Operations Manager General Medicine and Palliative Care Services
Permanent Full-Time
Join Calvary Mater Newcastle Where Compassion Meets World-Class Care!
Salary Classification - Nurse Manager Grade 4 (1st Yr - 2nd Yr)
Remuneration: $*****- $***** per hour + superannuation + annual leave loading + salary packaging options
An exciting leadership opportunity exists for an experienced and motivated Registered Nurse to join Calvary Mater Newcastle as the
Operations Manager, General Medicine & Palliative Care Services
.
Reporting directly to the Director of Nursing and Clinical Services, this senior leadership role is responsible for the operational management, strategic direction, and service delivery of General Medicine and Palliative Care Services. The successful candidate will provide strong clinical and operational leadership across multidisciplinary teams while ensuring high-quality, patient-centred care that aligns with Calvary's mission, values, and strategic priorities.
This position offers the opportunity to influence service development, lead workforce initiatives, drive quality improvement, and contribute to the delivery of exceptional healthcare services for our community.
Your main duties will include:
Provide operational leadership and oversight of General Medicine and Palliative Care Services
Lead and support Nurse Unit Managers, Clinical Nurse Consultants, Clinical Nurse Educators and multidisciplinary teams
Drive workforce planning, recruitment, staff development and succession planning initiatives
About you
Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse, Postgraduate qualifications in leadership, management or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
Extensive senior clinical and operational management experience within a complex healthcare environment
Demonstrated experience leading and developing multidisciplinary teams




Proven ability to manage organisational change and drive service improvement initiatives
Strong knowledge of quality and safety frameworks, including the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards
For further information please contact Nicole Feenan, Director of Nursing and Clinical Serviceson
Why work for Calvary?
We are an Affiliated Health Organisation providing services to both public and private patients primarily from the Hunter Current England area. Our health services and clinics include Oncology, Coronary Care and Cardiology, Surgery, Intensive Care, General Medicine, Research and 24/7 Emergency Care.
We are a world class leader in research in oncology, toxicology, psychiatry and palliative care research. Our researchers work in partnership with our nurses, clinicians and patients, as well as universities, affiliated organisations and charities, both locally and globally.
We work together to be a source of healing, hope and nurturing to the people and communities we serve. As we work, our values are visible in how we act and treat each other. We care for our people by providing a safe, equitable, inclusive and welcoming work environment that respects each individual and their contribution to our purpose of 'Being for Others'.
In addition to an enriching work environment, our staff benefit from:
On-site parking
Up to $15,900 in salary packaging options plus extra savings with meal entertainment packaging and novated car leasing
Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program
Leave entitlement balances transfer for NSW Health employees
Gender neutral parental leave
This role requires the successful applicant to:
Have unlimited working rights in Australia
Successfully complete pre-employment checks including reference checks, work rights, criminal history check and WWCC checks to ensure suitability for the role
Provide evidence of immunisation as required for the role
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📌 Operations Manager General Medicine And Palliative Care Services (Newcastle)
🏢 Calvary Care
📍 Newcastle