At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate, evidence-based care in our Birthing Suite.
- Company: Join Mercy Health, a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated professionals.
- Benefits: Flexible full-time or part-time roles, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Diverse team culture and recognition as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact on lives while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in birthing suites and commitment to exceptional patient care required.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
Employment Type: Permanent Positions - full-time or part-time available
Salary: As per EBA
Location: Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg
Contact: Lisa Nikoletseas lnikoletseas@mercy.com.au
Please note - successful applicants may be appointed prior to the Job add closing.
About the opportunity:
Our Birthing Suite midwives are highly skilled and passionate about providing evidenced based, women centred care. Work a rotating roster including Morning, Afternoon & Night duty shifts, with the opportunity to upskill and work 0930-1800 triaging induction bookings and performing cervical ripening for induction of labour. Should you prefer to work only night duty shifts, this will also be considered. We support our midwives to grow and develop their skills to be able to provide holistic care in birthing services.
What you'll bring:
- You're resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart.
- Committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.
- Previous birthing suite experience.
- Level 2 or above RANZCOG practitioner status.
- Competence to perform IV Cannulation, Balloon Catheter insertion for induction of labour, perineal suturing, and waterbirth (or working towards these skills).
- Knowledge of managing high risk, complicated pregnancies and birth, but also possess the skills and desire to facilitate physiological birth where possible.
About you:
- Approachable, compassionate and contribute to a positive team culture.
- Excellent clinical, time management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve.
- Demonstrate a flexible and positive approach to effective patient care.
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.
- AHPRA Registration.
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 Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung 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.
Registered Midwife - Birthing Services Unit 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.
