Careers

Join one of Australia’s leading comprehensive cancer centres and help shape the future of specialist cancer care.

Why Chris O’Brien Lifehouse?
Located in Camperdown, with excellent access to public transport, Chris O’Brien Lifehouse is a For-Purpose, world-class cancer hospital integrating treatment, research, education, and emotional support under one roof. With 149 inpatient beds, 11 operating theatres, 18 ICU-level beds, day therapy and radiotherapy services, we offer advanced technologies in a purpose-built facility designed to support patients and staff alike.

Full-time Post Anaesthetic Recovery Unit (PARU) RN

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to work in our Post Anaesthesia Recovery Unit, we are keen to talk to you about joining our team at Chris O’Brien Lifehouse. 

Our Recovery unit supports 10 operating theatres, an Interventional Suite and a procedure room that 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, demonstrates 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 have you onboard.

For any inquiries, please contact Nursing Unit Manager Sarah Jorgenson on +61 2 8514 0319,  sarah.jorgenson@lh.org.au.

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 or other critical care environment.
• 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
• Immunisations that comply with the requirements of an NSW Health Category A worker

Benefits:

• Very Competitive salary rates 
• Full not for profit benefit of $15,900. 
• Meals and entertainment card
• Educational scholarship support on application. 
• Gym access and on-site fitness training. 

All expressions of interest are welcome!

A Workplace That Welcomes Everyone

At Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, we are committed to a culture of inclusion and respect. We value the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our team and actively support, staff from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ communities, Indigenous staff, people living with disabilities,  and people of all ages and faiths.

Ready to Make a Difference?
If you meet the criteria and share our mission, values and commitment to compassionate, expert cancer care, we encourage you to apply.