At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide high-quality care for premature babies in a supportive NICU environment.
- Company: Mercy Health, a leading for-purpose organisation with a compassionate team.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible shifts, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to exceptional patient care and community support.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of families while gaining unique experience.
- Qualifications: Minimum 2 years NICU experience and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 42.54 - 52.82 $ per hour.
Salary: As per Victorian Nursing EBA plus 25% casual bank loading and penalties ($42.54 - 52.82 per hour)
Location: Mercy Hospital for Women Heidelberg
Upload with Application: Resume and cover letter
Contact: *********@mercy.com.au
Where there's life, there's Mercy. Where there's care, there's You. Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that's gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere.
As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you'll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere. At Mercy Health, it's all about taking what we have and making it better. To do that, we need you. Join us at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.
About the opportunity
Join our Nurseries Team at Mercy Hospital for Women to provide high-quality clinical care in Neonatal Intensive Care and Special Care Nursery. We are a Public tertiary teaching Hospital located in Heidelberg and are one of just five Neonatal Intensive Care Units in Victoria. Educational support is provided to assist you to:
- Provide high-quality clinical care for premature babies and their families
- Play an integral role in a motivated multi-disciplinary clinical team with a strong family-centered care approach
- Work your choice of shifts, to work a minimum of 2 shifts per month
What you'll bring
You're resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care. To thrive in this role, you will have:
- Minimum 2 years' experience in NICU
- Ventilator competent highly 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.
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. Are you ready to apply for this role? Click Apply now.
Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.
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.
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Casual NICU Nurse in Melbourne employer: Mercy Health
Mercy Health is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee growth and development within the aged care sector. With a strong commitment to community engagement and outstanding customer service, employees enjoy a collaborative work culture that fosters strategic partnerships and innovation. Located in a supportive environment, Mercy Health offers unique opportunities to make a meaningful impact while benefiting from comprehensive training and career advancement pathways.
