AddressEmployment Type: Full time, fixed term
Hours: rotating roster
Salary: NSW Health Nurses & Midwives (State) Award, Registered Nurse 1st Year
Location: Mercy Health Albury
Contact: Jane Bryant, Acting Operations Manager/Director of Nursing *****@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 as a Graduate Nurse, and help us deliver even greater outcomes for our patients, their families, our communities, and you.
About the opportunity
At Mercy Health, each moment, no matter how small, truly matters - and as a Graduate Nurse, you'll help create cherished moments and better health outcomes for residents each day.
Have you recently graduated and are looking for a supportive environment to make the transition from student to registered nurse?
Offering New Graduate Program, Full time for twelve (12) months commencing February 2025
Looking for experience in a range of inpatient and community positions?
We are seeking a motivated and passionate Graduate Nurse to join our Graduate Nurse program.
The successful applicant will join our nursing team who provide high quality nursing care to our patients and a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to meet the needs of our patients. You will gain practical experience and make an impact within our team who care for our patients.
The benefit of joining Mercy Health Albury for your graduate year is that you will have the opportunity to rotate throughout our 30 bed, subacute inpatient service which provides specialised multidisciplinary care in our geriatric evaluation management and palliative care units.
Our community nursing service provides general nursing care and also a specialised palliative care service to the Albury region and surrounds. Your rotation will include community experience with a team of clinical nurse specialists providing an all rounded nursing experience.
The Position:
Provide direct clinical care under the supervision of our supportive and experienced health professionals
Provide a comprehensive orientation with ongoing debriefing sessions which are supported by our learning team and dedicated onsite Clinical Nurse Educator
Make an impact and work closely with other health professionals who are working to the same patient centred goal
Mercy Health inpatient service is operational 24/7, with our roster consisting of 8 hour day/evening shifts and 10 hour night shifts
Community nursing is provided Monday to Friday within business hours
About you:
- Registered with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
- Motivated and committed to participating in all aspects of the registered nurse new graduate program
- High level of interpersonal communication skills (both written & verbal)
- Demonstrated understanding of person-centred care and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment
What you'll brin
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 time management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve.
● A compassionate, flexible and positive approach.
● 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:
● Recognised tertiary qualification and current full Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
● Demonstrated record of achievement and experience working in Residential Aged Care.
● 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 a Registered Nurse, 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 a Registered Nurse, you'll be right at the heart of our impact. By improving the health outcomes and quality of life of our older people, 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:
● Find a better work-life balance with permanent morning shifts, plus part-time and casual roles are available.
● Expand your skills, knowledge and impact with ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
● 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.
