• 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 2027)
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: 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.

Apply now and bring your expertise, passion and commitment to patient care to Westmead Hospital's Post Anaesthetic Care Unit.

How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Criteria

• Current Nursing registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA)- Registered Nurse Division 1

Selection Criteria

1. Recent perioperative nursing experience in PACU or similar High Dependency Unit with airway management

2. Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise work

3. Demonstrated evidence of being able to provide person centred care

4. Demonstrated effective communication skills – written and verbal

5. Effective interpersonal skills showing initiative and leadership to junior members of team

6. Current unrestricted NSW Driver License as On Call will be a requirement

7. Evidence of participation in own professional development and commitment to maintaining competence and enhancement of skills.

8. Willingness to share these professional expertise with colleagues

9. Relevant experience preferred

Requisition ID: REQ689291
Applications Close: 22nd October 2026

Need more information ?

• Find out more about applying for this position.

• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.

• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.

• For inquiries about the role, contact Nimesh Patel on [email protected]