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Registered Nurse – PACU/DSU | Tamworth

Registered Nurse – PACU/DSU | Tamworth

Posted: 2026-07-15

Reference: 1695078

Opportunities have arisen for a highly skilled and experienced PACU and DSU Registered Nurse to join a dynamic Perioperative Team, delivering exceptional post-anaesthesia care to patients recovering from a diverse range of surgical procedures at a private hospital in Regional NSW.

ABOUT THE ROLE
 In this fast-paced role, you will utilise your advanced critical thinking and rapid assessment skills to stabilise patients, manage pain, and ensure a seamless transition to post-operative recovery. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in critical care or recovery, a calm demeanour under pressure, and a passion for high-quality, patient-centered care. As a member of the clinical team, you will be planning, evaluating, and delivering care to patients with the support and guidance of the Nurse Unit Manager, Clinical Nurse, and Shift Leaders to ensure a high level of quality service is provided to our patients.

REQUIREMENTS
  • Current nursing registration with AHPRA;
  • Minimum 2-3 years' recent acute post-operative care or surgical case experience; 
  • Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills;
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities;
  • Flexibility to work a 7-day rotating roster;
  • Commitment to teamwork, patient safety, and professional growth.

BENEFITS

  • Recognition programs and employee referral bonuses;
  • Free access to LinkedIn Learning for ongoing professional development;
  • Exclusive discounts at 100+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers, and more;
  • Reduced hospital cover costs with higher extras limits on services such as general and major dental, plus pharmacy and allied health discounts;
  • Flexible rostering options, flexible leave arrangements, and 24/7 access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support;
  • Opportunities to increase take-home pay through salary packaging and novated leasing, along with discounts on leisure travel, gyms, and lifestyle services.

ABOUT THE FACILITY

The hospital, located in the Tamworth region, is a Medical & Surgical Hospital with a large Day Surgery Unit adjacent to the 3 operating theatres, a large procedure room, and a High Dependency Unit. The hospital specialises in orthopaedics, general surgery, urology, endoscopy, ophthalmology, gynaecology and rehabilitation.

APPLICATION PROCESS
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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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