Address Employment Type: Full Time Fixed Term
Hours: 86 hour fortnight
Salary: $54.93 to $73.59 per hour (HM25- HM30)
Location: Mercy Hospital for Women Heidelberg
Application: Please upload resume, cover letter
Contact: Katherine Van Schilfgaarde
Email: ***************@mercy.com.au
Where there’s life, there’s Mercy.
Where there’s care, there’s You.
Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be?
For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that’s gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.
Join us at Mercy Hospital, and help us deliver even greater outcomes for our patients, families, communities, and you.
About the opportunity
The Neonatal Nursery at Mercy Hospital for Women in Heidelberg is a tertiary referral centre and a centre of excellence for neonatal care in Victoria. We admit over 1400 patients per annum and are committed to high quality neonatal care within the Victorian Public Health care system.
Opportunity to join our Neonatal team at Mercy Hospital for Women as a Neonatal Fellow (8 EFT). We are fully accredited for both basic and advanced training in paediatrics (both general paediatrics and neonatal-perinatal medicine) with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians.
Fixed term full-time and part-time job share positions available for a term of 6 or 12 months.
Responsible for the supervision of clinical care provided by Neonatal Registrars caring for newborn infants under the guidance of the Neonatal consultant.
Direct patient care over both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Administrative duties; teaching and research activity is expected. There is an active teaching program for fellows and there is protected time for research/academic pursuits.
Opportunity to develop further areas of interest such as CCPU Neonatal ultrasound.
Overseas applicants are welcome to apply.
Employment as per the AMA Victoria – Victorian Public Health Sector - Doctors in Training Enterprise Agreement 2022-2026
ABOUT YOU:
Applicants should be Advanced Trainees with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians or hold comparable, recognised qualifications/experience if you are an overseas candidate.
Medical registration (or eligible for) with the Australian Health Professionals Regulation Authority (AHPRA).
Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to work collaboratively within a diverse team.
Suitably experienced applicants may be appointed to a Senior Fellow position, with support in transition to consultant practice.
Strong teaching skills with the ability to guide and develop Registrars, Medical students, Nursing staff and others as required.
High level clinical skill and judgement in Neonatology.
Australian citizenship or be eligible for full Australian working visa (administrative assistance will be provided).
What you’ll bring
You’re resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.
To thrive in this role, you will have:
? Excellent clinical, time management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve.
? A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective patient care and management.
? The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:
? A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check.
? Current COVID-19 certificate, proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.
Why Mercy Health?
We’ve been supporting people for over 100 years. Now, we’re taking all that we have and making it even better. It’s about investing in our people and our cultures to create positive experiences and opportunities for all.
Here are some things you’ll love about working with us:
? 100+ years of caring …
We’re a cornerstone of the communities we serve, and as part of Mercy Health, the vital work you do here will always be needed. That means career stability and so much opportunity to build your rewarding future with us.
? A team of 10,000 hearts …
A career in healthcare and human services isn’t always easy, and it takes true heart. Here, you’ll join a team of over 10,000 dedicated people who carry on and support each other, whatever comes their way.
? Countless moments and lives …
As part of Mercy Health, you’ll be right at the heart of our impact. By improving the health outcomes of parents and babies through outstanding patient care, you’ll know that every moment you spend here truly matters.
? … And so much more to come.
We’re on a journey to keep growing our organisation and impact for the next 100 years. We have the leadership, the scale, the heart and the vision for the future. Let’s achieve it together.
You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:
? Develop and expand your skills, knowledge and impact across the scope of practice.
? Advance your career with ongoing professional development opportunities and educational resources in a supportive environment.
? Find a better balance with a flexible rostering.
? Make the most of your pay with our generous salary packaging options.
? Save big with access to a range of retail discounts across financial, healthcare, travel and other services.
? Live, work and feel your best with our health and wellbeing programs including an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport for you and your family. If you have an existing Fitness Passport, you can easily transfer it to Mercy Health.
Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare?
Join us and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives - and your career.
