• Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
• Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment

About the role

Calvary North Adelaide Hospital have an exciting opportunity to join the team as an experienced Clinical Nurse in our 8 Bed ICU/HDU. FTE 0.8 (could be negotiable)

We promote a positive workplace culture, with a friendly and fun team, and staffing levels that are focused on patient care and safety.

As a Clinical Nurse in the Intensive Care Unit you will be approachable and provide support and guidance to other staff members, participate in policy/procedure development and review, provide progress reports of portfolio outcomes to the Clinical Manager, demonstrate an ability to work positively within a team to achieve shared team goals, act as an advocate to assist both patients and staff in making informed decisions, and contribute to quality improvement programs and other facility activities to meet Accreditation Standards. 

The Clinical Nurse position is rostered over 7 days, with 12 hour and 8-hour shift options, which will include 12 hour days or nights, or a combination of early, late and night duty.

Key Responsibilities

• Accountable for the delivery of direct patient care
• Provides support and direct supervision to Registered, Graduate and student nurses
• Assists in professional development of staff by maintaining an education and development focus
• Supports a positive professional workplace culture
• Manages a portfolio in alignment with the 8 National Safety and Quality Health Services Standards
• Willingness to perform in a relieving role as a Clinical Manager

What you bring 

• Minimum 3 years’ recent experience in a critical care environment
• Post Graduate Certificate or Higher in Intensive/Critical Care
• Registered with AHPRA
• Demonstrate communication, interpersonal skills and customer service skills
• Ability to work unsupervised, proficiently and in an organised manner during periods of high demand and activity
• A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation

For further information please contact Victoria Cambell Clinical Manager on (08) 82399185 victoria.cambell@calvarycare.org.au

Why work for Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter. 

With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.

Your benefits: 

• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships 
• Paid parental leave 
• Training, development pathways and career opportunities
• Flexible hours that make sense for you

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 including influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella