Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging

Employment Type: Casual

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Hours Per Week: Casual

Requisition ID: REQ703473

Roster: 7-day rotating roster

Application close date: Sunday 15th of November 2026

Take the next step in your perioperative nursing career

John Hunter Hospital's Anaesthetic and Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU) is seeking experienced and passionate Registered Nurses to join our supportive Perioperative Services team.

Be part of a dynamic environment delivering safe, high-quality care throughout the surgical journey, while developing your clinical expertise through ongoing learning, teamwork and professional development.

What you'll be doing

As a Registered Nurse within Anaesthetics and PACU, you will:

- Provide specialised nursing care to patients throughout the anaesthetic and post-operative recovery journey.
- Monitor patients' clinical conditions, vital signs and recovery following anaesthesia.
- Manage patient pain, administer medications and respond to post-operative complications.
- Recognise and respond promptly to clinical deterioration and emergency situations.
- Collaborate with anaesthetists, surgeons and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe and effective patient care.
- Prepare clinical environments and equipment to support safe and efficient procedures.
- Provide compassionate care, reassurance and clear communication to patients and their families.

What we're looking for

We are seeking experienced Registered Nurses who are confident working in a fast-paced clinical environment and passionate about delivering exceptional patient care.

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Demonstrate

- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
- Postgraduate clinical experience in operating theatre or procedural unit nursing within an acute hospital setting.
- Strong clinical assessment,



critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing workloads.
- Commitment to patient safety, evidence-based practice and ongoing professional development.

Why join our team?

At John Hunter Hospital, you'll be joining a supportive and encouraging team that values collaboration, learning and professional growth.

You'll Benefit From

- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing confidential support for staff and their immediate family members.
- Ongoing education and professional development opportunities.

Extra benefits

- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing confidential support for staff and their immediate family members.
- Ongoing education and professional development opportunities.

Information For Applicants

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