549534 - Registered Nurse - Surgical Ward 4B
Calvary Mater Newcastle
Permanent Full-Time / Part-Time roles available
Make a difference at one of Australia’s leading health care providers
As a Registered Nurse with Surgical Services, you will be responsible for delivering safe, effective, and appropriate patient care within a patient-focused environment. This role offers the opportunity to further develop surgical nursing skills with the support of a dedicated Nurse Educator.
Ward 4B is a 30-bed unit providing care to adult patients across a broad range of surgical specialties. These include, but are not limited to, general surgery, colorectal, stomal therapy, gastroenterology, plastics, management of skin lesions (including melanoma), oncology-related procedures such as mastectomy and breast reconstruction (DIEP), and cardiothoracic surgery.
Successful applicants will have the opportunity to build their clinical capability in surgical nursing, including the development of advanced skills in managing patients requiring 1:1 acute post-operative care, supported by an experienced clinical education 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:
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Work-life balance with 8-hour shifts with an ADO
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On-site parking
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Clinical Scholarships and Tertiary Training opportunities
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Up to $15,900 in salary packaging options plus extra savings with meal entertainment packaging and novated car leasing
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Discounted health insurance and technology products
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Calvary Healthy Body and Mind Portal – Live classes, recipes, challenges
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Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program
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Leave entitlement balances transfer for NSW Health employees
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Gender neutral parental leave
Employment details
Positions available: Permanent, Full-Time / Part-Time roles available
Salary Classification: Registered Nurse Year 1 - 8
Remuneration: $37.48 to $52.62 per hour + super + annual leave loading
Selection criteria (Essential)
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Registered Nurse authorised to practice by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
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Demonstrated recent experience as a Registered Nurse within an acute care and/or hospital setting.
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Proven ability to work autonomously, demonstrating initiative, organisation, and efficiency during periods of high demand.
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Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team environment.
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Well-developed communication, interpersonal and customer service skills, with the ability to engage effectively with patients, families, and colleagues.
Pre-employment conditions:
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Be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or hold a visa with unlimited rights to work in Australia.
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Successfully complete pre-employment checks. Checks include: reference checks, work rights, criminal history check and WWCC.
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Provide evidence of immunisation as required for the role.
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