WORK HEALTH & SAFETY GUIDEBOOK & INDUCTION
The Jon & Jon Medical 2026 WHS Guidebook ensures our internal employees and valued locums stay safe, supported, and informed. This induction outlines our commitment to a culture of care, providing the protocols needed to navigate the unique challenges of the medical environment.
Key policies for all staff and locums include:
- Work Health & Safety Policy: Our framework for maintaining a safe clinical environment through continuous improvement and stakeholder consultation.
- Psychological Health at Work: Strategies to promote a safe and supportive workplace that protects mental health and provides access to appropriate support.
- Managing Psychosocial Risk: A practical framework for assessing and managing psychosocial risks before and during placements, with ongoing check-ins and support.
- Fatigue Management Policy: Vital guidelines to help you manage the risks of tiredness and ensure you are always fit for duty.
- Bullying, Harassment and Violence Policy: Standards for a respectful workplace where every individual is treated with dignity.
- Drugs and Alcohol Policy: A zero-tolerance approach to ensure a safe, substance-free environment for all staff and patients.
- Remote and Isolated Work Policy: Specific safety protocols and communication systems for those working in rural or isolated locations.
- Trauma & Vicarious Trauma Policy: Resources and support systems to help manage the emotional impact of exposure to traumatic events.
The Sexual Harassment Prevention Plan outlines how Jon & Jon Medical identifies and manages the risk of sexual and gender-based harassment across all placements. It sets out practical measures, including pre-placement briefings, host vetting, regular welfare check-ins and confidential reporting pathways. The plan is designed to ensure workers feel safe, supported and able to raise concerns without affecting future placement opportunities.
