Registered Nurse Post Anaesthetic Care Unit

Job Type: Contract position | Casual position

Job Description MedicalJobsAustralia.com Join a leading tertiary hospital in a high-acuity PACU setting Deliver exceptional post-anaesthetic patient care and recovery Grow your perioperative nursing career within a supportive team Monitor, assess and manage patients through recovery from anaesthesia while delivering expert, patient-centred care in a fast-paced PACU environment. Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Registered Nurse Remuneration: $81,748.16 - $ 114,771.98 per annum Hours Per Week: 38 Located in: Westmead Hospital

Where you'll be working Westmead Hospital is one of Australia's largest teaching and tertiary referral hospitals, providing world-class healthcare to a diverse and growing community. As part of our dedicated Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU), you will work alongside highly skilled perioperative professionals committed to delivering secure, compassionate and evidence-based care throughout the surgical journey. At Westmead Hospital, you'll join a culture that values collaboration, innovation, professional growth and excellence in patient outcomes.

Work within a dynamic multidisciplinary perioperative team Care for patients across a broad range of surgical specialties Access ongoing professional development and learning opportunities Contribute to a culture focused on clinical excellence and patient safety Be part of a supportive and inclusive workplace committed to quality care

What you'll be doing

As a Registered Nurse in the Post Anaesthetic Care Unit,



you will play a critical role in supporting patients during the immediate post-anaesthetic phase of their perioperative journey. You will use your clinical expertise to monitor, assess and respond to changing patient conditions while ensuring safe, high-quality care and positive patient outcomes. Deliver person-centred nursing care that meets the needs of patients and their families or carers Assess, plan, implement, evaluate and document care for patients recovering from anaesthesia Recognise, manage and escalation post-anaesthetic and postoperative complications effectively Ensure patients meet discharge criteria and provide safe transfer and comprehensive clinical handover Support and mentor staff and students while contributing to effective resource management and teamwork

Make a difference where it matters most Join NSW Health and help shape healthier communities through compassionate care, innovation and teamwork. If you're passionate about delivering outstanding perioperative nursing care and thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Essential Criteria: Current Nursing registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA)

- Registered Nurse Division 1





Selection Criteria Recent perioperative nursing experience in PACU or similar High Dependency Unit with airway management Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise work Demonstrated evidence of being able to provide person centred care Demonstrated effective communication skills

- written and verbal

Effective interpersonal skills showing initiative and leadership to junior members of team Current unrestricted NSW Driver License as On Call will be a requirement Evidence of participation in own professional development and commitment to maintaining competence and enhancement of skills. Willingness to share these professional expertise with colleagues.

Requisition ID: REQ Applications Close: 30th July 2026 Need more information ? Find out more about applying for this position.

Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria. Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications. For inquiries about the role, contact Trevor Court at ************@health.nsw.gov.au

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People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard. Aboriginal and-or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping

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There is a waitlist for parking for recent staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability. Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

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