Registered Nurse - Transition to Speciality Practice Cancer Care Program
Join to apply for the Registered Nurse - Transition to Speciality Practice Cancer Care Program role at Calvary Health Care
Newcastle, NSW, Australia
Fixed Term - Time Specific
Closing on: Oct 19 2025
Position Description
Calvary Mater Newcastle is seeking a Registered Nurse - Transition to Specialty Practice (Cancer Care Program). This program is aimed at nurses who have completed a minimum one year post graduate nursing experience and who have a genuine interest in cancer care.
The program has been designed to assist registered nurses with their professional development during the transition phase from generalist nurse to specialist cancer nurse.
Key Responsibilities
* Perform comprehensive and accurate nursing assessment of patients.
* Identify and implement discharge-planning requirements.
* Plan appropriate care in consultation with patient and multidisciplinary team.
* Participate in Quality Improvement activities and provide a high level of customer service to patients, staff and others.
* Function within a multidisciplinary team and provide assistance when and where required to meet the needs of the Department / Ward.
What You Bring
* Registered Nurse with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA.
* Completed minimum one year post graduate nursing experience.
* Demonstrated desire to further education in cancer 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.
Why Join Us?
Calvary Mater Newcastle offers a range of benefits, including flexible working arrangements, up to 6 weeks annual leave, and opportunities for career growth and development.
How to Apply
* Click 'Apply for Job' and follow the prompts.
* Attach a current resume.
* Provide a written response to four (4) selection criteria.
Please note: Only the criteria in the application needs to be addressed. You'll be assessed against the full list of Essential Criteria located within the attached Position Description.
About Calvary Mater Newcastle
Located in the heart of Newcastle, Calvary Mater Newcastle is a public hospital in Waratah NSW. We provide a wide range of services, including Emergency and Intensive Care, General Medicine, Haematology, Radiation Oncology and Medical Oncology, Palliative Care, and more.
WHY NEWCASTLE, NSW?
Newcastle is a thriving city surrounded by magnificent natural scenery. Cosmopolitan and compact, we enjoy all the benefits of a global smart city.
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