Registered Nurse PACU

svha; Griffith; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging perks

Not-for-profit employer

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

St Vincent's Private Community Hospital Griffith in the Riverina region is seeking a Registered Nurse with PACU and anaesthetic experience to join our private hospital team. The role focuses on safe, high‑quality post‑operative care for patients recovering from surgery.

You will work with surgeons and anaesthetists to ensure optimal patient outcomes, manage pain, monitor recovery, and maintain detailed records.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' acute care nursing experience
• Current AHPRA registration with no restrictions
• Minimum 12 months in anaesthetics and PACU care
• Cardiology or Cardiothoracic experience preferred
• Willingness to work days and nights

Responsibilities

• Provide post-anaesthetic PACU care and monitor patients
• Collaborate with surgeons and anaesthetists
• Maintain accurate patient records and interventions
• Support safe recovery and identify complications early

Skills

PACU experience

Anaesthetic theatre

Communication skills

Flexible shifts

Education

AHPRA Registered Nurse (DIV 1)

Job description

Job Description

Role title: Registered Nurse

Role type: Full Time - Perm Part Time available

Department and location: St Vincent's Private Community Hospital Griffith

Salary: From $41.58- $58.40 per hour + super depending on experience

Welcome to St Vincent's Private Hospital Griffith, the Riverina community's premier private hospital

Join a team built on a proud legacy of world-class care, true compassion, and deep community roots.

Founded by the Sisters of Charity and powered today by St Vincent's Health Australia, the Sisters' legacy of compassionate service is our living heartbeat. As a modern, purpose-built facility, we feature three state-of-the-art operating theatres, advanced high-acuity private rooms, and a dedicated regional palliative care unit. We are proud to drive clinical excellence in the region, partnering with the onsite Baiada Murrumbidgee Teaching Centre to offer top-tier simulation training and continuous professional growth.

Centrally located in the heart of the Riverina, our modern hospital offers a seamless daily commute for locals and those travelling from surrounding regional hubs. With easy access and hassle-free onsite parking, you can enjoy a vibrant career in a thriving community hospital without the big-city hustle.

Read on to explore this exciting role and the fantastic perks waiting for you here.

About the role

We are actively recruiting Registered Nurses (RN) with Anaesthetic and Recovery experience to join our growing team and make a positive impact on the health of our communities and provide exceptional care to all our patients.

The PACU Nurse provides specialised post-anaesthetic care to patients recovering from surgery, ensuring safe recovery through continuous assessment, monitoring, pain management, and early identification of post-operative complications.

• Minimum 2 years' Registered Nursing experience in theatres environment is required


• Minimum 12 months experience in Anaesthetics and Post Anaesthetics Care Unit (PACU) and facilitating a safe recovery


• Current AHPRA Registration (no restriction) DIV 1


• Collaborating with surgeons, anaesthetists and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes


• Maintaining detailed patient records and documenting all nursing interventions


• Excellent interpersonal and well-developed communication skills


• Floor manager experience or willingness to develop in this space would be highly desired

Employment options: Permanent full-time, permanent part-time positions are available. Please state your preference.

About you

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration and a minimum of 3 years' acute care nursing experience


• Flexible and willing to work a range of shift patterns, including days and nights


• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to maintaining high standards of patient care


• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels


• Passionate about delivering quality, patient-centred care and making a genuine difference to patients' lives


• Current or recent Cardiology or Cardiothoracic experience

What we can offer you at St Vincent's Private Community Hospital Griffith

• Exceptional Rewards: Highly competitive base pay, plus exclusive not-for-profit salary packaging perks. Enjoy pre-tax savings on up to $15,900 for everyday living costs (mortgage, rent, bills) plus $2,650 for dining out and entertainment annually


• An Amazing Workplace: 84% of staff recommend our hospital as a great place to work (2026 Engagement Survey)


• For-Purpose Impact: Be part of a not-for-profit where surplus is reinvested into research & community care


• World-Class: Collaborate with global leaders across more than 100 medical specialties and 60 service areas


• Surgical Innovation: Work with eminent surgeons using next-gen robotics in cardiac, neuro & orthopaedic


• Premium Care: Deliver deeply personalised, patient-centred care in a 100% private-room en-suite facility


• Safe Staffing: Work with peace of mind under an historic EA delivering mandated nurse-to-patient ratios


• Professional Growth: Accelerate your career with clinical education programs & funded postgrad pathways


• Health & Wellbeing: Fitness Passport, discounted private health, & cultural recognitions and celebrations

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

Equal opportunity

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately.