540457 - Registered Nurse – Transition to Acute Care Nursing Program

Calvary Mater Newcastle

Permanent Full-Time (and opportunity for Part-Time 32hpw) Roles

Launch Your Acute Care Nursing Career!

Are you a Registered Nurse ready to grow your skills and make a real difference in General Medicine, Palliative Care, and Coronary Care? Our Acute Care Nursing Program is a year-long, fully supported pathway with no prior acute care experience required!

• Who can apply: Registered nurses with 1+ year of experience

• What you’ll get: Hands-on rotations across four clinical units, specialised skills in stroke care, cardiology, eating disorders, and palliative/end-of-life care, and guidance from expert educators

• Flexible work: 32 hours/week or full-time, permanent position

• Career boost: Clinical or combined clinical + academic pathway, with University of Tasmania credit toward CNA533 Advanced Health Assessment

Why join: Learn, grow, and make an impact – all while shaping the nurse you want to become. Apply now and step into your future in acute care!

• Permanent Full-Time and Part-Time positions available.
• Salary Classification: Registered Nurse, Year 1-8.
• Remuneration: $36.39 - $51.09 per hour + superannuation + annual leave loading + salary packaging options + RDO's 

THE ROLE:

The Acute Care Transitional Rotation Program is aimed at nurses who have completed a minimum one year post graduate nursing experience and who have a genuine interest in Acute Care nursing, specifically General Medicine, Coronary Care and Palliative Care. The program has been designed to assist registered nurses with their professional development during the transition phase from generalist nurse to specialist Acute Care Nurse.

The program will be conducted over a 12-month period with rotation into four (4) acute care services and will comprise both theoretical and clinical components. The rotation framework aims to provide an interactive learning experience that enables the participants to take a holistic view of patient centred care, gain specialised clinical skills, and develop an understanding of caring for the acutely unwell patient as well as developing a network of professional resources.

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).
• Completed minimum one year post graduate nursing experience.
• Demonstrated desire to further education in Acute Care Nursing.
• Demonstrated commitment to own personal and professional development.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated communication, interpersonal skills and customer service skills

For further information please contact Leearna Bennett, Medical and Palliative Care Operations Manager, 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 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.