This is an exciting opportunity to join our amazing perioperative group. We work closely with our Visiting Medical Officers to enable great care for our patients. We pride ourselves on being patient advocates and developing sound systems to enable this.

The successful applicant will aim to support and entrench a culture of clinical excellence and best practice.  Our team offers a supportive and dynamic work environment with Clinical Educators, flexible work options and excellent salary packaging options available through salary sacrificing.

Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Nurse is required to:

• Support Clinical Manager in daily operational management of the department including: stock management, procurement, education, HR matters, liaising with VMO’s and company reps etc.
• Be accountable for the delivery of direct patient care
• Provide clinical support and direction to Registered, Enrolled, Graduate, Novice and Student Nurses
• Demonstrate leadership qualities, be appropriately qualified, experienced and a motivated health professional who is able to impart their knowledge and expertise to ensure safe, high quality clinical care that meet relevant standards
• Ensure a culture of clinical excellence, contemporary practice and professional development within the clinical speciality

What you bring:

• AHPRA Registration
• Recent clinical experience in an acute care and/or hospital setting
• Ability to work unsupervised, proficiently and in an organised manner during periods of high demand and activity
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• An ability to support change management
• Demonstrated communication, interpersonal skills and customer service skills
• A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation

Enquries to Taylor Rochester, Clinical Manager, Orthopaedic Theatres

e taylor.rochester@calvarycare.org.au

About Calvary

We are a leading provider of quality, integrated care that puts our patients, residents and clients at the centre of everything we do. Calvary offers flexible careers in clinical, allied health, hospitality, ICT and health administration, mission, leadership, management and more. Founded in Australia in 1885, we’re one of the largest providers of health, aged and community care with over 18,000 staff and volunteers, 14 Public and Private Hospitals, 72 Residential Care and Retirement Communities and 19 Community Care Centres.

As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and are committed to fostering a workplace that is respectful, welcoming and inclusive where people are supported to draw strengths from their identity, culture and community. We value the integral dignity of each person and we encourage applications from First Nations peoples, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ people, people who have come to Australia as migrants or refugees and veterans.

Why work for Calvary?

Joining us is your opportunity to learn with purpose and drive positive impact to our community in a stimulating work environment. We offer paid parental leave, salary packaging, career progression, flexible working hours and training and skills development. Calvary is also proud to be recognised as a leader in gender equality.  Further details are available here: https://www.calvarycare.org.au/careers/benefits/

If you are looking for a rewarding career in an organisation that supports the community, apply now!

Please note the following:

• Only applicants with a valid right to work in Australia will be considered.
• As part of the application process, you may be required to participate in a health evaluation, which could include face to face assessment and drug and alcohol testing, to ensure your suitability for the role.
• Please note we are unable to accept emailed applications or resumes and phone calls from recruitment agencies.