Acute Care Nurse Rotation Program - 12 Months

Calvary; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Salary packaging options

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Leave balance transfer

Parental leave (gender neutral)

Job summary

Calvary Mater Newcastle is offering a Transition to Acute Care Nursing Rotation Program for Registered Nurses with at least one year of post‑graduate experience. The program spans 12 months with four acute care rotations, combining theory and clinical learning to build expertise in general medicine, palliative care and coronary care.

The roles are permanent, with both full‑time and part-time options, and a salary in the hourly range of $41.23–$57.88 plus superannuation and leave loading.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current Authority to Practice by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Minimum one year post graduate nursing experience.
• Desire to further education in Acute Care Nursing.
• Commitment to personal and professional development.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Rotate across four acute care services during a 12-month program.
• Develop specialised clinical skills in General Medicine, Palliative and Coronary Care.
• Participate in both theoretical and clinical components of the program.
• Contribute to patient‑centred care and team collaboration.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Education

Authority to Practice by AHPRA

Job description

Calvary Mater Newcastle is offering a Transition to Acute Care Nursing Rotation Program for Registered Nurses with at least one year of post‑graduate experience. The program spans 12 months with four acute care rotations, combining theory and clinical learning to build expertise in general medicine, palliative care and coronary care.

The roles are permanent, with both full‑time and part-time options, and a salary in the hourly range of $41.23–$57.88 plus superannuation and leave loading.