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St John of God Warrnambool Hospital

📍 Warrnambool

Tertiary referral hospital · founded 1939 · private

About

St John of God Warrnambool Hospital is a private, not-for-profit hospital committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to the Warrnambool community and surrounding areas. With a team of dedicated healthcare professionals, the hospital offers a wide range of services, including: Emergency care: The hospital's 24/7 emergency department is equipped to handle a variety of medical emergencies, from minor injuries to life-threatening conditions. Surgery: St John of God Warrnambool Hospital offers a comprehensive range of surgical services, including general surgery, orthopaedic surgery, and gynaecological surgery. The hospital's experienced surgeons are committed to providing patients with the best possible care. Maternity care: The hospital's maternity unit provides a welcoming and supportive environment for women giving birth. The unit offers a range of services, including antenatal care, labour and delivery, and postnatal care. Medical imaging: The hospital's medical imaging department offers a variety of diagnostic imaging services, including X-rays, ultrasounds, and CT scans. These services help doctors to diagnose and treat a wide range of medical conditions. Rehabilitation: The hospital's rehabilitation services help patients to regain their independence after an illness or injury. The team of experienced therapists provides a range of services, including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. St John of God Warrnambool Hospital is committed to providing patients with a positive and comfortable experience. The hospital offers a range of amenities, including private rooms, a café, and a chapel. The hospital also has a strong focus on patient education and provides patients with information and resources to help them understand their condition and treatment options.

Legal name
St John of God Warrnambool Hospital
Governance
Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
Employees
2,000

Capacity

Total beds 500
ICU 40
NICU 10
PICU 7
OR theatres 16
Delivery rooms 5
ED bays 20
Cath labs 3

Annual volume

Admissions / yr 46,667
Outpatient 250,000
ED visits 40,000
Births 750
Surgeries 12,500

Emergency capabilities

  • Trauma centre — Level II
  • Stroke: Thrombectomy-capable
  • Door-to-balloon: 55 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
  • Door-to-needle (stroke): 29 min

Subspecialty centres

Transplant programmes

  • Cornea

All departments

  • Internal Medicine
  • Surgery
  • Emergency

Quality metrics

MetricValueBenchmark
Risk-adjusted 30d mortality 4.1% EU avg 3.0%
HAI rate per 1000 patient-days 3.6 EU avg 1.8
30d readmission rate 24% EU avg 14%
Patient satisfaction (HCAHPS-like) -10% EU avg 76%

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Patient experience

Room categories
ward · semi-private · private
Meals
standard · halal · kosher · vegan · gluten-free · pediatric
Chaplaincy
Christian · Muslim · Jewish
Private bathroom
private + suite rooms
Wi-Fi
Free in all rooms

Awards & rankings

  • Top hospital — Warrnambool

    EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025

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