Associate Unit Manager

Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan

Job type: Full time, Part time

Organisation: Mercy Health

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Executive Management, Nursing

Reference: 19165

**ABOUT US**:
Based in Heidelberg, Victoria, Mercy Hospital for Women is a major public hospital and specialist referral centre with the medical, nursing, midwifery and allied health expertise to provide complex care for obstetric, neonatal and gynaecological needs. The hospital cares for public and private patients across maternity, neonatology and paediatrics, perioperative, gynaecology, and women’s health services.

Mercy Hospital for Women is a leader in research and teaching, particularly in relation to women’s and newborn’s health. The hospital has one of only four neonatal intensive care units in Melbourne and a special care nursery. Mercy Hospital for Women cares for some of Victoria’s most unwell babies and provides support for families throughout health journeys.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**:
As an associate unit manager of our Birthing Suite Unit, you will be leading a team of dedicated professionals to provide holistic care to our mums, babies and families, placing patients at the centre of all we do. You will provide valuable clinical resource to your team members and ensure efficient workflow while maintaining the highest standard of care. You will work closely with the unit manager to facilitate process implementation to improve patient experiences and clinical outcomes.
- Permanent Part Time or Full Time Leadership role
- Work in a supportive environment with opportunity for professional growth and development
- Be part of a dynamic and dedicated team in an inclusive and positive working environment

**ABOUT YOU**:

- Current AHPRA registration as a midwife with recent birthing suite experience
- Excellent clinical, time management, organisational, and communication skills
- Able to effectively lead the team with a positive and flexible attitude

**Selection Criteria**:

- Minimum 4 years post midwifery registration
- Credentialed to perform IV cannulation and perineal suturing(or working towards)
- Current L3 RANZCOG FSEP practitioner
- Previous experience in an ANUM role is desirable.

**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
- 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**:

- Proof of vaccination status consistent with public health orders and with Mercy Health’s 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**:

- Nadia Bardien, Midwifery Unit Manager
- Phone: (03) 8458 4067