Registered Nurse - HDU

• Make a difference at one of Australia’s leading health care providers
• Generous salary packaging benefits, ongoing professional development and supportive team environment
• Permanent full and part time opportunities available
• Pay rate is dependent on Enterprise Agreement and experience - $40.51 - $49.49 per hour + super 

 About the role

Reporting to the Nurse Unit Manager, our Registered Nurses are responsible for providing safe, effective and appropriate patient care of patients requiring high dependency and cardiology intervention.

Our RNs are supported in their ongoing clinical education and provided with opportunities for career progression.

You will be caring for various types of patients including but not limited to, post cardiac intervention, colorectal, urology and bariatric surgeries. The unit also has the capacity to monitor 4 patients with telemetry. You will be part of a small High Dependency Unit team, but also have the benefits of being part of the wider surgical ward team as the unit is based on our surgical ward.

What you bring 

• AHPRA Registration with a current practising certificate
• Must have demonstrated critical care experience.
• Post graduate certificate in Critical Care / Cardiology Nursing highly regarded
• 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
• Demonstrated communication, interpersonal skills and customer service skills
• A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation

For further information please contact Leanne Bedwell - Nurse Unit Manager on Leanne.bedwell@calvarycare.org.au

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

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.

If you are looking for a rewarding career in an organisation that supports the community, apply now!

Please note the following:

• 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.
• You will also be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role