Registered Nurse

Job description
The Registered Nurse – Transition to Acute Care Nursing Program is a permanent full-time position at Calvary Mater Newcastle.

This role involves 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.

Duties and Responsibilities
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
You must be a Registered Nurse with current Authority to Practice by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
You should have demonstrated recent clinical experience in general nursing.
You should be committed to your personal and professional development and desire to continually improve patient care.
You should be able to work unsupervised and as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.
You should possess effective communication, interpersonal and time management skills, with the ability to work proficiently during periods of high demand and activity.
You should demonstrate computer literacy and the ability to use healthcare software.
How to Apply
To apply for this role, 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.