PACU Registered Nurse – Flexible Hours & Impactful Care

UnitingCare Children, Young People and Families; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 59,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP Salary Packaging

Flexible work arrangements

Recognition and rewards platform

12 weeks paid parental leave

Job summary

UnitingCare Children, Young People and Families – Brisbane QLD is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU) at St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital in Brisbane. This permanent part-time or casual role offers comprehensive nursing care across multiple surgical specialities and a fortnightly rotating roster.

You will provide safe, evidence-based care to patients recovering from anaesthesia, work with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to patient safety and

Qualifications

• At least 12 months PACU/Recovery experience.
• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent and current AHPRA registration.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication and teamwork skills.
• Australian working rights; sponsorship not available.
• Willingness to obtain vaccinations per hospital policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based 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.
• Coordinate with nursing, anaesthetic and multidisciplinary teams to support outcomes.
• Apply sound clinical judgement and appropriate decision making within the role.
• Support appropriate allocation and delegation of care within the nursing team.
• Apply risk management principles to maintain a safe environment for patients.
• Deliver a high standard of service and patient experience.
• Contribute to patient safety, quality improvement and evidence-based practice.
• Undertake other duties as service needs change or grow.

Skills

PACU experience

Clinical care

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent

Job description

UnitingCare Children, Young People and Families – Brisbane QLD is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU) at St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital in Brisbane. This permanent part-time or casual role offers comprehensive nursing care across multiple surgical specialities and a fortnightly rotating roster.

You will provide safe, evidence-based care to patients recovering from anaesthesia, work with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to patient safety and