Recovery/PACU Nurse (RN) | Melbourne VIC | Full Time or Part Time

Employment type: Permanent full-time or part-time

Remuneration: Under the Enterprise Agreement

Recruiter: Carejobz Perioperative Specialists

The team at Carejobz Perioperative Specialists are recruiting for a day and short stay hospital in Melbourne. This role suits an experienced Recovery/PACU Registered Nurse who enjoys working in a small, specialised theatre team.

About the Facility

This boutique, purpose-built day and short stay hospital has two operating theatres, PACU and overnight capability. It specialises in Ophthalmology, Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, Interventional Pain Management, Oral Surgery and minor Vascular Surgery.

The Role

This is a full-time or part-time position for an experienced Recovery/PACU Registered Nurse, caring for patients across the PACU and the hospital's overnight service in close collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. Experience in the hospital's specialties, a fast-paced day or short stay setting and the ability to work morning and afternoon shifts will be well regarded.

In this role, you will:

- Deliver evidence-based care, monitoring patient wellbeing and providing secure, high-quality treatment at each stage of the hospital stay.
- Prepare the facility, equipment and clinical workplace for safe, efficient surgery.
- Maintain transparent team communication, assess patient progress and respond promptly to changes or complications.
- Provide clear education, guidance and reassurance so patients feel confident managing their recovery after discharge.
- Supervise and support colleagues on shift, fostering confidence, teamwork and safe practice.
- Promote continuous improvement,



safety and excellence across the hospital.

What You Will Bring

- 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.
- Solid time management, organisational, leadership and communication skills.
- Full Australian working rights.

Why You Will Want to Know More

- Predictable rosters with minimal to no weekend shifts.
- 5 weeks annual leave.
- Up to 3 weeks off over the festive season during the extended hospital closure.
- Fitness Passport gym discounts and free, confidential EAP counselling.
- Discounts on surgical procedures across the hospital group for you and your family.
- Online rewards and discounts across major national retailers.
- Novated leasing option, plus travel and transport discounts.

Carejobz never asks candidates for money to apply for or start a job.

About Carejobz

At Carejobz, Paul and Kate have been recruiting perioperative professionals across Australia and New Zealand since 2015. Over that time, they have become trusted recruitment partners to leading hospitals and day surgeries, supporting nurses and employers with warmth, discretion and genuine sector knowledge. They understand the realities of theatre nursing, from the importance of team culture and safe staffing to the specialist skills required across anaesthetics, recovery, scrub and scout. When you speak with Carejobz, you are dealing with people who know the perioperative world, respect your experience, and will give you honest guidance at every stage.

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📌 Recovery/PACU Nurse (RN) | Melbourne VIC | Full Time or Part Time
🏢 Carejobz Perioperative Specialists
📍 Melbourne