#525290 Registered Nurse

Department Outpatient Services  

Calvary Mater Newcastle

Permanent Part-Time

• Permanent Part-Time
• Salary Classification: Registered Nurse Yr 1-8.
• Remuneration: $35.32-$49.60 per hour + superannuation + annual leave loading + salary packaging options.

THE ROLE:

Calvary Mater Newcastle are looking for a Registered Nurse who would like to join our outpatient services department.

The Registered Nurse will be responsible for providing safe, effective and appropriate care in a patient focused environment. The Registered Nurse will have the opportunity to work across the Medical Centre, Radiation Oncology and the Day Treatment Centre.

To be successful in this role, you will have experience in an acute care setting, willingness to undergo professional development and training, as well as an interest in cancer care.

DUTIES:

• Perform comprehensive and accurate nursing assessment of patients.
• Timely, complete and accurate documentation of nursing care and patients progress in patients’ medical record and communicate to other team members.
• Plan appropriate care in consultation with patient and multidisciplinary team.
• Identify and implement discharge-planning requirements.
• Prioritise and implement planned care to achieve expected outcomes of established priorities.
• Evaluate patient progress and revise nursing interventions where required.
• Function in accordance with legislation and policy relevant to practise.

Learn more about our community and services here!

ABOUT YOU:

• Registered Nurse authorised to practice by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Minimum 12 months recent experience in cancer nursing or an acute care setting.
• Graduate Certificate in Cancer Nursing or similar or willingness to work towards.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment and in periods of high demand and activity.
• Demonstrated computer literacy.
• Demonstrated communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to own personal and professional development.

For further information, please contact Megan Kepreotis, Nurse Unit Manager, Outpatient Services on email: megan.kepreotis@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.