Whole of Hospital Project Officer

• Improve the patient experience
• Drive Innovation and Change
• Work collaboratively with clinical and support staff to lead change

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Werribee Mercy Hospital is a public hospital servicing the growing community of the West. As our service continues to grow a dynamic individual is required to join the team to aid in the effective patient flow from the Emergency Department into the appropriate stream of care.

• Based at Werribee Mercy Hospital
• Full-time
• Exciting role in our Whole of Hospital program
• Play an integral role providing acute healthcare expertise to support the delivery and implementation of transformational initiatives
• Drive clinical change required to improve patient flow and access to care across the hospital
• Improve the patient experience, focusing on timely patient care across the continuum
• Allied Health Manager Grade 4B or NUM level 3 or equivalent

ABOUT YOU:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or extensive experience in managing hospital patient access and flow improvement initiatives
• Allied Health or Nursing/Midwifery qualification
• Current AHPRA registration
• Project experience
• Strong relevant clinical skills and experience in acute settings
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to analyse and interpret data

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 undergone significant expansion with the opening of the intensive care unit, additional operating theatres and 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.

CONTACT DETAILS:

• Maree Pane, General Manager Werribee Mercy Hospital
• Email: mpane@mercy.com.au
• Phone: 0402 232 361