Anaesthetic Nurse – Registered Nurse

Delmar Private Hospital; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Delmar Private Hospital on Sydney's Northern Beaches seeks an Anaesthetic Registered Nurse or Endorsed Enrolled Nurse to join the perioperative team. You will provide safe, high-quality care during the anaesthetic phase and collaborate with anaesthetists, surgeons and theatre staff.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, infection control, and strong patient safety practices. Applicants must hold AHPRA registration (RN or EEN) and have perioperative experience.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as RN or EEN.
• Experience in anaesthetic nursing and/or perioperative nursing.
• Sound knowledge of anaesthetic equipment, medications, and monitoring.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Ability to remain calm and respond effectively in emergencies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Commitment to patient safety and quality improvement.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Working rights in Australia without restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe nursing care to patients undergoing anaesthesia.
• Assist anaesthetist with induction, maintenance, and emergence from anaesthesia.
• Prepare and check anaesthetic equipment, medications and airway gear.
• Ensure equipment is functional and prepared before procedures.
• Monitor patients and respond to clinical changes.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Comply with infection control policies and procedures.
• Uphold patient safety, privacy and dignity.
• Collaborate effectively within the perioperative team.
• Contribute to a positive theatre environment.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Anaesthetic nursing

Perioperative nursing

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Emergency response

Communication

Documentation

Infection control

Teamwork

Patient safety

Education

Nursing qualification

Postgraduate perioperative qualification

Job description

Delmar Private Hospital located on Sydney's Northern Beaches

Full-time / Part-time and Casual

Position: Anaesthetic Registered or Endorsed Enrolled Nurse

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Anaesthetic Registered or Endorsed Enrolled Nurse to join our perioperative team.

The successful applicant will provide safe, high-quality patient care throughout the anaesthetic phase of surgical procedures and work collaboratively with anaesthetists, surgeons, theatre staff and the wider multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide safe and effective nursing care to patients undergoing anaesthesia.
• Assist the anaesthetist with induction, maintenance, and emergence from anaesthesia.
• Prepare and check anaesthetic equipment, medications, and airway equipment.
• Ensure that all equipment is functional, available, and appropriately prepared prior to procedures.
• Monitor patients closely and promptly identify and respond to changes in their clinical condition.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Comply with infection prevention and control requirements and relevant clinical policies.
• Maintain high standards of patient safety, privacy, and dignity.
• Participate effectively as a member of the multidisciplinary perioperative team.
• Contribute to a positive, professional, and supportive theatre environment.

Essential Requirements

• Current AHPRA registration as an RN or EEN.
• Previous experience in anaesthetic nursing and/or perioperative nursing.
• Sound knowledge of anaesthetic equipment, medications, and patient monitoring.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to remain calm and respond effectively in emergency situations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated commitment to patient safety and quality improvement.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Working rights in Australia with no restrictions

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in perioperative nursing or related specialty.
• Relevant anaesthetic nursing experience in a hospital or day surgery setting.
• Current experience with a range of surgical specialties.

About You

You will be a professional and compassionate Registered Nurse with strong clinical skills, excellent attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality patient-centered care. You will demonstrate sound clinical judgement and work confidently and collaboratively within a busy, perioperative environment.