Registered Nurse PACU

UnitingCare Health Pty Ltd.; 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

Employment Term & Compensation

Permanent Part Time or Casual opportunity

Location: St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital, opposite Roma Street Parklands and within walking distance of Brisbane CBD

Remuneration: $42.50 - $54.62 per hour + 12% Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging + Penalties & Allowances

About the Role

Make a meaningful difference with St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital Are you an experienced PACU Registered Nurse looking to join a skilled and supportive perioperative team? As a Registered Nurse in our Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU), you'll provide safe, high-quality care to patients recovering from anaesthesia across a broad range of surgical specialties. You'll work closely with our nursing, anaesthetic and multidisciplinary teams to support safe recovery, effective patient flow and positive patient outcomes. You'll be part of an experienced perioperative team where teamwork, clinical excellence and person-centred care are at the heart of what we do. At St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital, we offer world-class health care to families across Queensland and from interstate and are leaders in Cardiac services, Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery (including deep brain stimulation), Vascular surgery and Rehabilitation. By bringing together the finest medical experts, care and technology, we’re able to deliver personalised care, world-class results and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.

Your part in our St Andrew's team

• Provide safe, evidence-based and person-centred nursing care to patients recovering from anaesthesia
• Assess, monitor and respond appropriately to patients' changing clinical needs throughout the recovery period
• Communicate effectively regarding patient care, treatment and response to care
• Work collaboratively with nursing, anaesthetic and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and support positive patient outcomes
• Apply sound clinical judgement and appropriate decision making within the scope of your role
• Support the appropriate allocation and delegation of care within the nursing team
• Apply clinical and workplace risk management principles to maintain a safe environment for patients, colleagues and visitors
• 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 or grow

What makes a difference for us?

• 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. We are unable to offer sponsorship for this opportunity at this time
• Willingness to obtain required vaccinations in line with hospital infection control requirements

What makes a difference for you?

• NFP Salary Packaging: Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum. To learn more about this benefit watch the video via the following link: SalaryPackagingExplained
• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
• A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs
• 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme
• Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events
• Career development opportunitiesto challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference
• A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others

UniteCare family

By joining our Hospitals, you’ll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. The second-largest Queensland employer, we’re a proud not-for-profit with more than 17,500 staff and 9, 000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital, and have been leading by example for more than 100 years. Our team are compassionate, inclusive and committed to the work we do, helping people live life in all its fullness.

Child Safe, Child Friendly

UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will: provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for children implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur abide by the Child Safe Standards and adhere to the Reportable Conduct Scheme

Diversity & Inclusion

Our approach is simple– everybody iswelcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values.We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.

Safe workplace

We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety. ‰ Commitment to Safeguarding We are committed in creating services and workplaces that are welcoming and safe for every person. We work together to protect children, young people, adults and the elderly from harm within our services and the communities we support. We speak up for their safety to ensure their voices are heard. Our recruitment and workplace practices reflect our dedication in preventing abuse, harm and exploitation across UnitingCare. UnitingCare is the second-largest Queensland employer, with more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of UnitingCare, BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital. When you join the UnitingCare family, you are part of something bigger. We are a proud not-for-profit with a compassionate and inclusive team who are committed to the work we do. People who want to make the world a little better through small moments that leave big impacts. For more than 100 years we’ve been inspired by our mission to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities. www.unitingcareqld.com.au We’re on a mission to make a meaningful difference every day, working with thousands of Australians to ensure they live life in all its fullness. We want people who are great as individuals, and even better in a team. People who stand up for what is right. Who are open to new ideas. Who champion innovation. Who lead through learning, and lead by example. So, if you’re looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference, to grow, thrive and to be rewarded, it’s time you joined our UnitingCare familiy.

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