Anaesthetic Registered Nurse

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health's Northern Beaches Hospital is looking for experienced anaesthetic nurses to join our perioperative team on a permanent basis. Roles are available as full-time or part-time, with a 38-hour week and competitive remuneration.

You will work closely with anaesthetists to prepare patients for procedures, assist during induction and maintenance of anaesthesia, and monitor patient safety in the perioperative setting. AHPRA registration and strong teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse - Division 1 with AHPRA.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Current clinical knowledge and clinical problem solving ability.
• A commitment to excellence in nursing practice and continuing professional development.
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• An understanding of the professional, ethical and legal requirements of the Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for procedures and assist during induction and maintenance of anaesthesia.
• Monitor patient safety throughout surgery and manage specialised equipment.
• Respond quickly to changes in patient condition and support recovery in PACU.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced perioperative environment.
• Contribute to quality patient care outcomes and ongoing service improvement.
• Adhere to NSW Health policies and professional competency standards.

Skills

AHPRA registered

Interpersonal skills

Clinical knowledge

Professional development

Team player

Ethical and legal understanding

Education

Nursing registration (Division 1)

Job description

As our perioperative services ramp up, we are looking for experience anaesthetic nurses to join our team! Both full time and part time roles available.

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time
Position Classification:Registered Nurse
Remuneration:$1521.10 - $2135.50 per week
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ693202
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism
Where you'll be working

The Interventional Suite accommodates adult & paediatrics patients, for planned & unplanned procedures &/or surgery. It comprises: 14 state-of-the-art operating theatres including a hybrid theatre & a cardiothoracic theatre; 2 Cardiac Catheter Labs; 4 Procedure Rooms; 41 bed Recovery Unit; and state of the art Sterilizing Services Department.

What you'll be doing
As an anaesthetic nurse at Northern Beaches Hospital, you can expect to work closely with anaesthetists to prepare patients for procedures, assist during induction and maintenance of anaesthesia, and monitor patient safety throughout surgery. The role involves managing specialised equipment, responding quickly to changes in patient condition, and supporting recovery in the post-anaesthesia care unit. You will also collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced perioperative environment, to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care in collaboration with individual/s and the greater health care team to achieve quality patient care outcome.ensuring high standards of clinical care and patient comfort.

You will support a culture of continuous learning, teamwork and innovation, and contributes to service excellence through participation in quality improvement initiatives, education, research and accreditation activities, while maintaining professional competency standards and compliance with NSW Health and NSLHD policies and procedures.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background encouraged to apply.

• Registered Nurse - Division 1 with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Current clinical knowledge and clinical problem solving ability.
• A commitment to excellence in nursing practice and continuing professional development.
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• An understanding of the professional, ethical and legal requirements of the Registered Nurse.
  

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Applications Close: 12 October 2026

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