Registered Nurse - DOSA
Job No: JR106208
Cairns Private Hospital
Permanent
Nursing - Registered
About the Role
Cairns Private Hospital’s Day Surgery Unit is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our supportive and patient-focused team. This is a part-time position (60hrs per fortnight).
In this role, you will work across the Day Surgery Unit, Endoscopy Unit, and Pre-Admission Clinic, providing high-quality, specialised care to patients throughout their surgical journey.
Our Day Surgery Unit offers elective surgeries and diagnostic procedures in a modern, comfortable environment, with a private recovery area designed to support patient comfort and wellbeing under the care of skilled nursing staff.
Your Skills and Experience
You love the challenge, and the satisfaction, of working at the top level of practice in private health care and are passionate about utilising evidence-based practice within our wards.
- Current registration with AHPRA.
- Minimum 1 year post graduate experience in an acute care.
- Previous surgical or orthopaedics experience.
- Flexibility and ability to work in a varied and fast-paced environment.
Experience within an endoscopy or surgical unit will be highly regarded. The right candidate must be willing to be trained in endoscopy unit if they do not possess experience in this specialty.
About the Hospital
Cairns Private Hospital in tropical far north Queensland is an acute care facility offering a range of services including medical, general surgical, orthopaedic, obstetrics and cardiac services. This hospital is also equipped with The da Vinci surgical system, allowing surgeon’s to operate high-tech instrumentation with greater dexterity and precision than other minimally invasive techniques.
What’s in it for you?
- Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.
- Discounts: Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.
- Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support.
- Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.
Requirements
- Must provide a National Police check conducted within the previous 12 months
- According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.
To Apply
All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.
Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com
If you have any enquiries regarding this opportunity, please contact Megan Baxter via email at baxtermegan@ramsayhealth.com.au
Advertised: 22 Sep 2025 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 20 Oct 2025 E. Australia Standard Time
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