538759 - Registered Nurse - Coronary Care Unit

Calvary Mater Newcastle

Permanent Part-Time (0.8fte) and

Temporary Full-Time / Part-Time (for 12 months)

• Permanent Part-Time and Temporary Full-Time or Part-Time (12 months) roles available
• 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:

At Calvary Mater Newcastle we provide an extensive range of specialised medical and surgical services. Our Coronary Care and Cardiology Service combines best practice and the most advanced technology to investigate and manage heart and vascular system disorders.

As a Registered Nurse you will be responsible for the provision of high quality, safe, people-focused care to those assigned to you. You will have highly developed interpersonal skills as well as sound communication skills both verbal and written. You will have experience in a hospital setting, with a focus on Coronary Care or Cardiology.

DUTIES:

• Continuously monitor and assess patients' cardiovascular status.
• Respond promptly to emergency situations such as arrhythmias or cardiac arrest.
• Possess skills for advanced cardiac monitoring
• Educate patients and their families about heart disease management and prevention
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to plan and implement individualized patient care plans
• Provide post-procedure care for patients recovering from cardiac interventions.

Learn more about our community and services here!

ABOUT YOU:

• Registered Nurse authorised to practise by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• A demonstrated understanding of transfer of care and patient flow principles and ability to practice these principles to improve patient care.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team as well as unsupervised during high periods of demand and activity.
• Demonstrated communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Recent experience or interest in Coronary Care / Cardiology.

For further information please contact Rachael Hassab, A/Nurse Unit Manager, Coronary Care Unit on email: rachael.hassab@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 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!

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.