First published on 04 February 2019. Updated 23 December 2025.
In the fast-paced hospital environment, it is important to look after your health, as well as that of our patients.
It is essential that you take care of your personal wellbeing to ensure you enjoy a long and sustainable career.
As you get settled in your role, remember these key tips to help you thrive in your new career:
- Prioritise your personal care at work. Make time for lunch, aim to leave on time every day and claim your overtime if you stay over. Enjoy your days off — they are precious.
- If you are unwell, take time off. It is better for you and your patients to take the time you need to recover and recuperate.
- Look after each other and treat those around you with kindness, compassion and respect.
- Don’t be afraid to ask for help. When you work closely with others, you build close relationships and people around you will care about you and want to see you succeed in all areas of your life.
St John of God Health Care is a leading health care provider in Western Australia and Victoria and offers a variety of employment and training opportunities for junior doctors across our hospitals.
What sets St John of God Health Care apart is our person-centred approach, guided by our Values of Hospitality, Respect, and Compassion, Excellence and Justice, which shines through in everything we do.
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