Registered Nurse - PACU/Anaesthetics

Mater Group • Springfield, MO

46d • A$44 - A$57 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Experience caring for obstetric and/or paediatric patients is highly desirable

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900
• Access to many staff benefits
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed