical appraisal summaries

KEY DATES

• Closing date for applications & preferences is Friday 9th July 2021
• Interviews will be held between Monday 2nd August to Friday 13th of August 2021.
• Computer matching takes place from the 27th September to 1st of October, 2021.
• Computer Match results available Monday 4th October 2021.
• Heathcote Health 2022 Graduate program commences at the start 31st January 2022.
• You are invited for a tour of Heathcote Health (by appointment)

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Tracie Oates
Clinical Nurse Educator
54310900
toates@heathcotehealth.org

Program Brochure

Heathcote Health 2022 Graduate Nurse Program Brochure

 

 

The Heathcote Health COVID19 DriveThrough Symptomatic Testing Clinic has added a weekend testing opportunity

SATURDAY 5th JUNE 2021

Hours of operation: 10:00am to 12:00noon

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Access is via Hay Street (off Hospital Street), follow signage to the Testing Clinic

Appointments must be made via the booking process by phoning Heathcote Health reception during business hours on (03)5431-0900. Bookings will be taken up until 4:00pm on Friday 04/06/2021

If you have further questions, please message our Facebook page, email enquiries@heathcotehealth.org or refer to the Heathcote Health website www.heathcotehealth.org

 

 

 

 

 

When: 2:30pm Wednesday 24th February 2021

The AGM will be a COVID Safe Event via Zoom Electronic Platform

Register for tickets here

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/heathcote-health-2020-annual-general-meeting-tickets-128438419771

BUSINESS

To receive the report of the Board of Directors and Statement of Accounts of the Service for the year ended 30th June 2020

GUEST SPEAKER

Mr Eugene Meegan

PUBLIC QUESTION TIME

Questions on Notice may be submitted to the Chief Executive Officer no later than Tuesday 16th February 2021 via email: enquiries@heathcotehealth.org

An invitation is extended to all members of the public to attend this meeting

26th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM) – AGENDA

1. WELCOME TO COUNTRY
2. NOTICE OF MEETING
3. WELCOME
4. APOLOGIES
5. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
6. BOARD CHAIR REPORT
7. RECEIPT AND ADOPTION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
8. GUEST SPEAKER – Mr Eugene Meegan
9. THANK YOU TO GUEST SPEAKER
10. PRESENTATIONS – Life Governor, Staff & Volunteer service awards, Employee of the Year award
11. QUESTIONS/COMMENTS
12. CLOSE

Expressions of interest are being sought to provide Heathcote Health with Aboriginal/First Nation People Artwork.

Heathcote Health is located on Taungurung land and we are looking to commission an indigenous artist to produce art that is welcoming to all people, particularly First Nation people, through an expression of interest (EOI) process.

The Heathcote Health Aboriginal Advisory Committee; made up of Heathcote Health Executive/Staff, DHHS representative, BDAC representative & Taungurung Land & Water Council representative, have agreed that the artwork should reflect: ‘that in conjunction with cultural awareness training for Heathcote Health staff and volunteers, Aboriginal Artwork can assist Heathcote Health to create a welcoming environment, that is respectful and safe for Aboriginal people to self-identify’.

• The theme of the artwork could be a topic relating to health or local environment.
• At least one of these surfaces would be outdoors, for easily identifiable indication of the welcoming, respectful and safe environment at Heathcote Health. Art space 3 would be of a permanent nature, painted (or other medium as required) directly on surfaces that can be adequately maintained. Other art is of a removable or portable nature.
•  Art should be suitable and appropriate to be displayed inside and outside a public building; outdoor welcome sign, interior walls in the Access & Support Hub, Meeting Room walls, etc
•  The artist must agree to transfer exclusive ownership of the intellectual property in the property to Heathcote Health and must sign a license for Heathcote Health to use the work. The artist will be acknowledged where possible on materials and artworks.
• A budget of up to $6000.00 is available in total for the 5 art spaces. (See attachment – Appendix 1 – showing photos and dimensions of art spaces)

Members of the Heathcote Health Aboriginal Advisory Committee would make up a panel for consideration of the applications submitted in response to the EOI to ensure there are fair, equitable and impartial opportunities for all applicants and to ensure authenticity of artworks/artists.

To make further enquiry or for more information about the art spaces please email Michelle Chapman mchapman@heathcotehealth.org or call 5431-0900

If you wish to view the art spaces COVID-19 restrictions apply.

EOI’s will be accepted via a letter or email by close of business: Friday 29th January 2021

All EOI’s are to be forwarded marked “Confidential – Aboriginal Art Work EOI” to Michelle Chapman, Executive Assistant, Heathcote Health, 39 Hospital Street, Heathcote, 3523 or mchapman@heathcotehealth.org

(part of the Greater Bendigo Against Family Violence calendar of events for 16 days of activism campaign)

DO you live in Heathcote, a surrounding town or community?

You’re invited to the Heathcote Community Dog Walk!

It’s a 16-day long ‘virtual’ event to raise awareness on gender and family based violence in rural communities, Nov 25 – Dec 10.

HOW IT WORKS

1. Get out with your family and friends on a walk – COVIDSafe – dogs encouraged, but not essential. We love the Heathcote Dog Park and the O’Keefe Rail Trail. Luckily they’re located in the same place: next to the Lions rotunda and Heathcote Primary School car park on Herriot St (Mitre 10 end).
2. Wear something orange
3. Take a photo
4. Post it to social media with the hash tag #WhyWeWalk

The Heathcote Community Dog Walk is registered with the Safe Steps virtual walk, and is part of the Greater Bendigo Against Family Violence calendar of events, for the 16 days of activism campaign against family violence.

Together we can raise awareness and start an important conversation!

DO YOU NEED HELP? contact Orange Door (Loddon) on 1800 512 359 or visit https://orangedoor.vic.gov.au/ . 

The Heathcote Community House can act as a point of referral for services, tel 5431 0930.

In an emergency, contact 000.

The Minister for Health, Martin Foley MP, is pleased to invite applications for part time board positions with terms of office commencing from 1 July 2021.

Safe and high quality healthcare for all Victorians is a priority of the Victorian Government. Applicants for board directorships must be able to demonstrate and provide evidence in support of the skills they identify in their applications.

These positions provide an exciting opportunity for members of the Victorian public with relevant experience and qualifications to contribute to the strategic leadership of public health care delivery to the community.

All applications will be considered however the board would particularly welcome applicants with expertise in the competency areas of:

1. Clinical Governance
2. Human Resources Management
3. Law

Please refer to the Position Description for more details about the competencies needed.

The Victorian Government is committed to ensuring boards and committees broadly reflect the diversity of the Victorian community. We welcome applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all ages, people with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender diverse and intersex people.

Applications close at 5.00 pm Monday 30 November 2020.

For further information including how to apply, please visit www.health.vic.gov.au/governance

How to Apply:

Applicants are required to register an account on the Get on Board website prior to applying online. Once you have registered an account with Get on Board, please click the ‘apply online’ button.

When you apply for a board position, you will be required to enter your personal details, and complete a declaration of private interests form before moving on to a questionnaire.

In the questionnaire, you will have the opportunity to address the key selection criteria and outline your relevant qualifications and experience. Applicants must upload a current curriculum vitae with their application.

Applicants should view the ‘How to apply’ document and position description when completing their application.

Board directors of public hospitals and multi purpose services are eligible to receive remuneration.

For further information, please visit https://www2.health.vic.gov.au/hospitals-and-health-
services/boards-and-governance/education-resources-for-boards/board-remuneration.

Applicants are able to apply to a maximum of five board director positions. If more than five positions are applied for, only the first five will be considered.

For all enquiries regarding the appointment process, please contact Liz Cleary (Liz.Cleary@dhhs.vic.gov.au).

For all enquiries regarding the board, please contact Michelle Chapman
(mchapman@heathcotehealth.org) (03) 5431-0903

Heathcote Health will be holding symptomatic coronavirus (COVID-19) testing clinics on Tuesday and Thursday each week.

During the summer period, as from Monday 16th November 2020, the
operation times will be 10am to 11am by appointment only. (testing not available on Public Holidays)

This means if you have any of the following symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) you may attend to be tested:

In certain circumstances headaches, muscle soreness, stuffy nose, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea may also be considered as symptoms.

The Heathcote Health Testing Clinic will operate as a drive-through service between 10:00am and 11:00am as from 16/11/2020 at the rear of the Social Support Group Building; enter via Hay Street and follow signage.

Please make a booking by phoning (03)5431-0900 in business hours.

A limited number of appointments are available each day.

Your patience and understanding is appreciated as we are currently experiencing a high volume of appointments.

Please bring your Medicare card, there will be no charge as the service will be bulk-billed

You will be asked a series of questions such as:

• Full name
• Date of birth
• Address
• Contact number
• Email address – if you have one
• Occupation
• Do you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
• Your symptoms
• Travel history of the last 14 days
• Contact with any confirmed cases of COVID19

Your consent will be required to proceed with testing
Please make a booking by phoning (03)5431-0900 in business hours
Please follow signage and directions of the Heathcote Health staff
Test results will be communicated to you directly

It is a directive that if your test results are positive, you will be required to isolate for 14-days & re-present (twice) for testing at the completion of the isolation period.

Please check the Heathcote Health Facebook page for up to date information regarding our COVID-19 Testing Clinic and all health related matters

 

 

Heathcote Health is inviting you to join our conversation regarding Strategic Planning for 2021-2024.

Heathcote Health Strategic Plan 2021-2024

Agenda: Stakeholder consultation workshops

By videoconference:

Monday 19th October 2020:  5.00pm to 6:30pm

Tuesday 20th October 2020: 1.00pm to 2.30pm

Purpose of workshops

These two workshops will provide an opportunity for Heathcote Health’s stakeholders and partners to discuss strategic challenges and opportunities facing the Heathcote community and its health service. Two different times are provided for convenience, and it is not expected that people would attend both meetings unless they wish to.

Chair

Ann Lansberry and/or Shonelle McEvoy, Board Director Heathcote Health

Facilitator

Alison Hallahan, Principal Biruu

Agenda

Running time	Discussion item	Discussion lead
10 mins	Welcome, background and purpose Commencement of meeting	Chair
30 mins	Environmental scan What internal and external factors are impacting Heathcote communities and Heathcote Health at the moment? How resilient is the community? How can Heathcote Health contribute to good community outcomes? The SARS Cov-2 pandemic will continue to impact Victoria and Heathcote during the next three year planning period: what have been the particular impacts for Heathcote communities?	Alison Hallahan
20 mins	Overview of current strategic goals. Do these goals remain current? What other goals would be useful? Increase community awareness and engagement Develop and sustain an effective, motivated, diverse and flexible workforce and be an employer of choice Services are strategically planned and delivered in line with demographic and health projections Services are delivered effectively and efficiently A strategic engagement plan is developed and implemented in line with identified areas for improvement Good governance decisions are used to guide strategic decision making Heathcote Health maintains high levels of safety and quality in the delivery of its services.	Alison Hallahan
20 mins	Resources: What can stakeholders and partners bring to an ongoing relationship with Heathcote Health for the benefit of the community? What do stakeholders and partners need from Heathcote Health?	Alison Hallahan
10 mins	Conclusion and next steps: Facebook conversation Reference Group Timelines	Chair

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https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HeathcoteHealth_Strategic_Planning_Survey

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Heathcote Health Strategic Planning Community Engagement Session 1 – 19th October 2020

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Heathcote Health Strategic Planning Community & Stakeholder Consultation session 2 – 20th Oct 2020

 

 

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