ABOUT THE ROLE:

Summary of the role: 

The Physiotherapy department at WMH offers a safe, enjoyable and supportive environment that promotes a culture of learning and development, with various opportunities for career progression. The friendly WMH physiotherapy team comprises of approximately 30 dedicated clinicians across Grade 1-3 classifications and is supported by a capable Allied Health Assistant workforce. The team currently provide client-centred, services within the emergency department, ICU, acute, orthopaedic, subacute, HITH, and outpatient physiotherapy services. This position/s will largely assist in inpatient wards and/or ED depending on experience and interest.

Supervision practices are well established and embedded as part of our culture, along with professional development. Physiotherapy staff are offered and contribute to in-house learning programs, rotations and opportunities. A supportive, dedicated Allied Health Education team leads a number of interprofessional in-house initiatives.

• Grade 2 position/s flexible hours with up to full-time available - WMH Physiotherapy Department.
• Exciting opportunity to progress your career in a team supporting your growth and development as a professional.
• Use a holistic approach to provide the best quality, contemporary care to patients, family and carers.
• Be part of a friendly and supportive physiotherapy and multi-disciplinary team with a strong learning culture, team support and a robust supervision framework.

ABOUT YOU:

• Recognised Degree in Physiotherapy with full, unlimited AHPRA physiotherapy registration.
• Broad clinical physiotherapy experience ideally in an acute hospital setting.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills and practices with a high level of integrity and professionalism.
• Enthusiastic, flexible, dedicated, team-oriented, adaptable and friendly with commitment to evidence based practice.

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. The hospital has recently undergone significant expansion with the opening or our new intensive care unit, additional operating theatres and the opening of two new wards, taking the total number of beds to 298. 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

• Dr Anne Harrison Physiotherapy Manager (WMH) 
• Email: AHarrison@mercy.com.au  Phone: 8754 3150

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