ABOUT THE ROLE:

Summary of the role: An exciting and exceptional opportunity exists for a dynamic and innovative Grade 3 Clinician to provide specialist neonatal Speech Pathology services within the Special Care Nursery and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Mercy Hospital for Women. The successful applicant will have extensive experience in providing neonatal clinical care in swallowing and feeding difficulties; working collaboratively with families and the multidisciplinary team; and have a demonstrated commitment to excellence in person centred care through quality, research and evidence based practice.

• Permanent part time position - 30.4 hours per fortnight
• Days negotiable
• Based at Mercy Hospital for Women, opposite Heidelberg train station
• Tertiary specialist Neonatal public hospital
• Strong culture of learning, innovation and research
• Be part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team providing exceptional care to neonates

ABOUT YOU:

• Neonatal feeding specialist
• Significant experience and a high level of clinical expertise in complex paediatric dysphagia assessment and management of neonates or medically complex infants
• Knowledge and experience in providing supportive, family centred care
• An ability to work within a dynamic multidisciplinary team, including proven interpersonal and communication skills
• Commitment to continuous quality improvement, clinical research and professional development of self and others within an evidence based practice framework
• Eligibility for membership of SPA

ABOUT US:

Mercy Hospital for Women is a fully accredited Level 6 Public Specialist Teaching Hospital providing both public and private patient care through maternity services, neonatology and paediatrics, perioperative services, gynaecology, women's health and associated health, support and diagnostic services. We are a major teaching hospital and specialist referral centre with the medical, nursing, midwifery and allied health expertise to treat the most complex obstetric, neonatal and gynaecological cases.

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

• Bridget Moore,Manager Dietetics, Speech Pathology & Psychology

• bmoore@mercy.com.au

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