Registered Nurse - Anaesthetics

Are you a passionate and dedicated Registered Nurse or Anaesthetic Technician looking to make a difference in a friendly and collaborative environment?

Join the dedicated clinical team at Pindara Private Hospital as a Part-Time Registered Nurse – Anaesthetic. As a member of our clinical team, you will plan, evaluate and deliver high-quality care to patients with the support and guidance of the Nurse Unit Manager, Clinical Nurse and Shift Leaders.

Working within the perioperative environment, you will provide safe, patient-centred care throughout the anaesthetic journey while working closely with anaesthetists, surgeons and the broader multidisciplinary team. You will have the opportunity to further develop your anaesthetic nursing expertise within a supportive and dynamic theatre environment.

About You

You are a dedicated Registered Nurse or Anaesthetic Technician with recent anaesthetic experience in a large acute hospital environment and a strong commitment to delivering exceptional patient care. You have confident communication and interpersonal skills, sound clinical judgement and the ability to work effectively in a busy perioperative environment.

You are passionate about providing safe, high-quality care and enjoy working collaboratively with patients, families, anaesthetists, surgeons and multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and evaluate high-quality, patient-centred nursing care.
• Provide safe and effective nursing care throughout the anaesthetic and perioperative journey.
• Assist with the preparation and delivery of anaesthetic care within your scope of practice.
• Monitor patients throughout anaesthesia and recognise and respond appropriately to changes in their clinical condition.
• Prepare, check and maintain anaesthetic equipment, machines, ventilators and associated equipment.
• Assist with airway management and ensure appropriate emergency equipment is available and functioning.
• Support patients receiving regional and/or epidural anaesthesia where required.
• Assist with paediatric anaesthesia and care where appropriately trained and competent.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and comply with relevant policies and procedures.
• Ensure anaesthetic equipment and clinical areas are appropriately prepared, stocked and maintained.
• Work collaboratively with anaesthetists, surgeons, nurses and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Promote patient safety, infection prevention and high standards of clinical practice.
• Participate in ongoing education, training and professional development.

You Will Also Bring

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse.
• Relevant nursing degree or Diploma of Anaesthetics
• Minimum 12 months' recent anaesthetic experience working in a large acute hospital – essential.
• Experience in anaesthesia monitoring and use of anaesthetic equipment.
• Knowledge of anaesthesia machines and anaesthetic ventilators.
• Experience with regional and/or epidural anaesthesia is desirable.
• Paediatric anaesthesia experience is highly regarded.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Exceptional customer service and a strong patient-centred approach.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Flexibility to work a 7-day rotating roster.
• On-call requirements.
• Commitment to teamwork, patient safety and ongoing professional development.

Remuneration

A base hourly rate ranging from $39.96 – $54.01, plus superannuation, based on experience and qualifications, exclusive of penalties and allowances, in accordance with the applicable Ramsay Health Care Queensland Nurses & Midwives Enterprise Agreement.

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 salary packaging and 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.