Your passion for whole-of-person care will find a place to grow with us, where mutual respect and deep relationships are at the heart of everything we do. Knowing how important open communication and teamwork is, you will join a team of experienced colleagues whose passion has created a positive and supportive environment.

We recognise you are a growing professional as well, so our home managers and clinical leaders will take the time to coach and mentor you, and actively encourage your continued clinical learning, operational capability building and career progression.

We are a not-for-profit organisation, but more importantly, we are like one big family and treat each of our residents, families, and team members with the same levels of passion, care, and respect.

We are hoping you will join our fantastic Whiddon family at Redhead, in the Newcastle and Hunterregion, on a Part‑time basis.

To be considered for this role, you will require AHPRA registration, proven skills in clinical care, clinical decision making and palliation, First Aid and CPR certificates. Previous experience in Aged Care is desired but not essential.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Whiddon, we provide our people with benefits that will enhance their experience and provide them with things they actually want and will use. Our benefits are centred around ‘Five Pillars’ – mind, body, financial, social and career.

- Comprehensive leave options to support you in mind and body (Permanent employees)
- 5 weeks Annual Leave (or the option to cash out Annual Leave)
- Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
- 12 weeks paid Parental Leave
- Up to 5 days paid Fertility leave
- Up to 3 days paid Community Service leave each year
- Up to 4 days paid Compassionate leave
- Extra public holiday per year with Frank Whiddon Day
- Employee Assistance Program for when you need extra support
- Work/life balance . Options to work morning, afternoon or night shifts
- Salary Packaging options so you can keep more of your pay . Did you know that by salary packaging, you can increase your hourly rate by more than $2? This is how:
- Up to $611.53 per fortnight to pay your mortgage, rent, school fees, etc.
- Up to $101.92 per fortnight to pay entertainment activities like cafes, restaurants, etc.
- Remote living options including rent and mortgage packaging,



utilities and holiday transport.
- Novated leasing, a financial wellness program, a personal car buying service and a rewards program through our partners.
- Quarterly gifts , including Cost of living voucher, ACE Day, Christmas gifting and other ad‑hoc gifts from time to time.
- Access to retail benefits and perks , including great discounts, and passes to the cinema, tickets to concerts or sports events, food vouchers, and more!
- Employee Referral Program . Get paid up to $500 to refer our next Whiddon star.
- Learning, learning, learning . Whiddon Scholarships Programs, Leadership Development Programs, Traineeships and more… we want to support your educational journey!
- Get recognised for your great work! Just in Time Recognition, Milestone Celebrations, Everyday Heroes, Annual Awards night and more.
- Recognition for successfully completing your probation period.
- Locations across NSW and QLD . If you need to relocate or wish to transfer between our Homes

Permanent Full‑Time / Part‑Time / Casual

Join Calvary Mater Newcastle

- Salary Classification: Enrolled Nurse Year 1‑5

Calvary's Nurse Bank gives Enrolled Nurses the rare combination of genuine flexibility and the backing of one of Australia's most established healthcare providers.

If you want to broaden your clinical skills across a full hospital environment while choosing when you work, this permanent Newcastle-based role offers exactly that.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

The Enrolled Nurse – Medication Endorsed is responsible for providing safe, effective and appropriate care in patient-focused environment.

As a Nurse Bank employee, you will be rostered shifts equivalent to your contracted hours and may be allocated to various wards. This is the perfect opportunity for someone who wants to develop their expertise within a diverse public hospital.





- Delivering person-centred nursing care across Calvary Newcastle's wards and care areas as part of the Nurse Bank pool — gaining exposure to the full breadth of hospital operations
- Administering medications and treatments within your scope of practice under the direction of Registered Nurses
- Documenting patient observations and care plans accurately, contributing to safe clinical handover
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support continuity of care for patients and residents

ABOUT YOU:

- Current AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse - Medication Endorsed with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA
- Minimum 6 Months demonstrated clinical experience in an acute care and/or hospital setting
- Ability to work unsupervised, proficiently and in an organised manner during periods of high demand and activity
- Demonstrated communication, interpersonal skills, customer service skills and the ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrated commitment to own personal and professional development

For further information please contact Helen Hambrey, Patient Access and Flow Manager on

WHY YOU WILL LOVE WORKING WITH US

We are an Affiliated Health Organisation providing services to both public and private patients primarily from the Hunter New England area. Our health services and clinics including 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 workplace, our people benefit from:

- Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program Leave entitlement balances transfer for NSW Health employees Gender neutral parental leave

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