Job Title: Registered or Enrolled Nurse - Recovery/PACU

Location: Hobart, TAS

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

Salary: From $36.03 per hour (Enrolled Nurse) to $54.52 per hour (Registered Nurse Level 1) + super under the Enterprise Agreement, depending on classification level

Recruiter: Carejobz Perioperative Recruitment Specialists

The team at Carejobz Perioperative Specialists are recruiting for a day surgery in Hobart. This role suits an experienced Recovery/PACU Registered or Enrolled Nurse who wants a Monday to Friday roster.

About the Facility

Tasmania's only standalone, multidisciplinary day hospital, this purpose-built day surgery specialises in Ophthalmology, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Dental, Oral/Maxillofacial, Urology and IVF, and is recognised as a centre of Ophthalmology excellence.

The Role

This is a full-time or part-time position for an experienced Recovery/PACU Registered or Enrolled Nurse. The roster is Monday to Friday and flexible, with no nights, no on-call and no public holidays. Experience in the hospital's specialties and in a fast-paced day or short stay setting 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 explicit 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 Recovery/PACU nursing within a surgical hospital setting.
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered or Enrolled 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

- Monday to Friday flexible roster: no nights, no on-call, no public holidays, and Christmas and New Year off.
- 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.

📌 Recovery/Pacu Nurse (Australia)
🏢 Carejobz
📍 Australia