ABOUT THE ROLE:

Werribee Mercy Hospital is a public hospital servicing the growing community of the West. Our service is expanding and with increased demand we are inviting experienced and motivated Registered Nurses, Midwives and Mental Health Clinicians to join our casual workforce.

The casual workforce is responsible for filling vacancies within our specialty services across Werribee Mercy Hospital and Mercy Mental Health.

We are currently looking for casual staff in the following areas:

Medical, Surgical & Sub Acute wards

• Maternity
• Paediatric Ward
• Special Care Nursery
• Emergency Department
• Intensive Care Unit
• Renal Dialysis Unit
• Hospital in The Home
• Mercy Mental Health including Inpatient Wards, Emergency Mental Health & Community Teams

 Joining our casual workforce you will:

• Be registered with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Have a minimum of 2 years experience working within an Australian acute hospital setting.
• Be committed to the delivery of a high standard of patient centred care.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of best patient outcomes.
• Strong critical thinking skill and clinical knowledge with the ability to advocate for the patient.
• Excellent and effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to commit to at least 2 shifts per fortnight across a rotating roster.

 Applicants are requested to clearly identify their work place preference in their application letter. (i.e. Medical/ Surgical, ED, ICU)

 Applicants please note that sponsorship for this position is not available as the conditions of employment do not meet visa requirements.

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.

Werribee Mercy Hospital is a perfectly positioned hospital with easy access on and off the M1 Princes Freeway, 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 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

• Shey De Vercelli, Casual Bank and Pool Coordinator
• sdevercelli@mercy.com.au
• (03) 9216 8576

Please note: Short listing of applicants will commence immediately. Advert may close sooner than advertised period if a suitable applicant is sourced.

To view the position description or submit your application please click the 'Apply Now' button.