About the Role
This part-time role within the Mater Maternity Team provides support to Nursing and Midwifery staff in delivering care to mothers and newborns. The position is based in the Whelan Postnatal Ward and Well Baby Nursery, assisting new parents with mother crafting and early parenting skills.
Responsibilities
- Provide support to Nursing and Midwifery staff in the delivery of care to mothers and newborns.
- Assist with the care of the newborn, including daily cares and observation.
- Support parents in their transition to parenthood.
- Assist new parents with mother crafting and early parenting skills.
Requirements
- Evidence of completion of Diploma of Enrolled Nursing.
- Willingness to assist with care of the newborn.
- Ability and flexibility to work afternoon shifts and night duty shifts.
- Previous experience in an acute healthcare or maternity setting is desirable but not essential.
- Must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants the necessary work rights.
Skills
- Care of the newborn
- Mother crafting
- Early parenting skills
Location
- Whelan Ward, The Mater Hospital, North Sydney
Work Type
- Permanent part time
- Afternoon shifts
- Night Duty Shifts
Education Level
- Diploma of Enrolled Nursing
Salary/Compensations
- 36.69 - 38.32 AUD Hourly +super “Pro rata”
Benefits
- Highly competitive pay
- Excellent working conditions
- Tax-free salary packaging
- Fitness Passport gym memberships
- Discounted private health cover
- Paid study leave
About the Company
- The Mater is Sydney North Shore’s premier private hospital, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1906 and powered by St Vincent’s Health Australia.
- St Vincent’s Health Australia is the nation’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, offering services across NSW, VIC and QLD.
- St Vincent’s Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since 1857.
Equal Opportunity
- We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.
- We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.
- St Vincent’s acknowledges the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees.
