ABOUT THE ROLE:

As part of the Ward 6 team, we provide nursing care across a 31 bed specialist Gynaecology / Oncology Surgical Ward inclusive of a 5 bed High Dependency Unit, and an associated Day Chemotherapy Unit. We are looking for Registered Nurses or Registered Nurses/Midwives, preferably with experience in our ward’s speciality areas.

• Casual Bank opportunities for Registered Nurses or Registered Nurse / Midwives

• Rotate between the wards specialty areas

• Join a great work environment with a motivated and passionate team of Nurses and Midwives

• Act in a position of advocacy for patients and family members in line with the Mercy Values

• Includes working across all rostered shifts including Morning, Evening and Night shifts as allocated based on availabilities

• Requirement to work a minimum of 2 shifts per month

ABOUT YOU:

• Current AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Nurse / Midwife

• Chemotherapy experience or HDU experience

• Experience in the Gynaecology Oncology setting, including surgical experience

• Post Graduate Qualification in Midwifery or Oncology is desirable, or

• High Dependency Nursing qualifications

• Adaptable to a changing environment and ability to problem solve in a variety of situations

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary environment

ABOUT US:

Mercy Hospital for Women is a fully accredited Level 6 Public Teaching Hospital in obstetrics & gynaecology, neonatology, anaesthetics and gynaecological oncology. We are a 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 employing over 7500 people who provide compassionate and holistic care through our acute hospitals, aged care facilities, mental health programs, palliative and respite services, maternity and women’s health services, early parenting services and home care services.

Mercy Health is proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the WGEA

WHAT WE OFFER

• Values driven culture

• Salary packaging benefits

• Leadership Capability Framework to support your career progression and development

• Camp Australia School Holiday Program

• Thrive @ Mercy – our health & wellbeing hub supporting you to be the best you can be

• Stepping Stones – our flexibility framework supporting your growth and work life balance

• Fully funded childcare referral service

To find out more about these exciting initiatives, please visit Mercy Health Careers homepage (http://careers.mercy.com.au/)

At Mercy Health we embrace diversity and foster an inclusive culture where individual differences are respected and valued. Mercy Health encourages Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples to apply.

To be the successful candidate you must meet the position requirements as well as provide a current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Enquiries to: Sandy Capron, Director of Nursing/Patient Access and Workforce, Mercy Hospital for Women, (03) 8458 4078

Quote Ref No: MHW 230

Applications Close: Thursday, 28 February 2019