Job Title: Registered Nurse - Recovery/PACU

Location: Melbourne, VIC

Type: Full-Time or Part-Time, Permanent role

Salary: Under the Enterprise Agreement

Recruiter: Carejobz Perioperative Recruitment 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 safe, high-quality treatment at each stage of the hospital stay.
- Prepare the facility, equipment and clinical environment for safe, efficient surgery.
- Maintain clear 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.
- Strong 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.
- Referral bonuses.
- Novated leasing option, plus travel and transport discounts.

If this sounds like the kind of theatre opportunity you have been waiting for, we would love to speak with you.

Apply in confidence through this link: https://carejobz.app.loxo.co/job/MzkxNTktZHgyZ215dm40emx1MDVqcQ==.

Kate or Paul will be happy to talk you through the chance, answer your questions honestly, and help you decide whether it feels like the right next step for you.

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.

Read what jobseekers and employers say about working with Carejobz at seek.com.au/recruiters/agencies/carejobz-pty-ltd

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