Job Title: Registered Nurse - Transition to Acute Care Nursing Program
Location: Calvary Mater Newcastle
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
* Permanent Full-Time
* Salary Classification: Registered Nurse, Year 1-8.
* Remuneration: $36.38-$51.08 per hour + superannuation + annual leave loading + salary packaging options + RDO's
The Role
The Registered Nurse is responsible for the provision and documentation of safe, effective, and appropriate patient care in a patient-focused environment.
The Transition to Acute Care Rotation Program has been developed to support the Registered Nurse to develop the skills and attributes required to work and thrive in an Acute Care Hospital.
This program offers Registered Nurses the opportunity to rotate through multiple departments and specialty units over a period whilst being supported by a designated Clinical Nurse Educator.
Duties
* Perform comprehensive and accurate nursing assessment of patients.
* Identify and implement discharge planning requirements.
* Plan appropriate care in consultation with both the patient and the multidisciplinary team.
* Evaluate patient progress and revise nursing interventions where required.
* Complete accurate documentation of nursing care in patient's medical record and communicate to other team members.
* Protect the rights of patients while respecting their values, customs and spiritual beliefs.
* Function in accordance with legislation and policy relevant to practice.
* Act in accordance with the profession's code of ethics and the professional standards of a Registered Nurse.
* Maintain Confidentiality.
About You
* Registered Nurse with current Authority to Practice by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
* Demonstrated recent clinical experience in general nursing.
* Demonstrated commitment to own personal and professional development and the desire to continually improve patient care.
* Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised and as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.
* Demonstrated effective communication, interpersonal and time management skills, with the ability to work proficiently during periods of high demand and activity.
* Demonstrated computer literacy and ability to use healthcare software.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please 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 that 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.