ABOUT THE ROLE:
Werribee Mercy Hospital is a public hospital servicing the growing community of the West. Our Subacute Unitincludes amultidisciplinary team that provides care for people recovering from an acute illness. We foster a strong team work environment with the primary focus of providing holistic patient centredcare. We have a strong commitment to staff education and ongoing professional development offering access to regular in-services as well as a broad range of study days.
As part of our dedicated team on theGeriatric Evaluation Management (GEM) ward, you will:
- Nurture your passion and interest for Geriatric Evaluation Management, rehabilitation, and transition care.
- Aim to optimise patient’s functional status and quality of life while dealing with comorbidities.
- Be an integral part of a collaborative multi-disciplinary team
- Provide exceptional clinical service to patients and their support systems while upholding a high level of professionalism.
- Provide quality client-focused care utilising a holistic approach driven by Mercy Values.
- Have access to a flexible rotating roster: Full time and Part Time Positions available
ABOUT YOU:
- Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Excellent clinical and communication skills with a focus on providing quality care and quality outcomes
- Recent experience in acute or subacute nursing
- Functional Independence Measure (FIM) credentialed desirable but not essential
ABOUT US:
Werribee Mercy Hospital is aGeneral 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
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