Registered Nurse – Surgical (Ward 4B)

Permanent Full-Time

Join Calvary Mater Newcastle Where Compassion Meets World-Class Care!

• Salary Classification - Registered Nurse Year 1-8
• Remuneration - $ - $ per hour + superannuation + annual leave loading + salary packaging options

The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing safe, effective and appropriate patient care in a patient-focused environment. Suitable applicants will have the opportunity to develop skills in surgical nursing with the support of an Educator.

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, Gastro, Plastics, Skin lesions including melanoma, oncology-based surgery including mastectomy and breast reconstruction and cardiothoracic.

About you

• Registered Nurse authorised to practice by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Recent demonstrated experience in an acute care and/or hospital setting as a Registered Nurse
• Ability to work unsupervised and proficiently and in an organised manner during periods of high demand
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of the multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrated communication, interpersonal and customer service skills
• Demonstrated commitment to own personal and professional development
• Commitment to the Mission, Vision and Values of Calvary and the ability and desire to uphold these principles

For further information about these opportunities please contact [email protected] or [email protected]

Why work for Calvary?

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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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