#539291 – Registered Nurse - Perioperative Services

Operating Suite/Day Surgery Unit

Calvary Mater Newcastle

Permanent Full-Time 

• Salary Classification: Registered Nurse Year 1 - 8
• Remuneration: $36.39 to $51.09 per hour + superannuation + annual leave loading + salary packaging options.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Calvary Mater Newcastle Operating Theatres are seeking Registered Nurse to join our dedicated team to provide excellent person-centred care to our surgical patients. We are seeking Registered Nurse with experience in either Anaesthetics, Scrub Scout and/or Recovery. 

The successful candidate will possess the skill to provide comprehensive care to our patients. You will also have a commitment to support colleagues and assist in maintaining a safe, effective and a fulfilling work environment. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs comprehensive and accurate nursing assessments of patients.
• Continuously assesses/monitors patients’ condition.
• Notifies the medical officer of changes as appropriate.
• Identifies and implements discharge-planning requirements.
• Able to plan appropriate care in consultation with patient and multidisciplinary team.
• Prioritises and implements planned care to achieve expected outcomes of established priorities.

Learn more about our community and services here!

WHAT YOU BRING

• Recent demonstrated experience in a perioperative role.
• Relevant post registration qualification (or equivalent experience).
• Demonstrated initiative and the desire to continually improve patient care.
• Demonstrated effective communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Registered Nurse authorised to practice by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Able to work proficiently in periods of high demand and activity and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

For further information, please contact Julia Hird, Nurse Manager, Operating Theatre on Julia.Hird@calvarymater.org.au  

For further insight on the perioperative roles available please review the position descriptions below:

Perioperative Suite - Anaesthetics

Perioperative Suite - Scrub Scout 

Perioperative Suite - Recovery

WHY JOIN US

CMN is an Affiliated Health Organisation providing services to both public and private patients primarily from the Hunter New England area. Current employees of NSW Health can request to have various leave entitlement balances transferred to CMN on commencement. Leave types may include but not limited to Long Service Leave, Annual Leave and Sick Leave. Applicants are encouraged to discuss this with the Convenor for further information. Working at CMN gives you access to a great range of benefits:

• Fitness Passport. 
• Gender Neutral parental leave
• Annual Leave Loading at 17.5 %
• Superannuation contributions at 12%
• ADO's each month (for full-time employees)
• Novated leasing available for eligible employees
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Generous Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay!

HOW DO YOU APPLY?

• Click ‘Apply for Job’ and follow the prompts. As part of your application, you will be asked to:
• Create a profile in our Calvary People Platform (if you are not an existing user)
• Attach a current resume.
• Provide a written response to four (4) selection criteria - see "what you bring for the selection criteria"
• Cover letters are optional (1-2 pages max.)

Please note: Only the criteria in the application needs to be addressed, however you’ll be assessed against the full list of Essential Criteria located within the attached Position Description.

As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.

Please note the following:

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, WWCC checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role.
• You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role.