Registered Nurse - Surgical Ward

• Permanent Full-Time and Part-Time roles
• Salary Classification: Registered Nurse Year 1 - 8.
• Remuneration: $36.39 to $51.09 per hour + superannuation + annual leave loading + salary packaging options.
• INCENTIVE: UP TO $2,000 RELOCATION INCENTIVE BY NEGOTIATION

About the role

Surgical Ward 4B is a 30-bed ward caring for adult patients from surgical specialties.  The surgical specialties include but are not limited to: General surgery, Colorectal, Stomal Therapy, Gastro, Plastics, Skin lesions including melanoma, oncology-based surgery including mastectomy and breast reconstruction (DIEP) and cardiothoracic. Suitable applicants will have the opportunity to develop skills in surgical nursing with the support of an educator. 

What you bring 

• AHPRA Registration
• Demonstrated recent clinical experience in an acute surgical care setting
• Demonstrated commitment to own personal and professional development
• Ability to work unsupervised, proficiently and in an organised manner during periods of high demand and activity
• Demonstrated communication, interpersonal skills, customer service skills and the ability to work effectively as a 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:

• On-site parking
• Gender neutral parental leave
• Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted health insurance and technology products
• Clinical Scholarships and Tertiary Training opportunities
• Leave entitlement balances transfer for NSW Health employees
• Work-life balance with 8-hour shifts or 12-hour shifts with an ADO
• Calvary Healthy Body and Mind Portal – Live classes, recipes, challenges
• Up to $15,900 in salary packaging options plus extra savings with meal entertainment packaging and novated car leasing

For further information please contact Lara Harris, Nurse Unit Manager on (02) 4985 0573 lara.harris@calvarymater.org.au

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 - see "what you bring for the 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.

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.