Transition To Acute Care Nursing Rotation Program

Calvary Health Care; Newcastle City Council; Sur place; AUD 57 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

On-site parking

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Fitness Passport

Leave entitlements transfers for NSW

Gender neutral parental leave

Résumé du poste

Calvary Mater Newcastle invites applications for a Registered Nurse to join its Transition to Acute Care Nursing Program. This 12-month rotation across general medicine, coronary care, and palliative care provides structured theory and clinical components in a supported pathway.

The role targets RNs with 1+ year post-graduate experience, offering growth through four clinical units, specialised stroke and cardiology skills, and a pathway to CNA533 credit, with career development supported by

Qualifications

• 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

Responsabilités

• 12-month rotation through four acute care services with theory and clinical components
• Develop specialised skills in General Medicine, Coronary Care and Palliative Care
• Gain holistic patient-centred care through interactive learning
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and educators

Connaissances

1+ year nursing experience

Teamwork

Communication

Formation

Registered Nurse (RN) with AHPRA

Description du poste

Job Description

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 - $57.88 per 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 care and 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 contact Hayden Lowth A/ Operations Manager, General Medicine and Palliative Care on

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

Join our Team today!

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