Clinical Nurse - D1 Day Surgery Unit

Job Description

Joondalup Health Campus invites an experienced, dedicated Clinical Nurse or Senior Registered Nurse to join our team as a Clinical Nurse in the Day Procedure Unit. This is a part time fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave from January to September.

In this clinical leadership role, you will deliver advanced patient-centred care and coordinate daily clinical operations within a dynamic day surgery setting. You will guide and support junior colleagues, model high standards of perioperative care, and champion positive clinical outcomes for elective surgery patients during admission, post operative care and discharge.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver advanced nursing care across pre-operative preparation, stage 2 recovery, and patient discharge.
• Act as a clinical resource and mentor for Registered Nurses, graduate nurses, and students.
• Coordinate unit patient flow efficiently to maintain safe and timely procedural lists.
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, anaesthetists, nursing teams, and allied health professionals.
• Drive clinical quality improvement, audit compliance, and safety standards within the unit.
• Provide thorough, clear post-operative education to patients and their support persons before discharge.

About you

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Substantial clinical experience in a day surgery environment.
• Proven clinical leadership, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to connect with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated commitment to patient safety and continuous quality improvement.
• Relevant post-graduate qualifications in perioperative nursing or clinical education (desirable).
• Alignment with 'The Ramsay Way' philosophy: People caring for people.

Remuneration

On offer is a base hourly rate ranging from: $58.38 – $62.60 + superannuation based on experience level and qualifications, exclusive of penalties or allowances. (WA Clinical Nurse/Midwife Level 2 gr1-gr4)

What’s in it for You:

At Ramsay, we care for our people by offering benefits that truly support your career, wellbeing and lifestyle, including:

• Grow your career with recognition programs, employee referral bonuses, scholarships, free access to LinkedIn Learning and the Ramsay Leadership Academy
• Save more every day with Ramsay Rewards, giving you exclusive deals at 100+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers and more
• Enjoy peace of mind with lower hospital cover costs and higher extras limits on services like General and Major Dental, plus pharmacy and allied health discounts
• Find balance through flexible rostering options, flexible leave and access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support 24/7
• Increase your take-home pay through novated leasing, plus discounts on leisure travel, gyms and lifestyle services.

Why Join Ramsay:

At Ramsay Health Care, “people caring for people” is at the heart of everything we do. We are:

• Australia’s largest private hospital operator, with over 74 sites and 35,000 staff
• A values-led workplace where you’ll be supported personally and professionally
• A place with flexible, permanent and career-growth opportunities nationwide.

Qualifications

Additional Information

• Must provide or complete 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.

Apply:

Ready to feel cared for while you care for others? Apply today. All applications are to be lodged online.

Applications close: 25th November 2026

Reference number: JR117236

Please Note:

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.au.

Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

Compensation: 58.38 to 62.6 (AUD) (HOURLY)