Registered Nurse

Calvary Health Care; Cessnock City Council; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in Cessnock is looking for a Casual Registered Nurse to provide clinical leadership and ensure high standards of care. Applicants must have current AHPRA registration and excellent communication skills. This role offers benefits such as NFP salary packaging, professional development opportunities, and a flexible working environment.

Benefits

NFP salary packaging benefits

Discounted health insurance

Paid parental leave

Professional membership to APNA

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse with a current AHPRA registration.
• Ability to meet objectives/timelines and provide clinical leadership.
• Demonstrated time management and exceptional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and implement care in accordance to individual care plans.
• Deliver and promote a high standard of care.
• Provide clinical leadership and support to care staff.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrated time management

Ability to respond in emergency situations

Education

Current AHPRA registration

Current NDIS Check

Job description

Overview

Cessnock, NSW, Australia, 2325 • Casual

Closing on: Oct 26 2025

Calvary Cessnock Retirement Community

Registered Nurse - Casual

Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers. Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment.

About The Role

As the Registered Nurse you are responsible for providing clinical leadership to staff and ensuring compliance with legislative requirements to enable us to continue to deliver a high standard of care, services and most importantly a quality lifestyle for our residents.

Calvary Cessnock Retirement Community is located in the heart of Hunter Valley wine country.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and implement care in accordance to individual care plans
• Deliver and promote a high standard of care
• Provide clinical leadership, support and guidance to our Care staff

About You

• Registered Nurse with a current AHPRA registration
• Current NDIS Check
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated time management and organisational skills with the ability to meet objectives/timelines
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to respond effectively in emergency situations
• A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation

At Calvary, our staff matter. With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.

Your Benefits

• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
• Paid parental leave
• Professional membership to APNA, paid for by Calvary; Training, development pathways and career opportunities
• Flexible hours that make sense for you

As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.

Application notes

Please note the following:

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP 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.