Registered Nurse Anaesthetics

Hunter New England Local Health District; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $11,600

Novated leasing

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

John Hunter Hospital is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join the Anaesthetics and PACU team on a casual basis. You will deliver specialised perioperative care, monitor recovery, manage pain, and respond to complications within a fast-paced surgical pathway.

You will collaborate with anaesthetists and multidisciplinary teams, ensuring patient safety and high-quality care, with opportunities for ongoing development and professional advancement.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Postgraduate perioperative nursing experience in an acute hospital setting.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing workloads.
• Commitment to patient safety, evidence-based practice and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialised nursing care to patients throughout the anaesthetic and post-operative recovery journey.
• Monitor patients' clinical conditions, vital signs and recovery following anaesthesia.
• Manage patient pain, administer medications and respond to post-operative complications.
• Recognise and respond promptly to clinical deterioration and emergency situations.
• Collaborate with anaesthetists, surgeons and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe and effective patient care.
• Prepare clinical environments and equipment to support safe and efficient procedures.
• Provide compassionate care, reassurance and clear communication to patients and their families.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Organisational skills

Patient safety

Education

AHPRA RN registration

Postgraduate perioperative nursing experience

Job description

Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging

Employment Type: Casual

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Hours Per Week: Casual

Requisition ID: REQ703473

Roster: 7-day rotating roster

Application close date: Sunday 15th of November 2026

Take the next step in your perioperative nursing career!

John Hunter Hospital's Anaesthetic and Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU) is seeking experienced and passionate Registered Nurses to join our supportive Perioperative Services team.

Be part of a dynamic environment delivering safe, high-quality care throughout the surgical journey, while developing your clinical expertise through ongoing learning, teamwork and professional development.

What you'll be doing

As a Registered Nurse within Anaesthetics and PACU, you will:

• Provide specialised nursing care to patients throughout the anaesthetic and post-operative recovery journey.
• Monitor patients' clinical conditions, vital signs and recovery following anaesthesia.
• Manage patient pain, administer medications and respond to post-operative complications.
• Recognise and respond promptly to clinical deterioration and emergency situations.
• Collaborate with anaesthetists, surgeons and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe and effective patient care.
• Prepare clinical environments and equipment to support safe and efficient procedures.
• Provide compassionate care, reassurance and clear communication to patients and their families.

What we're looking for

We are seeking experienced Registered Nurses who are confident working in a fast-paced clinical environment and passionate about delivering exceptional patient care.

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Demonstrate

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Postgraduate clinical experience in operating theatre or procedural unit nursing within an acute hospital setting.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing workloads.
• Commitment to patient safety, evidence-based practice and ongoing professional development.

Why join our team?

At John Hunter Hospital, you'll be joining a supportive and encouraging team that values collaboration, learning and professional growth.

You'll Benefit From

• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing confidential support for staff and their immediate family members.
• Ongoing education and professional development opportunities.

Additional Benefits

• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing confidential support for staff and their immediate family members.
• Ongoing education and professional development opportunities.

Information For Applicants

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via [e-mail] or 1300 40 25 23.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

Additional Information

• Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
• At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact [e-mail] for confidential support.
• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.