#529026 Registered Nurse, Team Leader

Department of Haematology

Calvary Mater Newcastle

Fixed Term, Part-Time

• Fixed Term, Part-Time contract until January 2026 (48 hours per fortnight)
• Salary Classification: Registered Nurse, 1st - 8th Year
• Remuneration: $36.38 - $51.08 per hour + superannuation + annual leave loading + salary packaging options 

THE ROLE:

The Haematology Team Leader is responsible for ensuring the provision of safe, effective and appropriate patient care in a patient-focused environment for haematology inpatients, including leading and liaising with all members of the multidisciplinary team. The Team leader is responsible for the supervision and support of Haematology ward staff, including new staff, casual staff and agency nurses. The Team leader is also responsible for staff education, and the facilitation of assessments of clinical competencies’ when required.  

DUTIES:

• Provide leadership and management on the ward, and be able to represent NUM when required.
• Provide support for co-workers, preceptor staff and act as resource person for all aspects of haematology nursing.
• Ensure care is coordinated in consultation with patient and multidisciplinary team to achieve best possible outcomes.
• Prioritise and implement planned care to achieve expected outcomes of established priorities
• Identify and implement discharge-planning requirements.
• Perform comprehensive and accurate nursing assessment of patients.
• Evaluate patient progress and revise nursing interventions where required.
• Complete accurate documentation of nursing care and patient’s progress in patient’s medical record and communicate to other team members.

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ABOUT YOU:

• Demonstrated extensive experience in acute haematology nursing, including chemotherapy administration.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively exercise leadership and work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Leadership, supervision and support for all staff including new, casual and agency nurses.
• Ensure care is coordinated to achieve the best possible outcomes for the patient.
• Ensure discharge planning processes are in place and communicated effectively across the team and that all aspects of the EPJB are updated, managed and revised as appropriate.
• The ability to fairly delegate work amongst team members while making assessments on skill mix, acuity and provide clinical support and guidance to the team.
• Represent the NUM where required.
• Demonstrate the ability and importance of professional conduct at all times, and the ability to develop therapeutic professional and respectful relationships across the team

For further information please contact Linzi Nolan, Nurse Unit Manager on email: linzi.nolan@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!

WHY NEWCASTLE, NSW?

Newcastle is a thriving city surrounded by magnificent natural scenery. Cosmopolitan and compact, we enjoy all the benefits of a global smart city including world class services and facilities, top-tier education and employment opportunities, all with an average commute time of 15 minutes. Discover inspirational living in a vibrant city that will inspire and delight. Visit Imagine Newcastle, here!

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.