We are honest, equitable and accountable in our actions, consistently following through on our commitments.<\/p>\n
Integrity at Metro North Health is about doing the right thing, even when no one is watching. It is reflected through honesty, fairness, and transparency, and through decisions and actions that build trust and credibility across our teams, services, and community.<\/p>\n
During the 2025 Have Your Say Survey, staff selected the following definition as the one that best reflects what integrity means at Metro North Health:<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are honest, equitable and accountable in our actions, consistently following through on our commitments.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n This shared understanding guides how integrity is experienced in our work, our relationships and our leadership.<\/p>\n Integrity is reflected in how we make decisions, uphold standards, follow through on commitments, and act in ways that are fair, ethical, and transparent.<\/p>\n The examples below illustrate how integrity often shows up in everyday work across Metro North Health.<\/p>\n<\/div> Integrity can be seen through everyday actions and choices that build trust, support fairness, and uphold ethical practice.<\/p>\n This can include:<\/p>\n Integrity is often visible through consistent actions that promote trust, fairness, and safe, high-quality care.<\/p>\n Across Metro North Health, this may include examples such as:<\/p>\n In day-to-day work<\/strong><\/p>\n Within teams<\/strong><\/p>\n In patient and community care<\/strong><\/p>\n Metro North Health supports integrity through systems, policies, and initiatives that strengthen ethical conduct, accountability, and trust.<\/p>\n Integrity and impartiality are key principles of the Code of Conduct for the Queensland Public Service<\/a>, guiding ethical decision-making and professional relationships across Metro North Health.<\/p>\n Flexible working arrangements<\/a> are supported through mutual trust, responsibility, and fairness, enabling balanced and accountable ways of working.<\/p>\n Through the Health Equity Strategy<\/a>, racial equity is embedded across the Values in Action Framework, reinforcing ethical, inclusive, and fair practices.<\/p>\n The Ethical Standards Unit<\/a> provides safe and confidential avenues to raise concerns, supporting transparency, accountability, and trust.<\/p>\n Recruitment initiatives<\/a>, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cadetships and targeted tools, remove barriers and support equity and inclusion.<\/p>\n Respect@Work<\/a> initiatives reflect our commitment to eliminating workplace sexual harassment<\/a> and promoting dignity and fairness.<\/p>\n Metro North\u2019s Performance and Accountability Framework<\/a> brings integrity to life by setting clear expectations, accountabilities, and governance structures that support fair, transparent decision making and continuous improvement across the organisation.<\/p>\n The Leadership in Action<\/a> principle Model the Way<\/em> supports ethical, transparent, and consistent leadership.<\/p>\n The Ethical Standards Unit<\/a> provides training that supports staff to understand their obligations, navigate ethical dilemmas, and make sound, accountable decisions<\/p>\n Performance development plans (PDPs)<\/a> support reflection, accountability, and follow-through on professional commitments and growth.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Integrity is lived across Metro North every day – from clinicians raising safety concerns, to staff supporting colleagues with fairness, to leaders modelling transparency and accountability.<\/p>\nHow we bring integrity to life at Metro North Health<\/h2>\n
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