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Form of workDual Qualified Registered Nurse-Midwife (RN/RM) - Emergency Department
ABOUT THE ROLE:
Join the team in our dynamic and fast-paced Emergency Department where you will provide care for women who present with a variety of problems occurring in the early pregnancy, antenatal and postnatal periods. We also care for women with acute gynaecological problems and neonates up to 2 weeks old.
As a Dual Qualified Registered Nurse-Midwife, you will:
- Provide exceptional clinical service as a pivotal member of the multidisciplinary hospital team.
- Practice in accordance to the Mercy values and act in a position of advocacy for the woman and her family
- Be located at Mercy Hospital for Women in Heidelberg
- Have flexible rostering options in line with the demands of the department
- Have access to professional development opportunities
- Be classified as a Grade 2
ABOUT YOU:
- Nurse and Midwifery Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (essential)
- Over four years’ relevant experience as a Registered Midwife (essential)
- Recent knowledge of all areas of midwifery practice and experience in working in Birthing Services, Emergency, Critical care and Gynaecological experience (desirable)
- Relevant postgraduate qualifications (desirable)
- Current competency in RANZCOG Fetal Surveillance Program or equivalent
- Neonatal resuscitation, Adult resuscitation and completion of all other mandatory competencies upon commencement of employment
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, prioritisation and problem-solving skills
- The ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and be able to build good working relationships to foster a collaborative approach to care
ABOUT US:
Based in Heidelberg, Victoria, Mercy Hospital for Women is a major public hospital and specialist referral centre with the medical, nursing, midwifery and allied health expertise to provide complex care for obstetric, neonatal and gynaecological needs.
The hospital cares for public and private patients across maternity, neonatology and paediatrics, perioperative, gynaecology, and women’s health services.
Mercy Hospital for Women is a leader in research and teaching, particularly in relation to women’s and newborn’s health. The hospital has one of only four neonatal intensive care units in Melbourne and a special care nursery. Mercy Hospital for Women cares for some of Victoria’s most unwell babies and provides support for families throughout health journeys.
Mercy Health is a Catholic organisation grounded in a 2,000-year tradition of caring for others. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Health comprised of more than 9,500 people who provide acute and subacute hospital care, aged care, mental health programs, maternity and specialist women's health services, early parenting services, home care services and health worker training and development.
Mercy Health is proudly recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the WGEA.
WHAT WE OFFER:
Mercy Health recognises that people are searching for meaning in their work life and finding a workplace that connects with their values is a key motivation when choosing an employer. As a not-for-profit healthcare provider, Mercy Health has a strong mission and clear values that guide us in everything we do. We pride ourselves on:
- caring for our people and those important to them with generous employee assistance available for employees and their families
- encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities and cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and supporting all staff to be their authentic selves at work through our network group for LGBTIQ+ staff and allies
- protecting children and vulnerable people in all our services, by listening to them and having zero tolerance of any form of abuse and neglect
- taking a stand against climate change, which is one of the biggest threats to the health of the world and all humanity, and committing to action that will help make our world fairer and more sustainable
- offering benefits such as generous salary packaging, purchased leave, career progression and development opportunities, access to health and wellbeing programs and a range of discounts across a diverse portfolio of financial, healthcare, travel and other services.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
- Candidates are required to meet the position and qualification requirements.
- Provide a current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check (Mercy Health may conduct additional background checks subject to current legislation).
- Proof of vaccination status consistent with public health orders and with Mercy Health’s policy (includes but is not limited to COVID-19 and seasonal influenza vaccination compliance requirement).
We focus on caring for our staff members and those important to them. We support all staff to be their authentic selves at work through Whole Self @ Mercy Health - our network group for LGBTIQ staff and allies.
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.
Mercy Health is committed to the safety of all children and vulnerable people across our services. We recognise the importance of listening to the voice of children and vulnerable people and have a zero tolerance of any form of abuse and neglect.
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. Mercy Health may conduct additional background checks subject to current legislation.
Mercy Health is committed to public health and safety measures that protect the health and lives of our people and the individuals and communities we serve. As a Catholic organisation, we believe in the principle of the common good and as such, we expect our staff to participate in immunisations/vaccinations to safeguard the most vulnerable.
If you have any questions or require any adjustments to ensure a fair and equitable interview and selection process, please contact us on the details below.
CONTACT DETAILS
Mary McCarthy- Midwife Unit Manager, Emergency Department
Email: *********@mercy.com.au
Contact # 03 8458 4***
Marisa Archdall - Midwife Unit Manager, Emergency Department
Email: *********@mercy.com.au
Contact # 03 8458 4***
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*We encourage you to apply promptly as shortlisting will commence as soon as applications are received and the ad may close sooner than advertised date once suitable candidates are recruited.
