Overview
Registered Nurse - Perioperative Services – Calvary Mater Newcastle (NSW Health) – Operating Suite/Day Surgery Unit.
Contract: Permanent Full-Time
Salary Classification: Registered Nurse Year 1–8; Remuneration: $36.39 to $51.09 per hour plus superannuation, annual leave loading and salary packaging options.
What You Will Do / Responsibilities
- Performs comprehensive and accurate nursing assessments of patients.
- Continuously assesses/monitors patients’ condition.
- Notifies the medical officer of changes as appropriate.
- Identifies and implements discharge-planning requirements.
- Able to plan appropriate care in consultation with the patient and multidisciplinary team.
- Prioritises and implements planned care to achieve expected outcomes of established priorities.
What You Bring
- Recent demonstrated experience in a perioperative role.
- Relevant post‑registration qualification (or equivalent experience).
- Demonstrated initiative and the desire to continually improve patient care.
- Demonstrated effective communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
- Registered Nurse authorised to practice by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Able to work proficiently in periods of high demand and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Additional Information
For further information, please contact the Nurse Manager, Operating Theatre at
Position descriptions available: Perioperative Suite - Anaesthetics; Perioperative Suite - Scrub Scout; Perioperative Suite - Recovery.
Benefits
- Fitness Passport
- Gender Neutral parental leave
- Annual Leave Loading at 17.5%
- Superannuation contributions at 12%
- ADO's each month for full-time employees
- Novated leasing available for eligible employees
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family
- Salary packaging options to reduce taxable income
How to Apply
1. Click 'Apply for Job' and follow the prompts.
2. Create a profile in the Calvary People Platform (if not already registered).
3. Attach a current resume.
4. Provide a written response to four selection criteria.
5. Cover letters are optional (1-2 pages).
Please note: You’ll be assessed against the full list of Essential Criteria located within the attached Position Description.
Pre-employment checks
- Pre-employment checks may include reference checks, work rights, criminal history, Working with Children Check (WWCC) checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role.
- Evidence of immunisation as required for the role may be required.
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