Clinical Nurse - PACU

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Job Description: About the role: We are seeking an experienced and motivated Clinical Nurse (CN) to join our Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU) team at St Vincent’s Private Hospital Northside. This is a permanent full‑time opportunity within a fast‑paced, high‑acuity perioperative environment. Reporting to the Nurse Unit Manager Anaesthetics/PACU, the Clinical Nurse PACU provides advanced clinical nursing care and clinical leadership , supporting the delivery of safe, high‑quality post‑anaesthetic recovery care. The role contributes to patient safety, staff support, service coordination, and continuous quality improvement across PACU and Procedural Services. You will work collaboratively with Anaesthetists, Surgeons, Theatre staff, and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes and service excellence. Your key responsibilities: - Provide advanced clinical nursing care within PACU - Demonstrate clinical leadership and role model best practice nursing care - Support and mentor nursing staff, including skill development and clinical guidance - Participate in clinical coordination, escalation, and patient flow management - Contribute to quality improvement, risk...