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SalarySet in the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges, Mercy Place Montrose is brimming with friendly faces, gorgeous natural surroundings and as much support as you need to live life your way.
ABOUT THE ROLES:
Are you interested in permanent, part time or casual work we are keen to hear from you. We are seeking expressions of interest for various roles at Mercy Place Montrose including:
- Personal Care Assistants - Care Companions
- Enrolled, Endorsed Nurses
- Registered Nurses
- Admin Assistants ( Reception, Customer Service and or rostering experience, would be advantageous but is not essential )
Depending on your skills and experience, tasks may include:
- Assistance with personal care
- Leisure activities
- Cooking, assisting residents with meals and serving
- Domestic services such as cleaning and laundry
- Clinical care
- Other general household and care duties as required
We are interested to hear from passionate and caring individuals who are currently or are considering a change in to there working environment. If you are looking to get back into the workforce, studying, currently looking for a new role or have availability for extra work at a casual capacity, we could have the perfect opportunity for you in one of the following areas :
Personal Care Assistant / Care Companion: Current Certificate III or IV in Aged Care or Individual Support, previous experience in Aged Care is preferred but not essential, well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within a team environment. Previous experience in cooking or in a hospitality environment is preferred but not essential.
Enrolled Endorsed Nurse: Current registration with AHPRA as a medication endorsed Enrolled Nurse, high level of communication and interpersonal skills, excellent clinical skill base, practiced within Aged Care, and demonstrated understanding of person-centred care and ability to work in a team environment. Experience in leading and supervising teams of people.
Administration Assistant: If you are customer service focused and enjoy meeting and greeting people and have experience in one or more of the following, we would love to hear from you. Administration, reception, customer service & rostering.
Registered Nurse: Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), excellent clinical skills and significant Aged Care experience, leadership qualities, strong working knowledge of legislation and policies pertinent to Aged Care, computer literacy and a high level of interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
ABOUT US:
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 is made up 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 proud to be 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.
- 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).
- Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining roles you would be suited to and any other relevant information
- There is no need to provide details of referees at this stage
- To be successful, you must meet the position requirements as well as provide a current Police Record Check. Mercy Health may conduct additional background checks subject to current legislation.
- Candidates must have working rights in Australia. Please note: Mercy Health will be reviewing applications on a daily basis. Please ensure to check your messages and emails on a daily basis.
