Clinical Nurse - PACU
Flinders Private Hospital: Clinical Nurses - PACU
Perioperative Services
Part-Time to Full-Time
Generous salary packaging opportunities
Flinders Private Hospital are seeking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic PACU Clinical Nurse (Level 2 RN) into the Perioperative Services Department.
The Clinical Nurse is a clinical expert and will share knowledge and skills with all members of the health care team formally and informally, as well as continuing to develop their own knowledge and skills.
About the role:
This position requires leadership to help others to excel
The Clinical Nurse will take a hands-on clinical leadership role providing direction, support, supervision, teaching and clinical specialty direction for RN’s, EN’s and GNP’s
Adhere to ACHA’s site policies and procedures, contribute to the efficient, effective and economic running of the perioperative service
Participating in working parties or committees (as required), demonstrate a commitment to continuous Quality Improvement, through National Safety & Quality Healthcare Standards (NSQHS), Workplace Health and Safety, achievement of hospital accreditation and always delivering a high standard of customer service
Liaising with Specialists to establish and maintain an ongoing professional working relationship
This portfolio will include Education and Training, Infection control, Work Health & Safety and Quality Improvement projects. The Clinical Nurse may be required to undertake special projects relevant to any aspect of the management of their specific specialty as delegated by the NUM.
ACHA Health offers:
Increased take-home pay with access to salary sacrifice, enabling you to pay less tax on your income
Friendly, inclusive workplace culture and supportive management team
Ongoing training & professional development opportunities, access to paid study leave
Flexible working arrangements for work-life balance by negotiation
Employee benefits including – discounted gym memberships, private health insurance and access to free Employee Assistance Program. As well as employee counselling, you also have access to full services, including but not limited to, nutrition and lifestyle, financial coaching and family counselling
A supportive team environment, working alongside passionate & dedicated professionals
A valued member of a cohesive private hospital community
A passion for excellence - be part of delivering a private experience for patients, doctors and staff
You can expect integrity, transparency, accountability, loyalty and respect in relationships
About you:
Currently Registered as a Nurse with AHPRA
They will have sound knowledge of ACORN standards / ACHS Accreditation Standards and SA legislation.
Demonstrating the professionalism and culture of Flinders Private Hospital.
Minimum 5 years’ recent experience as a PACU nurse.
Have or is working towards post-graduate qualification in Anaesthetics and Recovery
Proven communication and interpersonal skills.
Committed to ongoing professional development and learning.
Ability to engage with all members of staff
Professional leadership experience
Work collaboratively with the management team
About us:
Adelaide Community Healthcare Alliance Incorporated, known as ACHA Health, is one of the largest private not-for-profit hospital groups in South Australia. ACHA Health comprises Ashford Hospital, Flinders Private Hospital and The Memorial Hospital.
Flinders Private Hospital offers a range of specialties including cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, ENT surgery, general medicine, general surgery, gynaecology, orthopaedics, plastic & reconstructive surgery, oncology and urology. Flinders Private Hospital has 9 operating theatres, a procedure room, 3 angiography labs, an infusion suite, a 24/7 cardiac emergency centre and a 10-bed level 3 critical care unit.
Flinders Private Hospital is committed to continual growth, providing exciting opportunities and professional career pathways in healthcare.
If you are successful, you will receive a salary based on your years of relevant nursing experience against the current nursing Enterprise Agreement the “Adelaide Community Healthcare Alliance (ACHA) & Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) South Australian Branch – Nurses’ & Midwives – Enterprise Agreement - 2024 (‘Agreement’ or ‘Enterprise Agreement’)” (salaries range between $53.24-$58.14 per hour).
To Apply:
We look forward to receiving your application. Please click on the ‘Apply’ button to access our online application form. You will need an up to date resume and a cover letter to complete your application. Please note, applications sent via email will not be considered.
Applications Close: COB Friday 19 June 2026
Enquiries only:
Caroline DuPreez, Nurse Unit Manager Recovery and Anaesthetics, Flinders Private Hospital, E caroline.dupreez@acha.org.au