2027 Neonatal Fellow in the Department of Paediatrics at Workday

City of Banyule, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jun, 26

Salary

79.44

Posted On

30 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Yes

Skills

Neonatal Care, Clinical Supervision, Patient Care, Administrative Duties, Teaching, Research, Neonatal Ultrasound, Communication, Leadership, Collaboration, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving, Clinical Judgement, Resilience, Compassion

Industry

Software Development

Description

Employment Type: Full Time Fixed Term Hours: 86 hour fortnight Salary: $57.71 to $79.44 per hour (HM25- HM30) Location: Mercy Hospital for Women Heidelberg Upload with Application: Resume, cover letter Contact: Katherine Van Schilfgaarde Email: KVanSchilfgaarde@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 as at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes. About the opportunity The Neonatal Nursery at Mercy Hospital for Women in Heidelberg is a tertiary referral centre and a centre of excellence for neonatal care in Victoria. We admit over 1400 patients per annum and are committed to high quality neonatal care within the Victorian Public Health care system. Opportunity to join our Neonatal team at Mercy Hospital for Women as a Neonatal Fellow (9 EFT). We are fully accredited for both basic and advanced training in paediatrics (both general paediatrics and neonatal-perinatal medicine) with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians. Fixed term full-time and part-time job share positions available for a term of 6 or 12 months. Responsible for the supervision of clinical care provided by Neonatal Registrars caring for newborn infants under the guidance of the Neonatal consultant. Direct patient care over both inpatient and outpatient settings. Administrative duties; teaching and research activity is expected. There is an active teaching program for fellows. Opportunity to develop further areas of interest such as CCPU Neonatal ultrasound including for those applicants not successful in POCUS position (see separate position application). Overseas applicants are welcome to apply. Employment as per the AMA Victoria – Victorian Public Health Sector - Doctors in Training Enterprise Agreement 2022-2026 ABOUT YOU: Applicants should be Advanced Trainees with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians or hold comparable, recognised qualifications/experience if you are an overseas candidate. Medical registration (or eligible for) with the Australian Health Professionals Regulation Authority (AHPRA). Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to work collaboratively within a diverse team. Suitably experienced applicants may be appointed to a Senior/Chief Fellow position, with support in transition to consultant practice. Strong teaching skills with the ability to guide and develop Registrars, Medical students, Nursing staff and others as required. High level clinical skill and judgement in Neonatology. Australian citizenship or be eligible for full Australian working visa (administrative assistance will be provided). 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: 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. You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining: A current Police Record Check and Working with Children 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.

Responsibilities

The Fellow is responsible for supervising the clinical care provided by Neonatal Registrars to newborn infants under consultant guidance, while also providing direct patient care across inpatient and outpatient settings. Additionally, the role involves administrative duties, teaching, and research activities.