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Clinical Nurse Specialist – Recovery | Darwin

Clinical Nurse Specialist – Recovery | Darwin

Posted: 2026-02-12

Reference: 1646942

A new possibility awaits a suitably qualified Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the established Recovery and Day Surgery department at a private hospital in Darwin. This can be either a full-time or part-time position.

ROLE OVERVIEW
You will be provided with many learning opportunities across a diverse range of nursing skill sets. 
As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, your responsibilities will include:
  • Delivering quality nursing care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individual patient care;
  • Providing a high standard of care in accordance with each individual's level of experience and education, while maintaining high-quality nursing care within a safe environment;
  • Developing and utilising strategies that encourage an atmosphere conducive to effective communication;
  • Assisting the NUM of Recovery and DSU in developing, coordinatin,g and facilitating education programs, quality activities, HR duties, and WH&S and risk assessments across Recovery and DSU;
  • Adhering to the 8 NSQHS Clinical Standards and driving quality and safety initiatives.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Current Registration with AHPRA;
  • Experience in Day Surgery or Recovery units;
  • Minimum 5 years post-graduate experience in Recovery, DSU, or critical care environment;
  • High-level interpersonal skills and problem-solving skills;
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills;
  • Positive attitude and able to work in a team and work well independently;
  • The desire to go above and beyond and provide a high standard of service;
  • Sound clinical decision-making and problem-solving skills;
  • Post Graduate Certificate in Perioperative Nursing (anaesthetics and recovery)/Critical Care (or working towards);
  • Working with Children check;
  • Commitment to Quality Patient Care;
  • Compliance with ACQSHC National standards.

ABOUT THE FACILITY

The hospital, located in Darwin, is a licensed 122-bed hospital providing a broad range of multiday and day surgery, including General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Plastic and Reconstructive, Surgery, Urology, Gastroenterology, ENT, and Cardiac Catheter Laboratory.

APPLICATION PROCESS
If this aligns with what you're looking for, click "APPLY" to send in your application - attaching your most up-to-date CV. It is that easy! Alternatively, you can send your CV directly to info@ihrgroup.com.au.
 
And if this particular role isn't quite right, be sure to explore the array of other openings on our website at www.ihrgroup.com.au.
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