Main characteristics
- Location
- Melbourne, Victoria
- Company
- Mercy Health
- Category
- Healthcare & Medical
Job summary
RUSOMs Werribee Mercy HospitalSeeking RUSOM's to assist with the provision of woman-centred, family oriented, evidence-based care within our multidisciplinary team environment at Werribee Mercy Hospital. Under support and supervision of a midwife, the RUSOM will work collegially with other health professionals to achieve the best possible outcomes for women and babies in their care.
The RUSOM will provide care that is:
Woman focused, to respect the rights, needs and expectations of the childbearing woman
Integrated and consistent
Evidence-based
Supportive of a learning environment for all colleagues
Delegated aspects of care will fall within the RUSOM scope and individual level of experience and as specified within the duties and exclusion list in the care of women and babies.
ABOUT YOU:
Current enrolment at a University undertaking a Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery (double degree) or a Bachelor of Midwifery
Minimum of 2 years completion of their Bachelor of Nursing and Midwifery Dual Degree
Minimum of 12 months completed of their Bachelor of Midwifery Degree
Registration as a student with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA) Possess excellent clinical skills Effective organisational skills, with respect to time management and delegation
Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
ABOUT US: Werribee Mercy Hospital is a General 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 employing over 9500 people who provide compassionate and holistic care through our acute hospitals, aged care facilities, mental health programs, palliative and respite services, maternity and womens 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:
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 Healths 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 Katrina Carey [email protected] 8754 3081
Inform me about similar jobs: