Employment Type: Casual
Location: Mercy Place Cairns (Bethlehem)
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Contact: Zubair Coovadia

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 that, 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 Mercy Health and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.

About the opportunity
At Mercy Health, each moment, no matter how small, truly matters - and as an Endorsed Enrolled Nurse, you’ll help create cherished moments and better health outcomes for residents each day. 

The Endorsed Enrolled Nurse practices as per the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) policy and guidelines regarding nursing scope of practice.

They are a member of the multidisciplinary team who work closely with residents and their families or representatives. They are expected to lead a team of staff, be role models, complete day to day tasks and report any issues and adverse advents to the Clinical Care Manager. They will assist staff in undertaking assessments, treatment, documentation and activities. They will have a number of year's experience in aged care settings and have the ability to work independently.

The Endorsed Enrolled Nurse will have an important role in providing leadership and supervision to staff and be expected to lead in the provision of quality care to residents by ensuring the delivery of skilled, individualised care to the highest possible professional standard.

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:

• Current EN registration with AHPRA.
• Experience in aged care preferred but not required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate and patient-focused approach.

You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:
●    Police 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.

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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.