At a Glance
- Tasks: Support neonatal and postnatal care in a compassionate maternity team.
- Company: Join Mercy Health, a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated professionals.
- Benefits: Full-time and part-time roles with competitive salary and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace, encouraging applications from all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact on maternal and neonatal health while gaining unique experience.
- Qualifications: Registered Nurse with experience in neonatal or paediatric care; passion for patient-centred care.
The predicted salary is between 69300 - 84700 $ per year.
Employment Type: Full time & part time. Fixed term contracts until July 2027
Hours: All shifts, 7 days a week
Salary: As per EBA
Location: Werribee Mercy Hospital
Upload with Application: Resume, cover letter, and all relevant qualifications
Contact: Sarah Tayler (STyler@mercy.com.au), Lara Grace (LGrace@mercy.com.au)
About the opportunity:
Werribee Mercy Hospital has received funding from the Department of Health to pilot the exciting new Neonatal and Postnatal Support Nurse program employing nurses on maternity wards. Applications are now open for Registered Nurses who have a keen interest in neonatal care or are considering a future career in midwifery!
We are seeking compassionate and dedicated registered nurses to join our maternity team as Neonatal and Postnatal Support Nurses. This nursing role is supernumerary to the midwifery roster and has been piloted to innovate and strengthen our maternity model of care. This dedicated role is in addition to existing midwife to patient ratios and is designed to complement and support established midwifery care. It is pivotal in providing essential support alongside midwives, to care for neonates requiring additional clinical care on the maternity ward.
Applications are encouraged from Registered Nurses with experience in neonatal or paediatric care who are passionate about making a difference in maternal and neonatal health. The program is coordinated by SaferCare Victoria in collaboration with the Department of Health and the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF).
What you'll bring:
- Minimum of one years' experience as a Registered Nurse
- Experience in a maternity, maternal and child health, women's health, neonatal, paediatrics or postoperative environment and/or relevant postgraduate qualifications (essential)
- An interest in pursuing postgraduate education in midwifery, neonatal nursing, women's health or a related field (desirable)
- Excellent clinical, time management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve
- A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective patient care and management
- The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment
- Membership of a nursing professional body (desirable)
You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:
- A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check
- Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders
Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare? Join us and make a meaningful difference in people's lives - and your career.
We acknowledge the Bunurong and the Wathaurong peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture. We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.
The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We're proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.
Neonatal Postnatal Support Nurse in Melbourne employer: Mercy Health Australia
At Mercy Health, we pride ourselves on being a for-purpose organisation that values compassion and community. Located in Parkville, our team of over 10,000 dedicated professionals enjoys a supportive work culture that fosters personal and professional growth, offering unique opportunities to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we care for. Join us to be part of a diverse and inclusive environment where your contributions truly matter.
