Transition to Acute Care Nursing Rotation Program

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

Transition to Acute Care Nursing Rotation Program

Registered Nurse – Transition to Acute Care Nursing Program

Permanent Full-Time

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

• Permanent Full-Time and Part-Time positions available
• Salary Classification: Registered Nurse, Year 1-8
• Remuneration: $41.23- $57.88per hour + superannuation + annual leave loading + salary packaging options

Launch Your Acute Care Nursing Career!

Are you a Registered Nurse ready to grow your skills and make a real difference in General Medicine, Palliative Care, and Coronary Care? Our Acute Care Nursing Program is a year-long, fully supported pathway with no prior acute care experience required!

• Who can apply: Registered Nurses with 1+ year of experience
• Benefits: Hands-on rotations across four clinical units, specialised skills in stroke care, cardiology, eating disorders, and palliative/end-of-life careand guidance from expert educators
• Flexible work: 32 hours/week or full-time, permanent positions
• Career boost: Clinical or combined clinical + academic pathway, with University of Tasmania credit toward CNA533 Advanced Health Assessment

About the Role

The Acute Care Transitional Rotation Program is aimed at nurses who have completed a minimum one year post graduate nursing experience and who have a genuine interest in Acute Care nursing, specifically General Medicine, Coronary Care and Palliative Care. The program has been designed to assist registered nurses with their professional development during the transition phase from generalist nurse to specialist Acute Care Nurse.

The program will be conducted over a 12-month period with rotation into four (4) acute care services 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 patient centred care, gain specialised clinical skills, and develop an understanding of caring for the acutely unwell patient as well as developing a network of professional resources.

About you

• Registered Nurse with current Authority to Practice by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Completed minimum one year post graduate nursing experience
• Demonstrated desire to further education in Acute Care Nursing
• Demonstrated commitment to own personal and professional development
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrated communication, interpersonal skills and customer service skills

For further information please contactHayden LowthA/ Operations Manager, General Medicine and Palliative Careon************@health.nsw.gov.au

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

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