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Healthcare
Brisbane
Hire Day Surgery Enrolled Nurses in Brisbane
Day surgery units run on tight schedules, and enrolled nurses keep patients moving safely through every stage. This page covers what day surgery enrolled nurses do across Brisbane's surgical sector, what the role pays, and how we keep qualified ENs matched to the units that need them.
Brisbane & Surrounds
Temporary, Contract & Permanent
Clinical & Patient-Facing Role
High Demand
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If you’re an AHPRA-registered enrolled nurse with day surgery or perioperative experience, register with us and we’ll match you with Brisbane day surgery roles that suit your skills and availability.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
Day surgery enrolled nurses support pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative patient care for same-day surgical procedures, working under the supervision of registered nursing staff.
The role includes assisting with patient admission and preparation, supporting recovery monitoring, helping manage discharge processes and administering medication where the EN holds a medication endorsement. The pace is structured and schedule-driven, day surgery lists run to tight timeframes, so candidates need to work efficiently without losing attention to detail.
In Brisbane, day surgery ENs work across private hospitals, day surgery centres and public hospital day procedure units. Demand is consistent given the volume of same-day procedures performed across the city, and units rely on having reliable ENs to support the surgical list running on time.
Our healthcare recruitment guide for aged care and NDIS in Brisbane covers the current hiring landscape in more detail, including how facilities are managing demand for reliable, compliant care staff.
What We Screen For
Current AHPRA Registration
All candidates must hold current, unrestricted registration as an Enrolled Nurse with AHPRA, with no conditions that would affect their ability to practise in a day surgery setting.
Demonstrated Day Surgery or Perioperative Experience
Candidates should have hands-on experience in day surgery, perioperative or recovery settings, or transferable acute care experience.
Medication Administration Endorsement
ENs with a medication endorsement are highly regarded, since this broadens the scope of pre and post-operative care they can support.
Patient Preparation and Recovery Support
The ability to assist with pre-admission preparation and monitor patients accurately through recovery is fundamental to safe day surgery practice.
Efficiency Within a Structured Schedule
Day surgery runs on a tight list. Candidates need to work efficiently and stay organised without compromising attention to detail.
Compliance and Documentation Standards
A sound understanding of infection control, incident reporting and accurate clinical documentation is expected from day one.
Licenses and Tickets
- AHPRA Registration. Required
- Immunisation Compliance. Required per Queensland Health guidelines
- National Police Check. Required
- Basic Life Support (BLS). Required
- Medication Endorsement. Highly regarded
- First Aid and CPR. Required
Where We Place Day Surgery Enrolled Nurses
Day surgery ENs are a consistently requested clinical role across Brisbane's surgical sector. A staffing gap can disrupt a full day's surgical list, so facilities need reliable access to qualified ENs when shifts need covering.
Agency Nursing
We supply qualified day surgery ENs to cover rostered shifts, leave gaps and fluctuating surgical volumes without the overhead of direct employment.
Temporary Staffing
When you need a qualified EN on the floor fast to cover an unplanned absence or short-notice gap, we move quickly to source and screen suitable candidates.
Permanent Recruitment
For facilities building a stable day surgery team, we source and place permanent ENs who bring the clinical capability and efficiency the role demands.
$62,000 – $74,000
per yearPay Rates for Day Surgery Enrolled Nurses in Brisbane
Day surgery enrolled nurse salaries in Brisbane typically range from $62,000 to $74,000 per year, with hourly rates generally between $32 and $38 depending on classification and pay point. These rates are broadly consistent with hospital ward EN pay, since day surgery sits within a similar award and pay structure.
Hourly and shift-based rates for agency and temporary placements are quoted separately and reflect facility type and any after-hours theatre support required. ENs with medication endorsement typically attract rates at the upper end of the range.
Our nursing jobs in Brisbane guide covers broader nursing salary trends across the sector if you’re benchmarking day surgery EN rates against other clinical settings.
Core Industry
Healthcare and Medical Brisbane
Day surgery enrolled nurses work across private hospitals, day surgery centres and public day procedure units, supporting the clinical care that keeps surgical lists running safely and on schedule.
