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Form of workABOUT THE ROLE:
As a public hospital servicing the community of the West, we have an exciting growth strategy, which will lay the foundation for the future and provide opportunity for professional development and career progression.
Our acute medical ward consists of 24 beds with telemetry capacity for 8 patients within the Catherine McAuley Centre- a state of the art development by Werribee Mercy Hospital. The patient presentations include a wide range of acute specialty medical conditions involving cardiac, respiratory, neurological, renal, endocrine, and general medical conditions. We also cater to surgical/gyne patients needing cardiac monitoring and surgical overflow.
You will work alongside clinical specialists and consultants to assist you in delivering exceptional clinical care to potentially critically ill patients. You will be supported by a dedicated education team to further develop your skills and open opportunities for career progression. You will work with supportive leaders who exemplify the virtue of teamwork and clinical excellence. You will be part of a friendly and supportive team dedicated to holistic patient-centred care.
Working with us you will:
- Form an integral part of our multi-disciplinary team
- Role model behaviours and practice within the core values of Mercy Health, while upholding a high level of professionalism
- Demonstrate a passion for acute medical nursing and ongoing professional development
- Have flexibility to work across a flexible 24/7 roster
- Permanent Full-time and Part-time positions available
ABOUT YOU:
- Current and unrestricted registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Excellent clinical knowledge, assessment and time management skills
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with diverse multidisciplinary teams
- Willingness to learn and improve clinical and critical thinking skills
- Be a driver for patient advocacy and excellent clinical service.
ABOUT US:
Werribee Mercy Hospital is a General Public Hospital located in the rapidly growing Western suburbs of Melbourne. Our services include surgical, medical, maternity, newborn, renal dialysis, emergency, mental health, rehabilitation, aged and palliative care. Join us now and be part of our team as we expand to serve our community.
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.
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).
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
- Leigh McDougall
- Nurse Unit Manager
- Level 4 Medical
- email: **********@mercy.com.au
- Phone :8754 6414
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