Registered Nurse - PACU/Anaesthetics

Mater Group; Springfield; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Professional development

Salary packaging

Health & wellbeing support

Fitness Passport

Discounted parking

Supportive culture

Job summary

Mater Hospital Springfield is seeking experienced Registered Nurses to join our Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU) in full-time or part-time roles commencing September 2026. You will deliver patient-centred care across a diverse surgical caseload in a modern perioperative setting.

You must hold current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse and have recent PACU experience. The role offers competitive hourly rates, salary packaging options, not-for-profit benefits, and a supportive

Qualifications

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse.
• Recent experience in Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU) is essential.
• Experience caring for obstetric and/or paediatric patients is desirable.
• Strong clinical assessment and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for patients recovering from anaesthesia.
• Monitor and respond to patient conditions during recovery.
• Collaborate with anaesthetists, surgeons and multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to infection prevention standards.
• Participate in quality improvement and professional development.

Skills

AHPRA Registered Nurse

PACU experience

Obstetric/paediatric care (desirable)

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Clinical documentation

Job description

Mater Hospital Springfield has an exciting opportunity for experienced Registered Nurses to join our Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU) in full-time or part-time (28 hours per week), permanent positions, commencing September 2026.

As Queensland's newest public hospital, Mater Hospital Springfield delivers world-class healthcare to one of the state's fastest-growing communities, offering a broad range of surgical specialties including orthopaedics, general surgery, ENT, gynaecology, urology, ophthalmology, plastics, paediatrics and obstetrics.

Working within our modern perioperative service, you'll play a key role in providing exceptional post-anaesthetic care across this diverse surgical caseload, while being part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team committed to outstanding patient outcomes.

Join us in this dual trained PACU/Anaesthetics position and elevate your clinical skills within a supportive and dynamic perioperative setting.

Salary range: $44.06 - $56.52per hourplus superannuationandaccess to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900+access to many staff benefits!

What you’ll be doing

As a valued member of our PACU team, you will deliver safe, patient-centred care while supporting positive clinical outcomes and an exceptional patient experience. You will:

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients recovering from anaesthesia following a variety of surgical procedures
• Perform ongoing patient assessment, monitoring and timely clinical intervention throughout the recovery phase
• Collaborate with anaesthetists, surgeons and the multidisciplinary team to coordinate safe and effective patient care
• Advocate for patients and provide compassionate care that supports their physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and adhere to evidence-based practice, infection prevention and quality standards
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, education and professional development opportunities
• Contribute positively to a collaborative team environment that promotes excellence in perioperative care

About you

You are an experienced PACU nurse who thrives in a fast-paced perioperative environment and is passionate about delivering outstanding patient care. You will bring:

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse
• Demonstrated recent experience working within a Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU) is essential
• Experience caring for obstetric and/or paediatric patients is highly desirable
• Strong clinical assessment skills with the ability to recognise and respond to deteriorating patients
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach to patient care
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, patient safety and continuous quality improvement
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team while maintaining a high standard of professional practice

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit network of public and private hospitals and healthcare services, bringing together world‑class expertise across healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research. With more than 14,000 employees, 13 facilities and almost 700,000 patients cared for each year, we're committed to empowering people to live better lives through improved health and wellbeing.

At Mater, our people are at the heart of everything we do. You'll join a values-driven organisation that combines compassionate care with innovation, education and research, creating meaningful career opportunities while making a genuine difference in the communities we serve.

What’s in it for you?

• Career growth opportunities across healthcare, corporate, research and leadership pathways
• Professional development and learning through Mater Education and internal development programs
• Generous salary packaging to help maximise your take-home pay
• Health and wellbeing support, including EAP, pastoral care and discounted private health insurance
• Fitness Passport access and a range of lifestyle, retail and travel discounts
• Discounted parking and reduced prices at Mater cafés and coffee outlets
• A supportive culture where your contributions are recognised and your development matters

Whether you're looking to grow your career, develop new skills or be part of something meaningful, Mater provides the opportunity to thrive while making a lasting impact.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #GetBetterWithMater

All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).

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