Registered Nurse Recovery/ PACU - FT or PPT

Nexus Hospitals Group; Bundaberg; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Free on-site parking

Gym discounts via Fitness Passport

Counselling via EAP

Healthcare discounts

Job summary

Nexus Hospitals in Bundaberg, QLD, invites applications for an Experienced Registered Nurse in Recovery/PACU. You will support the surgical pathway, ensure safe care, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimise patient outcomes.

We offer flexibility with full-time or part-time hours, a patient-centred environment, and a commitment to work-life balance for our staff in a community-focused hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in Recovery/PACU nursing within a surgical hospital setting.
• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with patients, doctors and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based care and monitor patient wellbeing in PACU.
• Prepare for safe surgery by ensuring the facility and equipment are ready.
• Prioritise and monitor patient safety, communicate clearly, and respond to changes.
• Support patient recovery at home with education and reassurance.
• Supervise and support colleagues on shift to promote safe practice.
• Champion continuous improvement across hospital areas.

Skills

Recovery/PACU nursing

AHPRA RN registration

Leadership & teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Nursing (RN)

Job description

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:

Situated in Bundaberg QLD, on the southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef and home to Loggerhead and Sea Turtle habitat, Bundaberg Private Day Hospital is a purpose-built modern day surgery specialising in Ophthalmology, Endoscopy, Plastics, Skin, Vascular and General surgery.

Our hospital has two operating theatres and a procedure room with state-of-the-art technology.

We pride ourselves in delivering quality care to our local community and are well known for evidence-based surgical care and excellent patient outcomes.

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 Recovery/ PACU Full-time or Part-time

With respect and collaboration, you will:

• 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:Ensu re 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 Recovery/ PACU nursingwithin a surgical hospital setting.
• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• The ability to build and maintain stro ng 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?

We know that to give your best to our patients, you need a workplace that truly backs you. We’ve built an environment where you are recognised as a whole person - never just a number or a name on a roster.

At Nexus, healthcare is always personal. With us, you’ll:

• 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: 5weeks 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
• Free on-site parking

Learn more about what it’s like to work at Nexus Hospitals by visiting our careers page

Are you ready for the best of both worlds?

You’ll find it at Nexus.

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.

Pre-employment screening

Please note that this position requires pre-employment screening, including:

• 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.