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Employment Type: Permanent Part Time, Grade 4 and Grade 5 shifts available. Hours: Night Duty 2200 - 0715 = 8.75 hours per shift, 5 shifts per f/n available Location: Mercy Place Montrose Upload with Application: Resume, cover letter, and all relevant qualifications Contact: All applications must be uploaded online and no applications will be considered outside of this portal. Recruitment agents are NOT required to assist. If you need more info about the position that is not contained in this advertisement, please email aakers@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 Mercy Place Montrose is a modern state of the art facility providing accommodation for 122 residents. As one of our ND nurses, you will be supported by additional nursing and care staff in charge and personal care staff on each shift. Experience in aged care is preferred but not essential. Mercy Place Montrose has been designed to ensure that residents are accommodated in small apartment style units with a maximum of 8 residents in each unit. The Registered Nurse Division 1 (RN) practices as per the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) policy and guidelines regarding nursing scope of practice. The RN is a member of the multidisciplinary team who work closely with Residents and their families or representatives to develop and provide care as per the residents individualized care plan. They are expected to be role models, complete day to day tasks and report any issues and adverse advents to the RN in charge and/or the Clinical Care Co-ordinator. They will work closely with staff and assist them in undertaking resident assessments, treatment and documentation. They will have a number of year's experience in aged care settings and have the ability to work independently. The RN will have an important role in providing leadership to staff and be expected to lead in the provision of safe and effective care, in keeping with each resident’s preferences and the policies and procedures of Mercy Health. What you’ll bring You’re resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional person-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. Previous experience in aged care in a similar role is preferred. You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining: An NDIS Worker Screening Check OR evidence of application AND a current Police Record 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. Are you ready to apply for this role? Click Apply now 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. Mercy Health Australia is renowned for its unwavering commitment to providing compassionate and patient-centered health services and aged care services. If you're value and display empathy, integrity, and are seeking the opportunity to make a real difference, we invite you to join us! Mercy Health is made up of 10,000 people who provide acute and subacute hospital care, aged care, mental health programs, maternity and specialist women’s health services, early parenting services, home care services and health worker training and development. Mercy Health employs people from many cultures and backgrounds who, irrespective of their beliefs, share a common bond to care for those in need. We look forward to welcoming you to your journey with Mercy Health.