PACU Clinical Nurse Specialist — Day Surgery Leader

Nexus; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Extended Christmas break

Gym discounts

Counselling services

Healthcare discounts

Online rewards/discounts

Referral bonus

Novated leasing

Predictable rosters

Job summary

Nexus Hospitals’ Southbank Day Surgery in South Perth, WA, seeks a Clinical Nurse Specialist Recovery/PACU for a full-time role. Bring advanced PACU nursing experience, AHPRA registration and post-graduate qualifications to drive high-quality patient care in a fast-paced day surgery setting.

Join a team focused on safe, evidence-based practice, continuous improvement and mentorship. This role offers a stable schedule in a supportive community hospital network.

Qualifications

• Advanced experience as a Recovery/PACU nurse in a surgical hospital setting.
• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Post-graduate qualifications relevant to the role, or commitment to working towards them.
• Advanced clinical and technical capability with sound problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based care: Monitor patient wellbeing and administer safe, high-quality treatment tailored to each stage of their hospital stay.
• Prepare for safe surgery: Ensure the facility, equipment and clinical environment are ready to support safe, efficient surgical care.
• Coordinate and support procurement activities so teams have the resources they need.
• Prioritise and monitor patient safety: Maintain clear team communication, assess patient progress, respond promptly to changes or complications, and keep patient safety central to all decisions.
• Mentor and educate colleagues: Share your clinical knowledge to build confidence, strengthen teamwork and support safe, consistent practices across the team.
• Drive quality and safety improvement: Support the GM / DON and NUM with quality and safety activities, embedding continuous improvement and clinical excellence.

Skills

Recovery/PACU nursing

Time management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Post-graduate qualifications relevant to the role

Commitment to working towards them

Job description

Nexus Hospitals’ Southbank Day Surgery in South Perth, WA, seeks a Clinical Nurse Specialist Recovery/PACU for a full-time role. Bring advanced PACU nursing experience, AHPRA registration and post-graduate qualifications to drive high-quality patient care in a fast-paced day surgery setting.

Join a team focused on safe, evidence-based practice, continuous improvement and mentorship. This role offers a stable schedule in a supportive community hospital network.