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SalaryThe Aboriginal Cadetship position has been developed to provide the cadet with pre-graduation professional experience while undertaking undergraduate studies in Nursing or Midwifery. The Cadet position reflects a collaborative relationship between Indigenous candidates and Mercy Health
The role of the Aboriginal Nurse or Midwifery Cadet is to provide support to the Nursing /Midwifery team in the provision of providing quality patient care. The Cadet is required to work under the direction and supervision of a Registered Midwife/ Registered Nurse at all times, within their level of education and under clearly defined role parameters.
- Fixed Term with a required minimum of the equivalent of eight weeks Full Time (40 shifts to be completed by 30 December 2024)
- Cadetship may be undertaken at either campus Mercy Hospital for Women or Werribee Mercy Hospital
- To provide patient-centred, family oriented, evidence-based care within an inter-professional team environment to achieve the best possible outcomes for their patients.
- To provide care and support as delegated relating to patients’ activities of daily living, ensuring that patients’ personal needs and comforts are maintained
- To assist in providing a safe patient environment and additional supervision ensuring patient safety
- Provide general support for the health care team, ensuring effective and efficient care delivery
- Are enrolled in a diploma of nursing, bachelor’s degree in Nursing and/or midwifery, and have progressed beyond first year.
- Have maintained a pass grade in all subjects, and
- Are living in Victoria or a cross-border community
- You identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
Mercy Hospitals Victoria Ltd incorporates:
- Mercy Hospital for Women, a major public hospital and specialist referral centre for obstetric, neonatal and gynaecological needs.
- Werribee Mercy Hospital, a general hospital providing comprehensive care to the rapidly growing western suburbs of Melbourne. This hospital is currently undergoing significant expansion with a number of exciting capital projects already underway and in planning.
Mercy Health is proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the WGEA.
WHAT WE OFFER:
Mercy Health recognises that many people want to work somewhere that is more than ‘just a job.’ At Mercy Health, we pride ourselves on our values-based culture, and offer a generous range of benefits to support you to maintain a healthy work/life balance. These include:
- Salary packaging benefits
- Opportunity to purchase additional leave
- Health and Wellbeing programs
- Camp Australia School Holiday Program
- Career progression and development opportunities
- A range of discounts available across a diverse portfolio of financial, healthcare, travel and other services
At Mercy Health we pride ourselves on embracing diversity and foster an inclusive culture where individual differences are respected and celebrated. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities and cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
The Korin Korin Balit Djak plan is the Victorian Aboriginal health, wellbeing and safety strategic plan 2017-2027 to realise the Victorian Governments commitment to developing a strong and sustainable Aboriginal workforce including public health providers.
To be the successful candidate you must meet the position requirements as well as provide a current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check.
If you would like to apply for the cadetship, you will need to submit the following: * A Cover Letter describing your interest in the cadetship, and why you want to pursue a career in nursing or midwifery
- Your CV
- Current academic transcript
Ms Jonelle Mais
Recruitment Advisor Mercy Health
(03) 8458 4313 or jmais@mercy.com.au
