Registered Nurse
Transition to Specialty Practice Program 2026
Intensive Care Unit
Calvary Mater Newcastle
Fixed Term Part-Time (12 months)
* Temporary Part-Time (32 Hours per week).
* Salary Classification: Registered Nurse Year 1 - 8.
* Renumeration: $ $51.09 per hour + superannuation + annual leave loading + salary packaging options.
Calvary Mater, Newcastle Intensive Care Unit is a 6 bed Level 5 tertiary unit providing complex support to a broad range of specialties including Oncology, Haematology, Toxicology, Surgical and Medical.
The Intensive Care Nursing Transition to Specialty Practice (ICU TTSP) program is designed to support nurses transitioning to roles within NSW Health adult Intensive Care Units (ICUs). It is a state-wide program developed by the Health Education and Training Institute (HETI) in close partnership with the Agency for Clinical Innovation Intensive Care NSW that runs over 12 months.
The program is arranged into five learning pathways. Each learning pathway includes:
* Online My Health Learning resources
* Submission of 8 Learning Portfolios
* Participation in 4 locally delivered study days
* Work Integrated Learning (WIL) activities
* Capability assessments.
This program is offered at 0.8 FTE for 12 months, with an 8-week rotation to the John Hunter Hospital Intensive Care Unit. At the completion of the 12 months, you have the option of a permanent position.
For further information please contact Katrina Gunn, Nurse Unit Manager on email:
What you will bring
* Communication, interpersonal and customer service skills
* Ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team
* Demonstrated recent clinical experience in an acute care and/or hospital setting
* Registered nurse authorised to practice by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
* Ability to work unsupervised, proficiently and in an organised manner during periods of high demand.
WHY JOIN US
CMN is an Affiliated Health Organisation providing services to both public and private patients primarily from the Hunter New England area. Current employees of NSW Health can request to have various leave entitlement balances transferred to CMN on commencement. Leave types may include but not limited to Long Service Leave, Annual Leave and Sick Leave. Applicants are encouraged to discuss this with the Convenor for further information. Working at CMN gives you access to a great range of 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 employees)
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
* Generous Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay
HOW DO YOU APPLY?
* Click 'Apply for Job' and follow the prompts. As part of your application, you will be asked to:
* Create a profile in our Calvary People Platform (if you are not an existing user)
* Attach a current resume.
* Provide a written response to four (4) selection criteria - see "what you bring for the selection criteria"
* Cover letters are optional (1-2 pages max.)
Please note: Only the criteria in the application needs to be addressed, however you'll be assessed against the full list of Essential Criteria located within the attached Position Description.
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.
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, WWCC 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.