Registered Nurse/Midwife - Emergency Department

Mercy Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a dedicated dual qualified Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife to join the Emergency Department at Mercy Hospital for Women Heidelberg. You will work in a busy ED providing patient-centered care to women across early pregnancy, antenatal and postnatal periods, and neonatal care up to 2 weeks old.

We require current RN/Midwife registration with AHPRA, a minimum of four years' experience in the field, and a collaborative, flexible approach within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Current Nursing and Midwifery Registration with AHPRA (essential).
• At least four years' relevant experience as a Registered Midwife and Registered Nurse (essential).
• Postgraduate qualifications or relevant experience in triage, critical care and emergency settings (desirable).
• Excellent clinical, time management, organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise and work effectively within a team.
• Commitment to professional development and quality improvement.
• Willingness to obtain Police Check and Working with Children Check.

Skills

Resilience

Teamwork

Communication skills

Time management

Clinical excellence

Education

Nursing/Midwifery registration with AHPRA

Postgraduate triage/critical care (desirable)

Job description

Registered Nurse/Midwife - Emergency Department

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 *********@mercy.com.au & Justine McLoughlin, ED Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager ***********@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.

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

You're resilient, compassionate and committed to delivering exceptional patient-centered care within a fast-paced emergency environment.

To thrive in this role, you will have:

• 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.

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.

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