Registered Nurse - PACU
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 (minimum 0.6 FTE), 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.
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
- Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
- Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
- Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
- Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
- Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation
- Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
- Convenient, discounted on-site parking
- Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
