534130 Registered Nurse – Transition to Acute Care Nursing Program

Calvary Mater Newcastle

Permanent Full-Time

• Permanent Full-Time
• Salary Classification: Registered Nurse, Year 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 the provision and documentation of safe, effective, and appropriate patient care in a patient-focused environment.

The Transition to Acute Care Rotation Program has been developed to support the Registered Nurse to develop the skills and attributes required to work and thrive in an Acute Care Hospital. The program has been developed to offer Registered Nurses the opportunity to rotate through multiple departments and specialty units over a 10 month period whilst being supported by a designated Clinical Nurse Educator. The program has been designed to assist the Registered Nurse during the transition phase from generalist nurse or new graduate to specialist Acute Care Nurse.

DUTIES:

• Perform comprehensive and accurate nursing assessment of patients.
• Identify and implement discharge planning requirements.
• Plan appropriate care in consultation with both the patient and the multidisciplinary team.
• Evaluate patient progress and revise nursing interventions where required.
• Complete accurate documentation of nursing care in patient’s medical record and communicate to other team members.
• Protect the rights of patients while respecting their values, customs and spiritual beliefs.
• Function in accordance with legislation and policy relevant to practice.
• Act in accordance with the profession’s code of ethics and the professional standards of a Registered Nurse.
• Maintain Confidentiality.

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ABOUT YOU:

• Registered Nurse with current Authority to Practice by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Demonstrated recent clinical experience in general nursing.
• Demonstrated commitment to own personal and professional development and the desire to continually improve patient care.
• Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised and as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated effective communication, interpersonal and time management skills, with the ability to work proficiently during periods of high demand and activity.
• Demonstrated computer literacy and ability to use healthcare software.

For further information please contact Leearna Bennett, Acting Director of Nursing, on email: Leearna.bennett@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 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.