#522014 Registered Nurse
Outpatient Cancer Services
Calvary Mater Newcastle
Permanent Part-Time
- Permanent Part-Time 24 hours per week.
- Classification: Registered Nurse Year 1-8.
- Remuneration: $35.32 -$49.60 per hour+ superannuation + leave loading
About you
The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing safe, effective and appropriate patient care in a patient-focused environment. The Registered Nurse - Outpatient services will have the opportunity to work across the Medical Centre, Radiation Oncology Department and Day Treatment Centre.
To be successful in this role, you will have experience in an acute care setting, willingness to undergo professional development and training, as well as an interest in cancer care.
TheCalvary Mater Newcastle provides a comprehensive range of cancer services, diagnosis and treatment including chemotherapy, radiation therapy and surgery. To learn more about our services, clinics and community pleaseview here!
Key Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive and accurate nursing assessment of patients.
- Plan appropriate care in consultation with patient and multidisciplinary teams.
- Maintain harmonious relations with staff and behave in a professional manner.
- Provide education to patients and carers that facilitates their understanding and care.
What you bring
- Commitment to own personal and professional development.
- Demonstrated communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated experience in cancer nursing or an acute care setting.
- Graduate Certificate in Cancer Nursing or similar or willingness to work towards same.
- Registered Nurse authorised to practise by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment and in periods of high demand.
For further information please contact Megan Kepreotis, Nurse Unit Manager, Outpatient Cancer Services on (02) 401 43828 or[email protected]
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 11%
- 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
- GenerousSalary packaging optionsthat 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.
- 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.
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 including COVID-19, influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella.