Mel Jurd and Meg Graham

Working for a regional hospital offers so much in terms of opportunity, support and integration into a close-knit community that is hard to resist.

Health professionals come to GV Health for the experience and end up staying for the lifestyle and job satisfaction.

Speech Pathologists, Mel Jurd and Meg Graham are proof of how an opportunity to broaden their scope of practice, broadened their entire life when they started their careers with GV Health.

“I’ve been able to work across programs supporting people from when they arrive in ED through to settling back at home, which is really rewarding,” Meg said.

“And outside of work, there’s no traffic, quick commutes and plenty to enjoy with family and friends.”

Mel met her husband shortly after moving to the region in 2013 and has been here ever since.

Meg said even speech therapists need to be generalist when working in a regional setting “because you never know who’s going to walk through the door.”

“I enjoy that variety,” she said.

The diversity of regional practice and the balance of lifestyle have allowed the “speechies” to settle and establish meaningful work and social connections here.

They agree the scope of practice and team culture at GV Health is a stand out.

“Staff wellbeing is a real priority here, and that makes a difference,” Meg said.

If you’re looking for a career in health that offers opportunity to work across different programs, that builds your skills and offers plenty of professional and personal development, consider a future with GV Health.