Acute Care Program Employment Type: Temporary Full Time or Part Time until February 2026 (12-month programs)Classification: Registered Nurse year 2 - 8Remuneration: $36.38 - $51.08 per hour + superannuation + annual leave loading + salary packaging options + RDO's (if full time)THE ROLES: The Calvary Mater Newcastle Transition to Specialty Nurse Program is aimed at nurses who have completed a minimum of one year post-graduate nursing experience and who have a genuine interest in specialty practice.
The program has been designed to assist Registered Nurses with their professional development during the transition phase from generalist nurse to specialist nurse.
The rotational program will be conducted over a 12-month period 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 nursing, gain specialised clinical skills, a better understanding of the services provided to patients, and develop a network of professional resources.
Program available: Acute Care Program The Acute Care Program is designed for nurses who are passionate about Acute Care nursing, specifically in General Medicine, Palliative Care, and Coronary Care.
This year-long program offers a unique opportunity to develop assessment and specialised skills in stroke care, cardiology, management of eating disorders, and palliative/end-of-life care.
You will rotate through four clinical units, receiving expert guidance, specialised learning opportunities, and dedicated educator support.
With the flexibility to work 32 hours per week or full-time while maintaining a permanent position, this program is tailored to your professional development needs.
Approved by the University of Tasmania, successful completion also provides credit toward the CNA533 Advanced Health Assessment in the Acute Care Nursing stream.
Start your journey to becoming an exceptional acute care nurse and make a lasting impact on your patient's care!
ABOUT YOU: To be considered for this opportunity you need to demonstrate:
Registered Nurse with current Authority to Practice with AHPRACompleted minimum one year post-graduate nursing experienceDemonstrated commitment to own personal and professional developmentDemonstrated ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, and other healthcare professionalsFor further information please contact Leearna Bennett, Operations Manager General Medicine and Palliative Care at ****** 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 are 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 leaveAnnual Leave Loading at 17.5%Superannuation contributions at 11.5%ADO's each month (for full-time employees)Novated leasing available for eligible employees4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family membersGenerous Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay!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.
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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 are 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr