Career
Why you should consider Calvary Mater Newastle as your preferred employer ?
Calvary Mater Newcastle offers exceptional career opportunities in a safe working environment in which each person working for the hospital has the opportunity to make a contribution to service delivery and to develop both personally and professionally.
It is an exciting time to join the Calvary Mater Newcastle team, the hospital is currently undergoing a significat redevelopment which includes: redevelopment of the 180 bed hospital, construction of a new 96 bed acute mental health facility on site and an expansion of cancer radiation therapy facilities. To read more information about the hospital and preview the model plan of the Hospital Redevelopment click the 'About' and 'Hospital Services' links.
Positions Vacant
Are you looking for a new career ? Interested in working in a health care environment ?
To search for current positions vacant at Calvary Mater Newcastle please click the 'Positions Vacant' link below
How to apply for an advertised position at Calvary Mater Newcastle
For a copy of the position description and application for employment kit click on the 'Positions Vacant' link above. Find the position you are interested in applying for, click the 'Read More' link and print out the attached application kit.
To apply for an advertised position at Calvary Mater Newcastle you will need to submit:
1. A Covering Letter
2. A document addressing the essential and desirable job requirements, obtained from the position description. You need to write your response to the essential and desirable criteria as outlined in the position description to show the selection committee that you have the right mix of skills, knowledge and experience to do the job.
Our suggestion to applicants to ensure that the selection criteria are adequately met is to make a separate heading for each selection criterion on a separate document. For each criterion, describe your skills, knowledge and experience to show how you have used them in the past - emphasising your major achievements. Using examples will assist in demonstrating your skills, knowledge and experience.
3. Completed Calvary Mater Newcastle Application Form, including completed Prohibited Employee Declaration and Criminal Record Consent Form.
4. Attach copies of relevant information such as Registration, Licences and Qualifications if applicable.
5. Current Resume, including contact details of three referees who may be contacted. Two of your referees must be work related referees, one should be your present or most recent employer / manager.
Written applications, containing the above should be forwarded to the Human Resource Manager, Calvary Mater Newcastle, Locked Bag 7, Hunter Region Mail Centre, NSW 2310. Applications need to be submitted before the position closing date to be considered.
How to apply for the Casual Nursing Pool at Calvary Mater Newcastle
Calvary Mater Newcastle has a casual nursing pool hospital wide. To apply for the casual nursing pool at Calvary Mater Newcastle you will need to submit:
1. A Covering Letter
2. A document addressing the essential and desirable job requirements, obtained from the position description. You need to write your response to the essential and desirable criteria as outlined in the position description to show the selection committee that you have the right mix of skills, knowledge and experience to do the job.
Our suggestion to applicants to ensure that the selection criteria are adequately met is to make a separate heading for each selection criterion on a separate document. For each criterion, describe your skills, knowledge and experience to show how you have used them in the past - emphasising your major achievements. Using examples will assist in demonstrating your skills, knowledge and experience.
3. Completed Calvary Mater Newcastle Application Form, including completed Prohibited Employee Declaration and Criminal Record Consent Form.
Position Descriptions and Application Forms are contained in the below attachments, select either Registered Nurse application package or Enrolled Nurse application package, depending on your skills and qualifications
/mater/resources/RN CMN Casual Application Package 020708.doc
/mater/resources/EN CMN Casual Application Package 020708.doc
4. Attach copies of relevant information such as Registration, Licences and Qualifications if applicable.
5. Current Resume, including contact details of three referees who may be contacted. Two of your referees must be work related referees, one should be your present or most recent employer / manager.
Written applications, containing the above should be forwarded to the Human Resource Manager, Calvary Mater Newcastle, Locked Bag 7, Hunter Region Mail Centre, NSW 2310.
Submitting a general application
Calvary Mater Newcastle encourages applicants who meet the selection criteria of advertised positions to apply. We do also accept general applications. If you are submitting a general application, you will need to submit:
1. A Covering Letter
2. Current Resume, including contact details of three referees who may be contacted. Two of your referees must be work related referees, one should be your present or most recent employer / manager.
3. Completed Calvary Mater Newcastle Application Form, including completed Prohibited Employee Declaration and Criminal Record Consent Form.
Application form below
/mater/resources/CMN Application Kit Master 020708.doc
4. Attach copies of relevant information such as Registration, Licences and Qualifications if applicable.
Role of Service
The Hospital is located at Waratah and is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment in which each person working for the Hospital has the opportunity to make a positive contribution to service delivery and to develop both personally and professionally.
The Hospital’s staff management policies and programs provide the framework for the management of staff and are developed and provided in accordance with the Hospital’s Values and relevant legislative requirements. They also aim to promote the achievement of the Strategic Plan.
Want to know about HR Services
The Human Resource Department is open between 8am and 5pm Monday to Friday. Payroll Services are closed to general enquires on the 1st Monday and Tuesday and last Friday of the pay period for payroll processing.
The key activities provided by the Human Resource Department include:
- Coordination of Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Process
- Working with managers to develop position profiles and advertisements
- Conducting criminal record checks
- Issuing letters of appointment and employment contracts
- Coordinating the cessation of employment process
- Coordinating work experience placements and employment programs
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Coordination of the external staff counseling service
- Coordination of Higher Education Contribution Scheme
- Staff Support Scheme
- Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action programs
- Aboriginal Employment Strategy
- Coordinating the Hospital’s Training and Development program
- Organising and conducting the General and Speciality Orientation programs
- Conducting essential in-service education
- Developing and conducting personal and management development programs
- Pay Roll processing
Location
The Human Resource Department is located on Level 7 of the Convent Building
Payroll service are located on Level 4 of the Convent Building
Contacts
HR Office General Enquiries (02) 4921 1256
Pay Roll General Enquiries (02) 4921 1336