Registered Nurse Post Anaesthetic Care Unit
Join a leading tertiary hospital and high-performing perioperative team
Deliver specialist post-anaesthetic care in a dynamic clinical setting
Grow your career through mentoring, learning and development opportunities
Monitor, assess and manage post-anaesthetic patients while delivering exceptional PACU care in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to 30th April ****)Position Classification:Registered NurseRemuneration: $*****- $***** per hourHours Per Week:38Location: Westmead Hospital
Where you'll be working
Join one of Australia's largest and most diverse health services at Westmead Hospital, a leading tertiary referral and teaching hospital recognised for excellence in patient care, innovation and clinical education.
Working within a collaborative Perioperative Services team, you'll play an important role in delivering safe, compassionate and high-quality care to patients throughout their surgical journey.
Our team is committed to clinical excellence, continuous improvement and supporting each other to achieve outstanding patient outcomes.
Work alongside highly skilled nurses, anaesthetists, surgeons and multidisciplinary teams
Be part of a supportive and inclusive workplace focused on professional growth
Access opportunities for ongoing education, mentoring and clinical development
Contribute to a culture of patient-centred care, innovation and excellence
Experience a varied and rewarding caseload within a busy tertiary hospital environment
What you'll be doing
As a Registered Nurse in the Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU), you will provide high-quality,



evidence-based nursing care to patients recovering from anaesthesia and surgery.
You will use your clinical expertise and critical thinking skills to monitor patients, respond to changing conditions and support safe recovery and transfer following procedures.
Key responsibilities include
Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care throughout the immediate post-anaesthetic phase
Recognising and effectively managing post-anaesthetic and postoperative complications
Monitoring patient recovery, ensuring discharge criteria are met and providing comprehensive clinical handover
Advocating for patients and communicating effectively with patients, families, carers and the multidisciplinary team
Supporting colleagues, mentoring staff and students, and contributing to the effective use of clinical resources
Make a difference where it matters most
Join a team that values collaboration, compassion and excellence in care.
At NSW Health, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career, develop your skills and help deliver better health outcomes for the communities we serve.
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 skilled expertise with colleagues
Requisition ID: REQ******Applications Close:22nd October ****
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 Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations.
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Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing.
There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital.
This does not apply for staff with disability.
Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.
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📌 Registered Nurse Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (Sydney)
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