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Registered Nurse - Post Anaesthetic Care Unit
Post Anaesthetic Care Unit, Surgical Service Group, Townsville University Hospital
Townsville Hospital and Health Service, is the public healthcare provider for the government areas of Townsville, Burdekin, Charters Towers, Flinders, Richmond, Hinchinbrook and Palm Island. We operate 21 facilities from primary care in regional locations to highly specialised care at the main hospital.
Townsville University Hospital, the largest tertiary hospital in northern Australia, provides specialist referral services for 700,000 people living in the region.
We are planning and innovating for the future, advancing healthcare through impactful research, training tomorrow’s health sector workforce.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 5 |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TV634303 |
| Closing date | 15-May-2025 |
| Job duration | Permanent full-time, 76 hours p.f. |
| Contact person | Tanya Schafer |
| Contact details | 07 4433 3373 Access the National Relay Service |
Are you ready to make a difference in public healthcare?
Townsville Hospital and Health Service offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic healthcare environment focused on innovation and excellence.
Our vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland and our purpose is "great care every day,".
Our values are:
Integrity | Compassion | Accountability | Respect | Engagement
We are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic professionals to help us achieve our mission.
About the opportunity:
Position: Registered Nurse - Post Anaesthetic Care Unit
Vacancy: Permanent full-time, 76 hours p.f.
Location: Post Anaesthetic Care Unit, Townsville University Hospital
The purpose of the Registered Nurse in PACU is to provide post operative cares to patients immediately following general/regional anaesthetics. The Registered Nurse is to provide direct nursing care utilising clinical skills, education and support to patients/clients and nursing staff within the 18-bed bay Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU) to ensure the provision of best practice and quality patient care.
Your contributions will be valued and impactful.
Enjoy a generous remuneration package valued up to $121,464 p.a., including:
- Salary range: $3171.90 to $4068.50 p.f. (Nurse Grade 5)
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
Why Choose Us?
- Job Security: Enjoy stability in your career and become empowered with a supportive employer committed to your growth.
- Competitive salary and benefits: We offer attractive remuneration packages, including comprehensive health benefits, professional development opportunities, and generous leave entitlements.
- Lifestyle and location: Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service region provide vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.
Requirements:
- Qualification: Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent certification relevant to the position is mandatory.
- Highly Desirable: Possession of a relevant postgraduate qualification in an appropriate field is highly desirable. Such experience may be discipline specific or have a service area focus.
- Adult Life Support certificate: Must be able to obtain and then maintain an annual competency in Advanced Life Support as per THHSCLI040151 Life Support Training and Assessment.
- Shift Workers: Appointees will be required to work all shifts in accordance with the unit roster, which will include participation in an on-call roster.
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
- Probation period may apply.
- Pre-employment checks will be conducted.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
With challenge comes opportunity; utilise your resilience and join the rewarding and interesting profession of providing exceptional, accessible healthcare and support to our community, your community.
Apply now if you want to help us shape the future of healthcare while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance.
Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact:
Tanya Schafer on (07) 4433 3373.
Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV634303
Applications close: Thursday, 15 May 2025
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Please download the Role Description from the `Documents’ section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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NG5 Registered Nurse (PACU) 30463568 (Word, 525KB)
Role Description
Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-13.05.24 (PDF, 70KB)
Information Package for Applicants
QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 939KB)
Application Kit
