Chris O’Brien Lifehouse is an internationally recognised independent, not-for-profit cancer hospital leading the way in delivering patient-centred cancer care. We seek passionate, caring, and dedicated staff who align with our Founder’s vision of creating a collaborative environment in which, respect, discovery, empowerment, and nurture, thrive in the interests of our patients

Our hospital is well equipped with the latest technologies that enable us to deliver excellent cancer care.

If you are a candidate looking for an exciting opportunity with experience working in a Post Anaesthesia Recovery Unit, we welcome your application.

Our Recovery unit performs a wide variety of simple and complex surgical procedures across a variety of specialties. The Recovery Nurse is essential to the provision of highly skilled care for our patients in the initial post operative phase. The successful candidate will be team focused, demonstrate a patient centred care approach, have highly developed clinical skills and be an effective communicator. If you are looking to challenge yourself, expand your knowledge and work collaboratively in a supportive environment providing outstanding post operative care to patients we’d love to review your application.

Essential Criteria

• Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Registration Association (AHPRA)
• Minimum 2 years full time equivalent post registration experience
• Demonstrated professional knowledge and expertise in a Post Anaesthetics Recovery Unit
• Highly developed verbal and written communication with an ability to communicate effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrated organisational skills allowing you to prioritise and manage clinical care efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to provide excellence clinical care with a patient centred care approach
• Evidence of immunisations to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy for a Category A position

Benefits

• Market competitive salary rates
• Increase your take home pay with optional not for profit salary packaging of $15,900.
• Optional tax free meal and entertainment card $2,690
• Educational scholarship support on application
• Gym access and on-site fitness training

Culture

At Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, we are committed to providing a working environment where each individual is valued, respected, and supported to progress. Our priority is to ensure culture, policies, and processes are truly inclusive and that no one is disadvantaged on the basis of their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, gender, culture, disability, LGBTIQA+ identities, family and caring responsibilities, age, or religion. We encourage everyone who meets the selection criteria and shares Chris O`Brien Lifehouse values to apply.

For any inquiries, please contact Nursing Unit Manager Sarah Jorgenson on +61 2 8514 0319, [email protected] or our Perioperative Nurse Manager Anna Nusco [email protected]

Applications close: 3/05/2025