Description - External · Darwin Private Hospital · Clinical Nurse Specialist - Recovery and Day Surgery Units · Full-time or Part-time (min 0.6FTE) positions available The Darwin region is renowned for its tropical weather, spectacular sunsets, great fishing spots, and laid-back lifestyle so come and join our team! We offer a great work life balance at Darwin Private. · Culture of caring; both patient and employees · Friendly & collaborative team environment · Our values – We Care, We Do, We Strive, and We’re a Team. Are you a Clinical Professional seeking a rewarding career? Darwin Private Hospital is looking for suitably qualified Clinical Nurse Specialists to join our established Recovery and Day Surgery department. As the Clinical Nurse Specialist your responsibilities will include: · Deliver quality-nursing care by Assessing, Planning, Implementing and Evaluating individual patient care · Provide a high standard of care according to the individual’s level of experience and education while maintaining high quality nursing care within a safe environment · Develop and utilise strategies that encourage an atmosphere conducive to effective communication · Assist the NUM of Recovery and DSU in the development, coordination and facilitation of education programs, quality activities, HR duties, and WH&S and risk assessments across the recovery and DSU · Adhere to the 8 NSQHS Clinical standards and be a driving force in quality and safety initiatives Darwin Private Hospital is the only provider of private hospital services in the Northern Territory. As part of the Healthscope Group of Hospitals, it is a licenced 122 bed hospital providing a broad range of multiday and day surgery including, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Plastic and Reconstructive, Urology, Gastroenterology and ENT and Cardiac Catheter Laboratory. Our world-class private hospital attracts patients from across the greater Northern Territory, Western Australia, remote aboriginal communities and even offshore. We are co-located with Royal Darwin Hospital and partner in delivering specialised care to patients from across the top end of Australia. Essential Criteria: · Experience in Day Surgery or Recovery units · High level interpersonal skills and problem-solving skills · Excellent communication and customer service skills · Positive attitude and able to work in a team and work well independently · The desire to go above and beyond and provide a high standard of service · Sound clinical decision making and problem-solving skills · Current Registration with AHPRA · Post Graduate Certificate in Perioperative Nursing (anaesthetics and recovery)/Critical Care (or working towards) · Working with Children check · Commitment to Quality Patient Care · Compliance with ACQSHC National standards · Minimum 5 years post grad experience in Recovery or DSU or critical care environment If you are successful in the role, you will receive a salary based on your years of relevant registered nursing experience against the current Healthscope and the Darwin Private Hospital - Nurses and Midwives - Enterprise Agreement. Applications close: 24 th February 2026 For further enquiries: Jessica Morrissey, PACU NUM - jessica.morrissey@healthscope.com.au To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. Please include a cover letter and your CV along with the contact details of 2 professional referees.