PACU Nurse – Anesthesia & Recovery

CornerStone Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Staff engagement initiatives

Private hospital benefits

International collaborations

Research and scholarships

Fitness and health programs

Job summary

Mater Hospital in Sydney, NSW, seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for the Anaesthetics and Recovery unit. The role is permanent, part-time, offering base pay per hour and opportunities to contribute to patient care in a high-acuity perioperative environment.

You will monitor recovery, manage vitals, and participate in post-operative care plans while supporting families and upholding safety standards. An Australian work visa is not required for citizens or eligible residents.

Qualifications

• Must hold current AHPRA Division 1 nursing registration.
• Demonstrates commitment to patient-centred care and safety.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in PACU, Critical Care, Emergency, ICU, HDU or Anaesthetic Nursing is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialised nursing care to patients recovering from anaesthesia and surgery.
• Monitor vital signs and assess patients during recovery.
• Recognise clinical deterioration and respond to post-operative complications.
• Administer medications and pain management therapies as prescribed.
• Educate and support patients and families during recovery.
• Contribute to safety, quality improvement and clinical excellence.

Skills

Patient-centred care

Team collaboration

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical assessment

Vital signs monitoring

Education

AHPRA Division 1 registration

Job description

Mater Hospital in Sydney, NSW, seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for the Anaesthetics and Recovery unit. The role is permanent, part-time, offering base pay per hour and opportunities to contribute to patient care in a high-acuity perioperative environment.

You will monitor recovery, manage vitals, and participate in post-operative care plans while supporting families and upholding safety standards. An Australian work visa is not required for citizens or eligible residents.