Neonatal Postnatal Support Nurse

Southern Cross Care (Vic); Melbourne; Vor Ort; AUD 80.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Mercy Hospital for Women in Melbourne is seeking compassionate Registered Nurses to join the Neonatal and Postnatal Support Nurse program. This fixed-term role, funded under the Department of Health, is supernumerary to the midwifery roster and focuses on neonatal care on the maternity ward.

Requires minimum 1 year RN experience and maternity/ paediatrics experience; postgraduate qualifications desirable. Applications from committed nurses with strong clinical, communication and teamwork skills

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 1 year as a Registered Nurse.
• Experience in maternity, maternal/child health, neonatal, paediatrics or postoperative care (essential).
• Postgraduate education in midwifery or neonatal care is desirable.

Kenntnisse

Registered Nurse experience

Maternity/ neonatal care experience

Communication

Time management

Compassionate patient care

Ausbildung

RN Registration

Postgraduate qualifications in midwifery/neonatal care

Jobbeschreibung

Employment Type: Full time & part time. Fixed term contracts until July 2027

Hours: All shifts, 7 days a week

Salary: As per EBA

Location: Mercy Hospital for Women

Sophie Bridger NUM/MUM Level 5

[e-mail] ph : 8458 4589

Where there's life, there's Mercy.

Where there's care, there's You.

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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.

As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you'll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.

At Mercy Health, it's all about taking what we have and making it better.

To do that, we need you. Join us at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.

About the opportunity

Mercy Hospital for Women has received funding from the Department of Health to pilot the exciting new Neonatal and Postnatal Support Nurse program employing registered Nurses on maternity wards.

Applications are now open for Registered Nurses who have a keen interest in neonatal care or are considering a future career in midwifery!

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated registered nurses to join our maternity team as Neonatal and Postnatal Support Nurses. This nursing role is supernumerary to the midwifery roster and has been piloted to innovate and strengthen our maternity model of care.

This dedicated role is in addition to existing midwife to patient ratios and is designed to complement and support established midwifery care. It is pivotal in providing essential support alongside midwives, to care for neonates requiring additional clinical care on the maternity ward. Applications are encouraged from Registered Nurses with experience in neonatal or paediatric care who are passionate about making a difference in maternal and neonatal health.

What you’ll bring

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:

• Minimum of one years’ experience as a Registered Nurse
• Experience in a maternity, maternal and child health, women's health, neonatal, paediatrics or postoperative environment and/or relevant postgraduate qualifications (essential)
• An interest in pursuing postgraduate education in midwifery, neonatal nursing, women's health or a related field (desirable).
• Excellent clinical, time management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve.
• A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective patient care and management.
• The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Membership of a nursing professional body (desirable).

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.
• Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.

Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare?

Join us and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives - and your career.

Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.

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The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We're proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.

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