AddressEmployment Type: Casual
Salary: As per EBA plus casual loading
Location: Werribee Mercy Hospital
Application: Please upload resume, cover letter, driver licence, police check, VISA status, relevant qualifications and other documentation as listed in the job ad
Contact: Acting Casual bank and pool manager, Alex Angel, Email: AAngel @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
We are currently seeking applications from highly motivated experienced Registered Psych nurses who would like to join our Mental Health team at Werribee Mercy Hospital (WMH) on a Casual basis to provide backfill for staff shortfalls and leave.
● To provide best practice patient care as a pivotal member of the multidisciplinary hospital team
● To provide backfill for staff shortfall and leave across all shifts as allocated
● Regularly accept and work a minimum of two (2) casual shifts per month
What you'll bring
You're resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centered care.
To thrive in this role, you will have:
● Be registered with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
● Have a minimum of 2 years experience within a relevant area
● Be committed to the delivery of a high standard of person centered care.
● Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of best service user outcomes.
● Strong critical thinking skill and clinical knowledge with the ability to advocate for the service user.
● Excellent and effective interpersonal and communication skills.
● Ability to commit to at least 2 shifts per fortnight across a rotating roster.
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.
