About the Role
This role is a casual position within the Mater Maternity Team, providing support to Nursing and Midwifery staff in delivering basic care to mothers and newborns. You will report to the Registered Nurse/Midwife and integrate into the multidisciplinary team, primarily working in the Well Baby Nursery overnight.
Responsibilities
- Provide support to Nursing and Midwifery staff in the delivery of basic care to mothers and newborns.
- Assist with care of the newborn, including daily cares and observation.
- Support parents in their transition to parenthood.
Requirements
- Certificate 3 in Health Service Assistant and/or Evidence of completion of first year of bachelor’s degree in nursing or Midwifery.
- Willingness to assist with care of the newborn, including daily cares, observation and supporting parents in their transition to parenthood.
- Ability and flexibility to work night duty.
- 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.
Location
- Whelan Ward, The Mater Hospital, North Sydney
Work Type
- Casual
- Night Shift
Education Level
- Certificate 3 in Health Service Assistant
- First year of bachelor’s degree in nursing or Midwifery
Salary/Compensations
- 28.19 - 30.94 AUD Hourly +super
Benefits
- Highly competitive pay
- Excellent working conditions
- Tax-free salary packaging
- Advance your practice within Sydney’s premier private maternity service
- Access 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, serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since 1857.
- St Vincent’s offers services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities.
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.
- We acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees.
