Anaesthetic Healthcare Practitioner (Technician) Graduate

A temporary full-time opportunity to develop your clinical skills while working alongside experienced anaesthetists and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals in a leading public health service.

About the role

As an Anaesthetic Healthcare Practitioner (Technician) Graduate, you will assist anaesthetists in the safe delivery of anaesthetic care across elective and emergency procedures. You will play a vital role in preparing the anaesthetic environment, supporting patient safety, maintaining equipment, and contributing to exceptional clinical outcomes. Working under the guidance of senior clinicians and clinical educators, you will build your knowledge and confidence while providing skilled support in perioperative and procedural settings.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Participate in the surgical safety checklist (sign-in/time-out/sign-in) and take part in briefings/huddles to ensure team readiness and risk mitigation.
• Perform and document daily equipment and medication checks and availability.
• Contribute to the quality improvement of the workgroup by participating in team meetings, committees, working parties, research and evaluation activities.
• Maintain and perform contemporary anaesthetic practice by participating in continuing professional development. Aspects of professional development include acquiring and maintaining knowledge and skills through active participation in conferences, seminars, workplace competencies and self-directed learning. It is a requirement for all Queensland Health employees to complete mandatory training.
• Demonstrate initiative and participate as an effective member of a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring all patient needs are met.

Benefits when working for Metro North Allied Health

• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of 12.75% and access to generous salary packaging
• Additional entitlements for employees (casual employees excluded) may include sick leave, carer's leave, long service leave, paid parental leave, leave without pay to travel, professional development allowance and leave
• 5% annual leave loading with up to 27.5% for shift workers
• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance

Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED