2025 Transition to Specialty Nursing Practice

• Employment Type: Temporary Full Time or Part Time until February 2026 (12-month programs)
• Classification: Registered Nurse year 2 - 8
• Remuneration: $38.36 - $51.08 per hour + superannuation + annual leave loading + salary packaging options + RDO's (if full time)

THE ROLES:

The Calvary Mater Newcastle Transition to Specialty Nurse Programs are aimed at nurses who have completed a minimum one year post graduate nursing experience and who have a genuine interest in speciality practice. The programs have been designed to assist Registered Nurses with their professional development during the transition phase from generalist nurse to specialist nurse.

The rotational program will be conducted over a 12 month period 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 nursing, gain specialised clinical skills, gain a better understanding of the services provided to patients and develop a network of professional resources.

PROGRAM AVAILABLE:

Cancer Services Program

The Cancer Services Program will rotate through 4 distinct cancer services (inpatient oncology, inpatient haematology, outpatient chemotherapy and radiotherapy) and will comprise both theoretical and clinical components. Offering the flexibility of 32 hours per week or full-time.

The rotation framework provides an interactive learning experience that enables participants to gain a holistic view of cancer nursing, specialised clinical skills, a better understanding of the services provided to patients undergoing cancer treatment and develop a network of professional resources.

ABOUT YOU:

To be considered for this opportunity you will need to demonstrate:

• Registered Nurse with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA
• Completed minimum one year post graduate nursing experience
• Demonstrated commitment to own personal and professional development
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with patients, families and other health care professionals

For further information please contact Megan Kepreotis, Outpatient Services Nurse Unit Manager at megan.kepreotis@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!

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.