Anaesthetic Registered Nurse - Randwick Campus Operating Suite (RCOS)

NSW Health; Randwick; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Novated Leasing

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Up to 12 days off per year for full‑t‑

In-house training with My Health Learn

Fitness Passport discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking an Anaesthetic Registered Nurse for the Randwick Campus Operating Suite (RCOS) at Prince of Wales Hospital. The role involves delivering high‑quality, patient‑centred anaesthetic nursing care, coordinating care across the team, and maintaining thorough documentation in a busy perioperative setting.

We offer permanent full‑time and part‑time positions with salary packaging options and wellbeing benefits.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills and the ability to identify key messages, issues and concerns when communicating with others.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively engage with patients/clients to enhance service delivery and to guide others in providing service excellence.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and apply professional and ethical boundaries when dealing with complex situations.
• Strong computer skills and proven ability to use health information systems.
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of risk management, Work Health and Safety and quality principles and the role of the Registered Nurse in applying these principles.
• Recent postgraduate clinical experience in an anaesthetic nursing within an acute hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality, person‑centred care in accordance with standards.
• Coordinate and implement nursing care, including assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and communicate with patients, carers and the multidisciplinary team.
• Supervise and delegate to Enrolled Nurses and Assistants in Nursing.
• Participate in quality improvement, clinical supervision and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Health information systems

Risk management knowledge

Quality improvement

Postgraduate anaesthetic nursing

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) with NMBA registration

Tools

Health information systems

Job description

Anaesthetic Registered Nurse - Randwick Campus Operating Suite (RCOS)

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time and Permanent Part Time

Position Classification:Registered Nurse

Remuneration:$41.23 - $57.88 per hour plus superannuation

Hours Per Week:38

Requisition ID:REQ703058

Applications Close: Sunday, 15 November 2026

Anaesthetic Registered Nurse, Randwick Campus Operating Suite (RCOS), Prince of Wales Hospital

Are you ready for a new experience?

We are looking for passionate and dedicated AnaestheticRegistered Nurses to join our Randwick Campus Operating Suite at Prince of Wales Hospital.

At Prince of Wales Hospital, we embrace the Person-Centred Practice Framework as the foundation of our care. This approach is embedded in our everyday practice, ensuring that each individual’s care experience is at the heart of what we do.

We are committed to supporting our staff and prioritising their wellbeing, creating a positive and collaborative work environment where you can thrive.

Join us and be part of a team that values compassion, respect, and excellence in care.

• Financial benefits - Salary packaging options - Up to $9K for living expenses, $2.6K meal & entertainment, Novated Leasing; and Discounted Private Health Insurance.
• Work-life balance - Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
• Professional growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning.
• Health & wellbeing - Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Career development - Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable

The Role

As an Anaesthetic Registered Nurse in our Randwick Campus Operating Suite at Prince of Wales Hospital, the role involves delivering high-quality, person-centred care in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Standards of Practice. The nurse is responsible for coordinating and implementing nursing care, including comprehensive assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation, to support patients in achieving optimal health outcomes.

This includes maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation, communicating effectively with patients, carers, and the multidisciplinary team, and delegating and supervising care provided by Enrolled Nurses and Assistants in Nursing within their scope of practice. The role also encompasses participation in quality improvement initiatives, clinical supervision, and ongoing professional development, while adhering to NSW Health and SESLHD policies, demonstrating CORE values, and promoting a culture of wellbeing and exceptional care.

Where You'll be Working

Prince of Wales Hospital and Community Health Service is a Level 6 Tertiary Referral Hospital with an inpatient bed base of 370. Each year we care for more than 70,000 patients in our Emergency Department and have around 50,000 admissions to the inpatient units. POWH offers an outpatient service and rural outreach service and provides more than 900,000 occasions of non-admitted patient care each year, including innovative virtual models of care. We have transitioned the majority of inpatient units and wards to the Acute Services Building (ASB) including a state of the art Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit. POWH provides an exceptional staff experience and enhanced patient and family outcomes as a result of the provision of person-centred care.

Randwick Local council is renowned for our world-class beaches and supported by cafes and restaurants to tickle your taste-buds, Randwick’s fascinating coastline and atmosphere will have you in awe the minute you arrive. Offering a mix of historic buildings, impressive beaches and coastal walks coupled with boutique restaurants, transport links and a vibrant nightlife, you’ll never be short of things to do in this progressive community.

Selection Criteria

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible.

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia
• Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills and the ability to identify key messages, issues and concerns when communicating with others
• Demonstrated ability to proactively engage with patients/clients to enhance service delivery and to guide others in providing service excellence
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and apply professional and ethical boundaries when dealing with complex situations
• Strong computer skills and proven ability to use health information systems
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of risk management, Work Health and Safety and quality principles and the role of the Registered Nurse in applying these principles
• Recent postgraduate clinical experience in an anaesthetic nursing within an acute hospital setting

For role related queries or questions contact Lorraine Symonds on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au

OurCOREValues are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email***************@health.nsw.gov.auand let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information for Applicants:

• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directiveOccupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseasesfor all positions prior to offer
• We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support(***************@health.nsw.gov.au)and for additional information please visit ourStepping Up Website