Registered Nurse PACU/ RECOVERY - Full-time

Nexus Hospitals Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Health & wellbeing benefits

Gym discounts

Novated leasing

Employee discounts

Job summary

Nexus Hospitals Group is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our PACU/Recovery team at our Westside Private Hospital in Brisbane. You will deliver high-quality, evidence-based care across all stages of the patient journey and support a collaborative multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced, day/short-stay hospital environment.

You will be registered with AHPRA and bring strong time management, leadership and communication skills to ensure patient safety and successful recoveries.

Qualifications

• PACU/Recovery nursing experience in a surgical hospital setting.
• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with patients, doctors, colleagues and other stakeholders.
• Strong time management, organisational, leadership 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.
• 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.
• Support recovery at home: Provide clear education, guidance and reassurance so patients feel confident managing their recovery after discharge.
• Guide and support colleagues: Supervise and support colleagues on shift, fostering confidence, teamwork and safe practice.
• Champion improvement: Promote continuous improvement, safety and excellence across all areas of the hospital.

Skills

PACU Recovery nursing

AHPRA RN

Relationship building

Time management

Job description

At Nexus Hospitals, we believe every patient deserves the quality and comfort of world-class care, right in their own community. We also believe that every team member deserves a life that keeps them at their best.

The best possible care. The best possible you. At Nexus Hospitals, we believe every patient deserves the quality and comfort of world-class care, right in their own community. We also believe that every team member deserves a life that keeps them at their best. With a proud, growing network of 21 specialist hospitals across Australia, we offer the scale, stability and impact of a national healthcare leader, but with the tight-knit heart of a local team. By focusing on elective, day and short-stay surgeries, we provide our teams with a healthier work rhythm, so you can build a career you’ll be proud of without sacrificing what matters most to you. Join us and discover a workplace built for humans - where world-class care meets a world-class life.

About Our Hospital

Westside Private Hospital is a specialised short-stay facility, supporting a diverse range of specialties including Gastroenterology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Urology, General & Colorectal Surgery, Dermatology, MOHs, IVF, Breast and Endocrine Surgery, Plastic Surgery and Oral Surgery. We have 4 Operating Theatres, 1 procedure room, 3 treatment rooms, a 12-bed Post Anaesthetic Care Unit, a 9-chair Stage 3 PACU, and 6-bed surgical ward. Westside Private Hospital is situated adjacent to public transport.

Your Opportunity

As a Registered Nurse, you are the heartbeat of our team, bringing our mission of the best possible care to life. You’ll support the smooth running of our facility by driving clinical excellence and patient safety at every stage of their journey. Through close collaboration with our multidisciplinary team, you’ll ensure outcomes that are positive, reliable and centred on the person in front of you.

Experienced Registered Nurse PACU/ Recovery Full-time

• 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.
• 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.
• Support recovery at home: Provide clear education, guidance and reassurance so patients feel confident managing their recovery after discharge.
• Guide and support colleagues: Supervise and support colleagues on shift, fostering confidence, teamwork and safe practice.
• Champion improvement: Promote continuous improvement, safety and excellence across all areas of the hospital.

Who We’re Looking For

You are a compassionate and dedicated professional who pairs clinical excellence with a genuinely warm, patient-first approach. You thrive in a collaborative, down-to-earth environment and take real pride in the high standard of care you provide.

To Succeed In This Role, You Will Have

• Solid experience in PACU/ Recovery nursing within a surgical hospital setting.
• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• The ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with patients, doctors, colleagues and other stakeholders.
• Strong time management, organisational, leadership and communication skills.

We’d Love It If You Also Had

• Experience in our hospital’s specialties
• Experience in a fast-paced day/ short stay hospital environment

Why Nexus?

• Bring world-class care home to your community: Help us provide a level of care you’d trust for yourself and your family. The kind you can truly be proud of.
• Join a team that has your back and keeps you strong: Our teams are high performing but incredibly down to earth. Here, people know your name, treat you warmly and are genuinely keen to connect.
• Seize the growth that’s yours for the taking: Don’t wait for permission to move forward - just ask! Every day, you’ll find new ways to step up and shape the career you want.
• Get the support you need for the life you want: We respect your time as much as your dedication and expertise. You’ll enjoy a predictable schedule with the time you need to rest and recharge.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits, including:

• Better rosters: Predictable schedules with minimal to no weekend shifts, giving you the freedom to plan your life.
• Time to recharge: 5 weeks of annual leave to rest and reset.
• The ultimate Christmas break: Up to three weeks off over the festive season during our extended hospital closure.
• Health & wellbeing: Gym discounts via Fitness Passport and free, confidential counselling through our EAP.
• Healthcare discounts: Substantial savings on surgical procedures at Nexus facilities for you and your family.
• Everyday savings: Exclusive online rewards and discounts across major national retailers.
• Referral bonuses: Earn a cash bonus when you introduce great talent to our growing network.
• Novated leasing option: Plus, discounts on travel and transport

Pre-employment screening

• a recent criminal history check
• confirmation of Australian working rights
• a working with children or vulnerable people check, in line with the requirements of the relevant state or territory
• evidence of immunisation. Immunisation and vaccination requirements are aligned with the relevant health standards in each state.

Nexus Hospitals is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity, equity and social inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, and strive to provide a recruitment experience that’s fair, inclusive and accessible.

Are you ready for the best of both worlds?