RAH Endoscopy Nurse

RAH Endoscopy Nurse, WMH

Employment Type: Permanent full time and Part Time

Hours: 8 Hours Shifts or 10 hours shift - working across a Monday – Friday AM or PM Roster; and on-call duties (in the future).

Salary: As per the Victorian Public Sector EBA 2020-2024, will be updated to the New Agreement once implemented

Location: Werribee Mercy Hospital

Application: Please upload Resume, Cover Letter, Police Check & WWC on request, VISA status, relevant qualifications and other documentation as listed in the job ad

Contact: Jan Paraiso; JParaiso@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 as at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.

ABOUT THE OPPURTUNITY

• Work close to home, improve your work life balance
• Expanding service in the growing community of the West

Werribee Mercy Hospital is seeking experienced and enthusiastic Endoscopy nurses with Interventional Endoscopy, PACU, Anaesthetic and DOSA experience Registered Nurses to join our team.

As a public hospital servicing the community of the West, we have an exciting growth strategy, which will lay the foundation for the future and provide opportunity for professional development and career progression.

Our Rapid Access Hub started operating on the 6th of March 2023 to cater for the backlog of patients waiting for planned endoscopy due to COVID-19. It has operated in partnership with Royal Melbourne (RMH), Western Health (WHH), Royal Children’s Hospitals (RCH) and Peter Mac Cancer Centre (PMCC) during the last financial year.

To date, it has recommenced partnership with RMH and working to get other partner hospitals to recommence as well. The Gastroenterology Department, Werribee Mercy Hospital is also in the process of getting on board with our Hub to provide Diagnostic and Interventional Endoscopic procedure. The hub consists of 2 endoscopy suites/theatres with 11 PACU bays, admission and discharge bays and supported by our modern Endoscope Reprocessing Department.

ABOUT YOU:

If you are a Registered Nurse, currently working in an Endoscopy or peri-operative setting with experience in Endoscopy, Anaesthetics and PACU, DOSA (Admission and Discharge) then this may be the place for you

Your skills and experience must include:

• Bachelor of Nursing and currently registered with AHPRA

• Previous experience working in Endoscopy and Interventional Endoscopy Experience

• Demonstrated ability to work within the interdisciplinary team

• Demonstrated effective time management skills and ability to prioritise workloads within a dynamic environment

• Ability to commit to on call rosters

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:

• 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.

• Current registration with AHPRA

• Current Endoscopy/Interventional Endoscopy experience is essential

• Perioperative &/or peri anaesthesia (PACU/Anaesthetic Nursing) and DOSA (Admission/Discharge Nursing) experience is highly desirable

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.

• Current COVID-19 certificate, proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.

Why Mercy Health?

We’ve been supporting people for over 100 years. Now, we’re taking all that we have and making it even better. It’s about investing in our people and our cultures to create positive experiences and opportunities for all.
Here are some things you’ll love about working with us:

● 100+ years of caring …
We’re a cornerstone of the communities we serve, and as part of Mercy Health, the vital work you do here will always be needed. That means career stability and so much opportunity to build your rewarding future with us.

● A team of 10,000 hearts …
A career in healthcare and human services isn’t always easy, and it takes true heart. Here, you’ll join a team of over 10,000 dedicated people who carry on and support each other, whatever comes their way.

● Countless moments and lives …
As part of Mercy Health, you’ll be right at the heart of our impact. By improving the health outcomes of parents and babies through outstanding patient care, you’ll know that every moment you spend here truly matters.

● … And so much more to come.
We’re on a journey to keep growing our organisation and impact for the next 100 years. We have the leadership, the scale, the heart and the vision for the future. Let’s achieve it together.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

● Develop and expand your skills, knowledge and impact across the scope of practice.
● Advance your career with ongoing professional development opportunities and educational resources in a supportive environment.
● Find a better balance with a flexible rostering.
● Make the most of your pay with our generous salary packaging options.
● Save big with access to a range of retail discounts across financial, healthcare, travel and other services.
● Live, work and feel your best with our health and well-being programs including an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport for you and your family. If you have an existing Fitness Passport, you can easily transfer it to Mercy Health.

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.