ABOUT THE ROLE:

Werribee Mercy Hospital is a public hospital providing care to the culturally diverse and rapidly growing community of the West. Our maternity services provide nearly 4,000 low to moderate risk women across their childbearing journey each year.  Our services include Birth suits, Maternity Assessment Unit, Pregnancy Day stay, Antenatal as well as postnatal services including Midwifery in the Home.

We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Registered Midwife or Registered Nurse/Midwife to join our friendly and supportive multi-disciplinary team.  Working in a modern, well equipped service you will be able to provide holistic and patient-centred care for women across the spectrum of maternity care

We offer:

• Rostering flexibility with permanent Full time, part-time and fixed term positions available
• Professional development with rotations across our Birthing Suite, Maternity Assessment Unit, Pregnancy Day Stay and Postnatal with the potential to include Antenatal Clinic and Midwifery in the Home.
• Opportunity for autonomous practice within a supportive multidisciplinary environment
• Extensive education support to assist consolidating & expanding your midwifery skills
• Salary Packaging – Take home more pay
• Salary is in line with Enterprise Agreement and will be based on your years of experience (hourly base rate between $31.2737-$44.1711)

ABOUT YOU:

• AHPRA Registration as a Registered Midwife
• Evidence of current RANZCOG FSEP credentialing
• Proven time management and organisational skills
• Cultivate team environment
• Expertise and experience in Antenatal, Intrapartum and Postnatal Care
• Flexibility to work all shifts including night duty

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, paediatrics, renal dialysis, emergency, mental health, rehabilitation, aged and palliative care. The hospital has undergone significant service expansion including Hospital in the Home/Hospital Care at Home programs, a 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.

Werribee Mercy Hospital is a perfectly positioned hospital with easy access on and off the M1 Princes Freeway 30 minutes from Melbourne CBD and 45 minutes from Geelong and the gateway to the surf coast.  We are walking distance to Hoppers Crossing train station, café and shops, and is co-located adjacent to a privately operated childcare facility that delivers childcare to pre-school age children.

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).

CONTACT DETAILS:

• Alison Cook - Nurse Unit Manager
• 03 8754 3408
• Alison.cook@mercy.com.au
  

Please Note: Shortlisting of applicants will commence immediately. Advert may be closed sooner than the advertised date if a suitable applicant is appointed.

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