Postgraduate Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing Course

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Detail information about job Postgraduate Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing Course. Terms and conditions vacancy

ABOUT THE ROLES:

Fantastic opportunity to complete a  Graduate Certificate in Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing.

Join our award winning Tertiary Public Hospital. Our 61 bed “state-of-the-art” Neonatal Unit comprises of a Level 6 NICU and a Special Care Nursery.

• Fixed Term part time contract 64 hours per fortnight  
• 1 year course, with some flexibility to start employment prior to the commencement of the academic year
• Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Mercy Hospital for Women in Heidelberg
• Post graduate studies in Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing provide opportunities for successful applicants to work in the rewarding field of neonatal care
• Clinical placement is provided by Mercy Hospital for Women with theoretical component provided by: Latrobe University or the University of Melbourne
• Bright and friendly environment, with great teamwork
• Dedicated education team to support you through the course
• Opportunities for ongoing / permanent employment
• For further information about the theoretical component of the course please refer to;   www.latrobe.edu.au  – course name “Master of nursing (Neonatal Intensive Care)www.unimelb.edu.au – course name “Graduate Certificate in Nursing Practice (Neonatal Intensive Care)”

ABOUT YOU:

• Registered Nurse (or Registered Nurse & Midwife) with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Minimum 12 months recent acute nursing/midwifery experience
• your  position is dependent on your agreement to commence post graduate Neonatal Intensive Care within the first 12 months of employment
• Successful application with La Trobe University or the University of Melbourne
• Applicants are required to be an Australian Citizen or have Australian Permanent Residency

ABOUT US:

Mercy Hospital for Women is a fully accredited Level 6 public teaching hospital in obstetrics & gynaecology, neonatology, anaesthetics and gynaecological oncology. We are a specialist referral centre with the medical, nursing, midwifery and allied health expertise to treat the most complex obstetric, neonatal and gynaecological cases.

Mercy Health is a Catholic organisation employing over 8500 people who provide compassionate and holistic care through our acute hospitals, aged care facilities, mental health programs, palliative and respite services, maternity and women’s 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:

• Values driven culture
• Salary packaging benefits
• Leadership Capability Framework to support your career progression and development 
• Camp Australia School Holiday Program
• Thrive @ Mercy – our health & wellbeing hub supporting you to be the best you can be
• Stepping Stones – our flexibility framework supporting your growth and work life balance
• Fully funded childcare referral service

To find out more about these exciting initiatives, please visit Mercy Health Careers homepage (http://careers.mercy.com.au/)

At Mercy Health we pride ourselves on embracing diversity and foster an inclusive culture where individual differences are respected and celebrated. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities and cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

To be the successful candidate you must meet the position requirements as well as provide a current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check.

To apply and/or to view the position description, please click “Apply”. Please include a letter stating the rationale for applying to Mercy Hospital for Women and reason for choosing post graduate studies in Neonatal Intensive Care

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Enquiries to:  Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Unit Manager; Theresa Arnold on [email protected] or (03) 8458 4737

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Applications Close: Friday, 27 July 2018