Job Title: Clinical Nurse Specialist - Recovery/PACU

Location: Perth, WA

Type: Full-Time, Permanent role

Salary: Under the Enterprise Agreement

Recruiter: Carejobz Perioperative Recruitment Specialists

The team at Carejobz Perioperative Specialists are recruiting for a day surgery in Perth. This role suits an experienced Recovery/PACU nurse ready to step into, or continue in, a senior clinical role.

About the Facility

This busy, fast-paced day surgery in South Perth is known for strong clinical outcomes and patient service. Across 6 theatres and 3 procedure rooms, it specialises in Dental and Oral/Maxillofacial, Dermatology/Mohs, Plastics, IVF and Ophthalmology.

The Role

This is a full-time Clinical Nurse Specialist position in Recovery/PACU. You will support the GM/DON and NUM, mentor colleagues and help drive quality and safety across a 6-theatre day surgery. 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.
• Coordinate and support procurement so the team has the resources it needs.
• Maintain clear team communication, assess patient progress and respond promptly to changes or complications.
• Mentor and educate colleagues, sharing your clinical knowledge to support safe, consistent practice.
• Support the GM/DON and NUM with quality and safety activities and continuous improvement.

What You Will Bring

• Advanced experience as a Recovery/PACU nurse in a surgical hospital setting.
• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Postgraduate qualifications relevant to the role, or a commitment to working towards them.
• Advanced clinical and technical capability, with sound problem-solving skills.
• A genuine passion for education, mentoring and clinical leadership.
• The ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with patients, doctors, colleagues and other stakeholders.
• Solid time management, organisational 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/MzkxNTktdThvYnZnbDNwbGJybWZrbQ==.

Kate or Paul will be happy to talk you through the opportunity, 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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