Recovery PACU Clinical Nurse Specialist (Part-Time)

Nexus Hospitals; Bundaberg; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Up to 3 weeks festive leave

Gym discounts

Free Parking

Referral bonus

Job summary

Nexus Hospitals in Bundaberg Private Day Hospital is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist to lead Recovery/PACU care, ensuring safety and high-quality patient journeys across elective day surgeries.

You’ll work with our multidisciplinary team, mentor colleagues, drive continuous improvement and support the smooth running of our facility, with a part-time schedule and a focus on patient-centred care.

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 a commitment to working towards them.
• Advanced clinical and technical capability, supported by sound problem-solving skills.
• A genuine passion for education, mentoring and clinical leadership.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with patients, doctors, staff and other stakeholders.
• Solid time management, organisational and communication skills.

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, helping embed continuous improvement, clinical excellence and safe practice across the hospital.

Skills

Recovery / PACU nursing

Clinical leadership

Time management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

AHPRA registration as Registered Nurse

Postgraduate qualifications relevant to the role

Job description

Nexus Hospitals in Bundaberg Private Day Hospital is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist to lead Recovery/PACU care, ensuring safety and high-quality patient journeys across elective day surgeries.

You’ll work with our multidisciplinary team, mentor colleagues, drive continuous improvement and support the smooth running of our facility, with a part-time schedule and a focus on patient-centred care.