Organisation : Mercy Health
Location : Melbourne (Werribee)
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Health – General
Salary type : Hourly
Application closing date : 14 Dec, 2022
About the organisation
ABOUT US:
Werribee Mercy Hospital is a General Public Hospital located in the rapidly growing Western suburbs of Melbourne. Our services include surgical, medical, maternity, newborn, paediatrics, renal dialysis, emergency, mental health, rehabilitation, aged and palliative care. The hospital has recently undergone significant expansion with the opening or our new intensive care unit, additional operating theatres and the opening of two new wards, taking the total number of beds to 298. Join us now and be part of our team as we expand to serve our community.
Werribee Mercy Hospital is a perfectly positioned hospital with easy access on and off the M1 Princes Freeway, walking distance to Hoppers Crossing train station, café and shops, and is co-located adjacent to a privately operated childcare facility that delivers childcare to pre-school age children.
Mercy Health is a Catholic organisation grounded in a 2,000-year tradition of caring for others. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Health is made up of more than 9,500 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 is proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the WGEA.
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
- encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities and cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and supporting all staff to be their authentic selves at work through our network group for LGBTIQ+ staff and allies
- 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:
- Candidates are required to meet the position and qualification requirements.
- Provide a current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check (Mercy Health may conduct additional background checks subject to current legislation).
- 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.
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Contact Details
- Edward Wallace – Divisional Director Perioperative and Specialist Services, Women’s and Children’s Services
- 0414 756 396
Please note: Short listing of applicants will commence immediately. Advert may close sooner than advertised period if a suitable applicant is sourced.
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About the role
ABOUT THE ROLE:
Werribee Mercy Hospital is a public hospital providing comprehensive care to the growing community of the West. The role of the Deputy Divisional Director is to lead, coordinate and implement site specific current and future change initiatives required to deliver a future state that is aligned to and consistent with Werribee Mercy Hospital and Mercy Health’s strategic and operational direction and values. In addition to leading the supportive and dedicated team, key performance measures also include clinical outcomes, customer experience, financial performance and redevelopment of the site.
The Deputy Divisional Director is a pivotal role in supporting the Divisional Director to ensure smooth day-to-day operations. The Deputy Divisional Director will be responsible for the following:
- Responsible for supporting the Divisional Director to ensure the successful achievement of all operational, financial and performance goals for Maternity & Children’s Services at WMH whilst embedding a culture of continuous improvement to meet business and organisational priorities.
- Lead major business and operational improvement projects across Maternity and Children’s Services as nominated or directed by the Divisional Director. This will also involve leading service developments and policy reviews in areas impacted by key performance and operational issues. This will be achieved through excellent leadership, resourceful management and visible role modelling.
- To work collaboratively with key stakeholders to drive change and improvement by supporting and influencing both the Maternity and Children’s leadership team and broader site leadership teams.
- To deputise for the Divisional Director and work closely with the operational leadership team to ensure the safe and effective day to day operations of the division are maintained
ABOUT YOU:
- Eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a registered midwife and/or nurse
- Extensive experience in managing a maternity and children’s service preferably at a senior level within a large, complex healthcare or other relevant organisation
- Demonstrated experience in change management, operating model re-design, complex transformation and improvement initiatives
- Postgraduate qualification (or working towards) in a management stream (desirable)
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Deputy Divisional Director Women’s & Children’s Services via Pro Bono Australia.
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