Registered Nurse - Transition to Specialty Practice Program - Cancer Care 2027

Temporary Full-Time / Part-Time positions (0.8fte) will be considered

(opportunity for permanent appointment following completion of the Program)

• Salary Classification: Registered Nurse (year 2 - year 8)
• Remuneration: $43.46  - $57.88 per hour + superannuation + annual leave loading + salary packaging options.

Join the Heart of Healing at Calvary Mater Newcastle

Looking for a workplace that values your skills, supports your growth, and fits your lifestyle? At Calvary Mater Newcastle, we offer more than just a job - we offer purpose, community, and opportunity. 

About the Role:

The Cancer Care Rotation Program is aimed at nurses who have completed a minimum one year post graduate nursing experience and who have a genuine interest in cancer care. The program has been designed to assist registered nurses with their professional development during the transition phase from generalist nurse to specialist cancer nurse.

The program will be conducted over a 12 month period with rotation into 4 distinct cancer services (inpatient oncology, inpatient haematology, outpatient treatment including radiotherapy) 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 cancer nursing, gain specialised clinical skills, gain a better understanding of the services provided to patients undergoing cancer treatment and develop a network of professional resources.

About you:

• Registered Nurse with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA
• Completed minimum one year post graduate nursing experience
• Demonstrated desire to further education in cancer nursing
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrated communication, interpersonal skills and customer service skills

For further information about this program please contact Marissa Ledlin Marissa.Ledlin@health.nsw.gov.au

About Calvary Mater Newcastle:

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 include Oncology, 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 staff benefit from:

• On-site parking
• Up to $15,900 in salary packaging options plus extra savings with meal entertainment packaging and novated car leasing
• Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program
• Leave entitlement balances transfer for NSW Health employees
• Gender neutral parental leave

Join our Team today!

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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.

This role requires the successful applicant to: 

• Have unlimited working rights in Australia
• Successfully complete pre-employment checks including reference checks, work rights, criminal history check and WWCC checks to ensure suitability for the role.
• Provide evidence of immunisation as required for the role.