Registered Nurse - Post Anaesthetic Care - Targeted

Delivering excellence in post-anaesthetic care


Remuneration: $74,317.94 - $104,336.27 p.a. + Superannuation + Salary Packaging 
Employment Type: Temporary Full time 38hrs/week, to May 2027 
Position Classification: Registered Nurse  
Location: John Hunter Hospital / Awabakal Country  
Requisition ID: REQ655477
Applications Close: Sunday, 19th April 2026 

Job share/ Part Time arrangements will be considered


 

Join a supportive and high-performing team in the Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU) 

You will play a vital role in caring for patients as they recover from surgery
This is a fast-paced, rewarding acute care environment where no two days are the same, and your skills make a real difference in patients’ surgical journeys

About The Opportunity

In this role, you will provide specialised post-anaesthetic care, closely monitor patients and support a safe and smooth recovery. 

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring vital signs and patient recovery status

• Managing pain and identifying potential complications

• Administering medications as required

• Collaborating with surgeons, anaesthetists, nurses, and allied health teams
   

You’ll be part of a close-knit multidisciplinary team that values collaboration, communication, and shared decision-making. While patient care is often one-on-one, you’ll always have strong team support around you throughout your shift.

Does this sound like you?

This role suits a nurse who is passionate about acute care and thrives in a fast-paced environment. It offers hands-on experience, ongoing professional development, and the opportunity to work across structured shifts aligned with surgical lists, including morning, afternoon, and night shifts.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Compassionate, calm, and attentive under pressure

• Confident in clinical assessment and decision-making

• A strong communicator who works well in a team and independently

• Committed to patient-centred care and continuous learning

• Post-graduate clinical experience in operating theatre/procedural unit nursing in an acute hospital setting.

Support and Benefits

You’ll be well supported in a positive and encouraging team culture that values open communication. Experienced mentors, senior staff, Clinical Nurse Educators, and Clinical Nurse Specialists are all available to provide guidance and ongoing support.

You will also gain the benefits HNE has to offer:

• 4 weeks annual leave or 6 weeks for full time eligible nurses

• Monthly day off

• Paid parental leave for work life balance

• Increase your take home pay with Salary packaging options 

• Discounted gym options with Fitness Passport 

• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

Need more information? 
  1) Click here for the Position Description 
  2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Madeline Lynch on madeline.lynch1@health.nsw.gov.au 
 

Additional Information: 

• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
• Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
• At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace.  Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au  for confidential support.  
• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
•  Casual opportunities may be available for recommended applicants 
  
   

Information for Applicants: 

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2 
 
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp 
 
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.   

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23. 

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.  
 
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