Registered Nurse

Department of Palliative Care

Calvary Mater Newcastle

Permanent Full-Time with Consideration given to Part-Time

• Permanent Full-Time with Consideration given to Part-Time
• Salary Classification: Registered Nurse Yr 1-8.
• Remuneration: $36.38-$51.08 per hour + superannuation + annual leave loading + salary packaging options + RDO's 

THE ROLE:

The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing safe, effective, and appropriate care in an inpatient and outreach environment. The successful applicant will actively participate in promoting and implementing Specialist Palliative Care Services. 

DUTIES:

• Perform comprehensive and accurate nursing assessment of patients.
• Plan appropriate care in consultation with patient and multidisciplinary team.
• Timely, complete and accurate documentation of nursing care and patient progress.

Learn more about our community and services here!

ABOUT YOU:

• Registered Nurse authorised to practise by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Demonstrated recent clinical experience in an acute care, hospital or palliative care setting.
• Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work within a harmonious collaborative team.
• Demonstrated ability to critically appraise new clinical situations and environments and plan safe, appropriate patient care with the multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate/be involved in quality improvement projects using sound planning and evaluation of outcomes.
• Demonstrated commitment to own personal and professional development as evidenced by personal portfolio.

For further information please contract, Sheree Martin, Nurse Unit Manager Palliative Care at Sheree.Martin@calvarymater.org.au

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 11.5%
• 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!

WHY NEWCASTLE, NSW?

Newcastle is a thriving city surrounded by magnificent natural scenery. Cosmopolitan and compact, we enjoy all the benefits of a global smart city including world class services and facilities, top-tier education and employment opportunities, all with an average commute time of 15 minutes. Discover inspirational living in a vibrant city that will inspire and delight. Visit Imagine Newcastle, here!

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.
• Cover letters are optional (1-2 pages max.)

Please note: Only the selection 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.