Enrolled Nurse - Nurse Bank

the original; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Annual leave loading

On-site parking

Fitness Passport and EAP

Job summary

Calvary Mater Newcastle is seeking Enrolled Nurse – Medication Endorsed to join our Nurse Bank. You will provide safe, patient‑centred care and be rostered to shifts across various wards within a large public hospital environment.

As a Nurse Bank employee, you will be scheduled for contracted hours, with the opportunity to work Permanent Full-Time, Part-Time or Casual roles in Newcastle. Competitive hourly pay, superannuation, annual leave loading and salary packaging options are included.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse - Medication Endorsed with Authority to Practice.
• Minimum 6 months clinical experience in an acute care or hospital setting.
• Ability to work unsupervised during periods of high demand and activity.
• Demonstrated communication, interpersonal and customer service skills within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred nursing care across Calvary Newcastle's wards as part of the Nurse Bank pool.
• Administer medications and treatments within your scope under the direction of Registered Nurses.
• Document patient observations and care plans to support safe clinical handover.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care for patients.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Education

AHPRA registration - Enrolled Nurse (Medication Endorsed)

Job description

Enrolled Nurse – Nurse Bank

Permanent Full-Time / Part-Time / Casual

Join Calvary Mater Newcastle

• Salary Classification: Enrolled Nurse Year 1-5
• Remuneration: $37.83 - $41.11 per hour + superannuation + annual leave loading + salary packaging options

Calvary's Nurse Bank gives Enrolled Nurses the rare combination of genuine flexibility and the backing of one of Australia's most established healthcare providers.

If you want to broaden your clinical skills across a full hospital environment while choosing when you work, this permanent Newcastle-based role offers exactly that.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

The Enrolled Nurse – Medication Endorsed is responsible for providing safe, effective and appropriate care in patient-focused environment.

As a Nurse Bank employee, you will be rostered shifts equivalent to your contracted hours and may be allocated to various wards. This is the perfect opportunity for someone who wants to develop their expertise within a diverse public hospital.

• Delivering person-centred nursing care across Calvary Newcastle's wards and care areas as part of the Nurse Bank pool — gaining exposure to the full breadth of hospital operations
• Administering medications and treatments within your scope of practice under the direction of Registered Nurses
• Documenting patient observations and care plans accurately, contributing to safe clinical handover
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support continuity of care for patients and residents

ABOUT YOU:

• Current AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse - Medication Endorsed with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA
• Minimum 6 Months demonstrated clinical experience in an acute care and/or hospital setting
• Ability to work unsupervised, proficiently and in an organised manner during periods of high demand and activity
• Demonstrated communication, interpersonal skills, customer service skills and the ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrated commitment to own personal and professional development

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. Ourhealth services and clinicsincluding Coronary Care and Cardiology, Surgery, Intensive Care, General Medicine, Research and 24/7 Emergency Care.

We are a world class leader in researchin oncology, toxicology, psychiatry and palliative care research. Our researchers work inpartnershipwith 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:

• Work-life balance
• On-site parking
• Up to $15,900 in salary packaging optionsplus 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

• 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 (this is a Category A role)