542058 - Registered Nurse - Medical (Ward 5A)

Calvary Mater Newcastle

Permanent Full-Time / Part-Time / Casual

Join Calvary Mater Newcastle

Where Compassion Meets World-Class Care!

As a Registered Nurse you will play a critical role in delivering safe, effective and appropriate patient care within a patient centred environment. This vital position necessitates a commitment to a seven-day rotating schedule, encompassing morning, evening and nigh shifts. Ward 5A is a dedicated 24-bed unit focused on the care of patients with a range of general medical conditions and Stroke care.

Why you will love working with us

We are an Affiliated Health Organisation providing services to both public and private patients primarily from the Hunter New England area. Our health services and clinics including Coronary Care and Cardiology, Surgery, Intensive Care, General Medicine, Research and 24/7 Emergency Care.

We are a world class leader in research in oncology, toxicology, psychiatry and palliative care research.  Our researchers work in partnership with our nurses, clinicians and patients, as well as universities, affiliated organisations and charities, both locally and globally.

We work together to be a source of healing, hope and nurturing to the people and communities we serve. As we work, our values are visible in how we act and treat each other. We care for our people by providing a safe, equitable, inclusive and welcoming work environment that respects each individual and their contribution to our purpose of ‘Being for Others’.

In addition to an enriching work environment, our people benefit from:

• Work-life balance with 8-hour shifts with an ADO
• On-site parking
• Clinical Scholarships and Tertiary Training opportunities
• Up to $15,900 in salary packaging options plus extra savings with meal entertainment packaging and novated car leasing
• Discounted health insurance and technology products
• Calvary Healthy Body and Mind Portal – Live classes, recipes, challenges
• Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program
• Leave entitlement balances transfer for NSW Health employees
• Gender neutral parental leave

Employment details

Positions available: Permanent, Full-Time or Part-Time or Casual

Salary Classification: Registered Nurse Year 1-8

Remuneration: $36.39 to $51.09 per hour + super + annual leave loading

INCENTIVE: UP TO $2,000 RELOCATION INCENTIVE BY NEGOTIATION

Selection criteria (Essential)

• Registered Nurse authorised to practise by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Recent demonstrated experience in a general medical ward within a hospital.
• Recent experience or keen interest in stroke.
• Demonstrated commitment to own personal and professional development.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team. 

Pre-employment conditions:

• Be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or hold a visa with unlimited rights to work in Australia.

• Successfully complete pre-employment checks. Checks include: reference checks, work rights, criminal history check and WWCC.

• Provide evidence of immunisation as required for the role.

Contact AmandaLeah.Taylor@health.nsw.gov.au  and quote position 542058

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