Join Calvary Mater Newcastle

Where Compassion Meets World-Class Care!

Join Calvary Newcastle and make a genuine difference in patient care as a Registered Nurse in our Pre Procedure Clinic. This permanent position offers the opportunity to work with patients preparing for surgical procedures, ensuring they receive comprehensive assessment and preparation in a supportive environment.

About the Opportunity

As part of our dedicated pre-procedure team, you'll conduct thorough patient assessments, provide education and support, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. This role combines clinical expertise with compassionate patient care in a well-established healthcare setting.

• Conduct comprehensive pre-procedure assessments and health screenings
• Provide patient education regarding upcoming procedures and post-operative care
• Collaborate with surgeons, anaesthetists, and allied health professionals
• Maintain accurate documentation and clinical records
• Support anxious patients and their families throughout the process

• Registered Nurse currently authorised to practise by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, NSW (AHPRA).
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development, with evidence of continued education in Perioperative and/or Anaesthetic Nursing.
• Recent and relevant clinical experience in coordinating and managing care for patients with complex clinical conditions.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Proven ability to work independently and as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.

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 day 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

Salary Classification:  Registered Nurse Year 2 to 8

Remuneration: $39.51 to $52.62 per hour + super + annual leave loading

Contact Operations Manager Surgical Services, Chris.Aarsten@health.nsw.gov.au and quote position 548052

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.

Join our team today!