Thrive in a dynamic perioperative environment at Auburn Hospital
Deliver exceptional patient-centred care across PACU and DPU
Join a supportive team committed to clinical excellence
Support recovery, manage patient care transitions and build positive outcomes in a fast-paced perioperative setting.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $81,748.16 - $114,771.98 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Auburn District Hospital
Where you'll be working
Auburn Hospital is a valued part of Western Sydney Local Health District, delivering high-quality healthcare to a diverse and growing community. The Perioperative Service is dedicated to providing safe, compassionate and patient-focused care across the surgical journey. You'll join a collaborative multidisciplinary team that values professional growth, teamwork and excellence in patient outcomes.
- Work within a modern Perioperative Service encompassing PACU and Day Procedure Unit care
- Be part of a supportive and highly skilled multidisciplinary team
- Contribute to positive patient experiences and outstanding clinical outcomes
- Access ongoing learning, development and mentorship opportunities
- Enjoy a welcoming and inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity and cultural respect
What you'll be doing
As a Registered Nurse in the Perioperative Unit, you will deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients recovering from surgery and undergoing day procedures. You will play a vital role in ensuring safe patient recovery, coordinating care and supporting patients and families throughout their healthcare journey.
- Deliver efficient, compassionate and person-centred nursing care that meets individual patient needs
- Assess, monitor and respond to changes in patient condition within a fast-paced perioperative environment
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care, facilitate discharge planning and make appropriate referrals
- Provide guidance, mentoring and supervision to nursing staff and students during clinical placement
- Advocate for patients and families while ensuring effective use of resources and adherence to professional standards
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Criteria:
- Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Selection Criteria:
1. Demonstrated recent clinical experience in either : Post Anaesthetic Care Unit(Recovery) or recent High Dependency Nursing experience, as an Anaesthetic and/or Circulating instrument nurse which is relevant to the position and a demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, practice development and evidence-based practice
2. Demonstrated application of evidence based practice and critical thinking to patient care
3. Demonstrated ability to lead, supervise, delegate, and negotiate with others to deliver quality nursing care
4. Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology, written and verbal means and sound interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate with a diverse range of people.
5. Consistently demonstrates behaviours that re-inforce the CORE Values of our organisation; Collaboration, openness, Respect and empowerment
Requisition ID: REQ670250
Applications Close: 27th July 2026
Need more information?
- about applying for this position.
- Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
- Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
- For inquiries about the role, contact Olivia Widjaja on [email protected]
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
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