PACU Registered Nurse — Elevate Post-Op Care

UnitingCare Hospital; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 59,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

12% Super

Not for Profit Salary Packaging

Penalties & Allowances

Job summary

UnitingCare Health Pty Ltd. is seeking an experienced PACU Registered Nurse to join the Post Anaesthetic Care Unit at St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital in Brisbane. You will support safe recovery, patient flow and outcomes within a skilled perioperative team.

You will work in a multinational, not-for-profit health system renowned for cardiac, orthopaedic and neuro services, with strong emphasis on evidence-based practice and professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months' experience in PACU/Recovery.
• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent and current AHPRA registration.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to patient safety, quality improvement and evidence-based practice.
• Desire for ongoing professional development.
• Availability to work across a Fortnightly rotating roster.
• Australian working rights. Sponsorship not available.
• Willingness to obtain required vaccinations per hospital infection control requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based and person-centred nursing care to patients recovering from anaesthesia.
• Assess, monitor and respond to patients' changing clinical needs during recovery.
• Communicate effectively regarding patient care, treatment and response to care.
• Collaborate with nursing, anaesthetic and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care.
• Apply sound clinical judgement and appropriate decision making within the scope of your role.
• Support allocation and delegation of care within the nursing team.
• Apply risk management principles to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
• Deliver a high standard of service and patient experience.
• Contribute to patient safety, quality improvement and evidence-based practice.
• Undertake other duties within the scope of the position as service needs change.

Skills

PACU experience

Nursing

AHPRA registered

Clinical assessment

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent

Job description

UnitingCare Health Pty Ltd. is seeking an experienced PACU Registered Nurse to join the Post Anaesthetic Care Unit at St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital in Brisbane. You will support safe recovery, patient flow and outcomes within a skilled perioperative team.

You will work in a multinational, not-for-profit health system renowned for cardiac, orthopaedic and neuro services, with strong emphasis on evidence-based practice and professional development.