Meet our executive team

 

The Chief Executive Officer / Director of Nursing, Deputy Director of Nursing and the Mission Director, take a leadership role in managing the Hopsital's business plan, legal obligations and patient care.

The core leadership team is also supported by key Executive members comprising: Finance Manager, Business Analyst / Business Development Manager, HR Manager, and our Quality Manager.

Together, this group ensure the hospital provides the best quality care to our patients.

 

Lisa Norman
Chief Executive Officer / Director of Nursing

Lisa Norman joined St John of God Hospital Berwick as Chief Executive Officer in January 2010.

She has extensive experience in healthcare settings and a strong track record in driving forward hospital growth. Her previous role as Chief Executive Officer of St John of God Nepean Rehabilitation saw her double the number of patients in 3.5 years and at the same time improve patient and staff satisfaction.

Lisa brings with her a wide and varied background. She has over seven years experience at Executive Management level in private health care and more than eleven years experience in Nurse Management. Lisa will continue the hospital's growth path to expand the quality services we provide.

Prior to joining St John of God Health Care in 2006, Lisa was Director of Clinical Services at Beleura Private Hospital in Mornington with Ramsay Healthcare. Lisa also held senior positions at The Valley Private Hospital in Mulgrave. 

Lisa graduated in 1990 as a Registered Nurse and quickly developed an interest in Emergency and Trauma Nursing. After completing further study in this area she worked in several Emergency Departments and became a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Emergency Nursing prior to commencing in Healthcare Management. Lisa is currently studying a Graduate Certificate in Catholic Leadership and Identity at Australian Catholic University. 

Ruth Sharkie
Director of Mission 

Ruth Sharkie was appointed Director of Mission in 2009. This is a unique position within the Hospital as the role ensures our values of Hospitality, Compassion, Respect, Justice, and Excellence are upheld by the Hospital in our patient care. The role also establishes a well coordinated and mutual relationship between the Hospital and key community services. These include: local council, faith groups, religious groups, not-for-profit groups, and essential services such as aged care etc. This ensures that we can respond to your care needs in a holistic way.

Ruth’s most recent roles include a previous Mission Directorship at Calvary Health Care Bethlehem in South Caulfield, the Co-ordinator of Pastoral Care and Bereavement Services, Bereavement Counsellor and Pastoral Counsellor in the Community Palliative Care Service.

Ruth also comes from a background in education and has many years experience in the parish setting in particular as a family counsellor and Pastoral Associate at St. Peter’s Parish in East Bentleigh.