Registered Nurse/Midwife - Emergency Department

Mercy Hospitals Victoria Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy Health in Melbourne is seeking a dual qualified Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife to join our busy Emergency Department. You will care for women in early pregnancy, antenatal and postnatal periods within a supportive multi-disciplinary team.

You will work within a rotational, part‑time roster including weekends and night duty, with opportunities for professional development and advancement. Current AHPRA registration is essential, and a strong commitment to patient-centred care is

Qualifications

• Current Nursing and Midwifery Registration with AHPRA (essential).
• At least four years’ relevant experience as a Registered Midwife and Registered Nurse (essential).
• Post graduate qualifications or relevant experience in triage, critical care and emergency settings (desirable).
• Excellent clinical, time management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve.
• Compassionate, flexible and positive approach to patient care and teamwork.
• Commitment to professional development and quality improvement.
• Evidence of Police Check and Working with Children Check; vaccination status per health orders.

Responsibilities

• Provide care in the Emergency Department for obstetric, antenatal, postnatal, and neonate patients.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient‑centred care.
• Prioritise and triage patients and contribute to achieving NEAT targets.
• Maintain reliable documentation and adhere to clinical guidelines.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Time management

Organization

Communication

Teamwork

Compassionate care

Education

Nursing & Midwifery Registration with AHPRA

Postgraduate qualifications or triage/ED experience

Job description

Employment Details

Employment Type: Permanent Part-Time

Hours: Rotational shift-working roster (including weekends/ night duty), negotiable

EFT Location: Mercy Hospital for Women Heidelberg

Upload with Application: Resume, cover letter, and all relevant qualifications

Contact: Marisa Archdall, ED Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager [e-mail] & Justine McLoughlin, ED Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager [e-mail]

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. 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

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled dual qualified Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife to join our busy Emergency Department. We provide exceptional care for women presenting with problems occurring in early pregnancy, and the antenatal and postnatal periods. We also care for women with acute gynaecological problems and neonates up to 2 weeks of age. You will join a dedicated, collaborative and compassionate multi-disciplinary team that thrives on delivering patient-centered care in a dynamic and supportive environment.

What You’ll Bring

• Current Nursing and Midwifery Registration with AHPRA (essential).
• At least four years’ relevant experience as a Registered Midwife and Registered Nurse (essential).
• Post graduate qualifications or relevant experience in triage, critical care and emergency settings (desirable).
• Excellent clinical, time management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve.
• A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to patient care, with the ability to prioritise and work effectively within a team.
• The ability to nurture positive, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• A commitment to professional development, quality improvement and achieving key performance indicators such as NEAT targets.

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.

Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.

We’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture. We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

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 Australia is renowned for its unwavering commitment to providing compassionate and patient-centered health services and aged care services.

If you're value and display empathy, integrity, and are seeking the opportunity to make a real difference, we invite you to join us!

Mercy Health is made up of 10,000 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 employs people from many cultures and backgrounds who, irrespective of their beliefs, share a common bond to care for those in need.

We look forward to welcoming you to your journey with Mercy Health.