Registered Nurse - Day Surgery Unit

About the role

Calvary Health Care is recruiting a Registered Nurse for its day surgery unit at Holmesglen Private Hospital, a busy unit admitting patients for 7 theatres and a cardiac catheter lab. Day case patients return post-operatively for education and discharge instructions. The unit is open 06:30-20:30 on weekdays; no weekend or night shifts are required. Casual opportunities are also available.

Key responsibilities

• Admit patients by reviewing their past history, reconciling medications and taking pre-operative vital signs for elective surgical patients
• Liaise with theatre staff, including surgeons, anaesthetists and nursing staff, to ensure safe patient management
• Care for patients post-operatively: assess dressings, manage pain and provide post-operative care
• Complete discharge summaries and discuss post-operative education and care with patients
• Work confidently both autonomously and as part of a team

Required profile

• Current AHPRA registration
• Demonstrated recent clinical experience in an acute care and/or hospital setting
• Ability to work unsupervised, efficiently and organised during periods of high demand
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Communication, interpersonal and customer service skills
• Willingness to obtain Working with Children's Check is desirable

What we offer

• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
• Paid parental leave
• Training, development pathways and career opportunities
• Flexible hours

Applicants must complete pre-employment checks, including references, work rights, criminal history, WWCC and a health evaluation, and provide evidence of required immunisations. Applications close on 04/11/2026.