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Registered Nurse, Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU) - Cairns Hospital
Cairns Hosptital
Make the move. Make a difference.
Where compassion meets clinical skill.
Enjoy the far North lifestyle while working with the Post Anaesthetic Care Unit as a Registered Nurse.Job details
| Position status | Casual,Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible-flex,Flexible-full-time,Flexible-part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 5 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH689710 |
| Closing date | 09-Sep-2026 |
| Job duration | Temporary and Casual Positions |
| Contact person | Christopher Arber |
| Contact details | 0742269146 Access the National Relay Service |
Make the move, Make a difference
The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service covers a large geographic area with a diverse and growing population. The Health Service provides a wide range of primary care, acute and specialist services.
Our staff are a part of the community we serve, and we strongly believe that health outcomes are enhanced by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of local health services.
About us:
We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services.
About your role:
- Airway monitoring and complex airway management.
- Assessing and recognizing deteriorating patients.
- Managing post-operative pain.
- Administering medications, such as analgesics and antiemetics.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description and Role Overview
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
What we offer:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.
Learn what it's like to work with us, in an inclusive and supportive work environment.
Discover our dynamic and culturally diverse region through community and lifestyle.
Listen to what some of our staff have to say about working in our regions.
Visit our website to learn more about our hospitals and health centres.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are to apply online. If the information requested in the ‘how to apply’ section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application.
Documents
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