Registered Nurse
Haematology 5C Ward
Calvary Mater Newcastle

 Job Number: 18348 

Link: https://calvarycareers.mercury.com.au/ViewPosition.aspx?id=sUy0Y3OkC2c=&jbc=ere

• Make a difference at one of Australia’s leading health care providers
• Generous salary packaging benefits, ongoing professional development and supportive team environment
• Multiple full time and part time roles available on a permanent and temporary basis

About the role

Reporting to the Nursing Unit Manager you will be employed to work on 5C inpatient Haematology Ward. 5C is a specialist haematology unit and provides care to patients with malignant and non-malignant blood disorders. The most common diagnosis we manage are acute leukaemia, lymphoma and multiple myeloma. However, any blood disorder can be managed under our specialty. It is common for the ward to be caring for patients receiving high doses and complex chemotherapy as well as autologous stem cell transplants.

The right candidate should be able to demonstrate recent acute care nursing experience and the ability to work in an established supportive team environment.

What you bring  

• Demonstrated recent clinical experience in an acute care and/or hospital setting and a genuine interest in haematology nursing
• Ability to work unsupervised, proficiently and in an organised manner during periods of high demand and activity
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team

The Calvary Mater Newcastle 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 Calvary Mater Newcastle 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.

About Calvary

We are a leading provider of quality, integrated care that puts our patients, residents and clients at the centre of everything we do. Calvary offers flexible careers in clinical, allied health, hospitality, ICT and health administration, mission, leadership, management and more. Founded in Australia in 1885, we’re one of the largest providers of health, aged and community care with over 18,000 staff and volunteers, 14 Public and Private Hospitals, 72 Residential Care and Retirement Communities and 19 Community Care Centres.

As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and are committed to fostering a workplace that is respectful, welcoming and inclusive where people are supported to draw strengths from their identity, culture and community. We value the integral dignity of each person and we encourage applications from First Nations peoples, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ people, people who have come to Australia as migrants or refugees and veterans.

 Why work for Calvary?

Joining us is your opportunity to learn with purpose and drive positive impact to our community in a stimulating work environment. We offer paid parental leave, salary packaging, career progression, flexible working hours and training and skills development. Calvary is also proud to be recognised as a leader in gender equality.  Further details are available here: https://www.calvarycare.org.au/careers/benefits/

If you are looking for a rewarding career in an organisation that supports the community, apply now!  Link to the role, position description and contact person here  Job Number: 18348

 Please note the following:

• Only applicants with a valid right to work in Australia will be considered.
• Please address the selection criteria for this position as thoroughly as possible so your application can be considered for the role.
• As part of the application process, you may be required to participate in a health evaluation, which could include face to face assessment and drug and alcohol testing, to ensure your suitability for the role.
• Calvary has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirement for all workers. You will also be required to provide evidence of other immunisation as required for your role.