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Aboriginal Cadetship Program page is loaded## Aboriginal Cadetship Programlocations: Werribee Mercy Hospital: Mercy Hospital for Womentime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: December 31, 2025 (29 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR-6838**Employment Type:** Fixed Term with a required minimum of the equivalent of eight weeksFull Time (40 shifts over 12 months)**Location:** Cadetship may be undertaken at either campus Mercy Hospital for Women or Werribee Mercy Hospital**Upload with Application:** Resume, cover letter, and all relevant qualifications**Contact:** Kassandra Russell, [email protected]**Where theres life, theres Mercy.****Where theres care, theres You.**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 thats gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience thats 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, youll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience thats hard to find elsewhere.**At Mercy Health, its all about taking what we have and making it better.****To do that, we need you.****Join us at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.****About the opportunity**Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Nursing, Midwifery or Allied Health CadetThe Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cadetship position has been developed to provide the cadet with pregraduation professional experience while undertaking undergraduate studies in Nursing, Midwifery or Allied Health. The Cadet position reflects a collaborative relationship between Indigenous candidates and Mercy Health.The role of the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Allied Health Cadet is to provide support to the relevant Allied Health discipline team in the provision of providing quality patient care. The Cadet is required to work under the direction and supervision of an Health Professional at all times, within their level of education and under clearly defined role parameters.* To provide patientcentered, family oriented, evidence based care within an interprofessional team environment to achieve the best possible outcomes for their patients* To provide care and support as delegated relating to patients activities of daily living, ensuring that patients personal needs and comforts are maintained* To assist in providing a safe patient environment and additional supervision ensuring patient safety* Provide general support for the health care team, ensuring effective and efficient care delivery**What youll bring**Youre 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.* Currently enrolled full time in Bachelor degree or Masters level entry degree in an Nursing, Midwfery or Allied Health discipline* Must have progressed beyond the first year of their studies, and be maintaining a pass grade in all subjects.* You identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait IslanderYou 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.Join us and make a meaningful difference in peoples lives - and your career.**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. Were 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.*The Mercy Health Team is growing, and we warmly welcome the opportunity for you to become a valued member of our team. We invite you to search our current job openings and submit your application for those that align with your qualifications and aspirations. Rest assured, we are committed to keeping you informed about your application progress and any exciting new career opportunities that may pique your interest. We appreciate your keen interest in becoming a part of Mercy Health, and we look forward to potentially welcoming you aboard. #J-18808-Ljbffr