Emergency Department - Post Graduate Certificate in Critical Care

Employment Type: Part time / fixed term - with ongoing opportunities upon successful completion of the course

Hours: 0.8EFT Rotating roster

Location: Werribee Mercy Hospital

Upload with Application: Resume, cover letter, and all relevant qualifications

Contact: HSRecruit@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. Where will you be?

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

The Emergency Department at Werribee Mercy Hospital is recruiting Registered Nurses to undertake a Postgraduate Certificate in Critical Care, in collaboration with Deakin University.
Ongoing clinical support at the bedside and specialised education, in affiliation with Deakin University, provides the opportunity for professional growth within a supportive environment.
By joining our team, you will develop a strong clinical understanding and ability to collaborate effectively with the multidisciplinary team, ensuring patients receive high quality care.

• Gain a nationally recognised Post Graduate qualification in critical Care in collaboration with Deakin University.

• Learn how to think critically, quickly and calmly in a range of emergency situations.

• Gain invaluable hands-on experience and knowledge with the support from our dedicated Education Team.

• Ongoing employment upon successful completion of the course.

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:

• Current unrestricted registration as RN Division 1 with APHRA.

• A minimum of 6 months registered nursing experience in the Emergency Department or equivalent acute setting.

• Proven ability to work independently as well as working collaboratively within the team.

• Critical thinking ability and demonstration in prioritising patients’ care.

• Commitment to furthering knowledge and continuing professional development.

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.

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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.