Registered Nurse - Anaesthetics

Mater Group; Springfield; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Professional development

Salary packaging

Health & wellbeing

Fitness Passport

Discounted parking

Supportive culture

Job summary

Mater Hospital Springfield is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our Anaesthetics team on a permanent full-time or part-time basis. In our perioperative service you’ll provide post-anaesthetic care across a diverse surgical caseload and work with a multidisciplinary team to achieve outstanding patient outcomes.

Salary range is $44.06 to $56.52 per hour, with superannuation and access to salary packaging and staff benefits.

Qualifications

• AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Enrolled Nurse (EN).
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as an Anaesthetic Nurse in a hospital setting.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and clinical judgment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with anaesthesia care management, including preoperative assessment and intraoperative monitoring.
• Ensure patient safety during anaesthesia and manage potential complications.
• Provide post-anaesthesia care and manage postoperative recovery.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anaesthetists and the nursing team to deliver high-quality care.
• Advocate for patients and contribute to perioperative outcomes.
• Contribute to ongoing improvement and sustainability of the department.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Autonomy

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Clinical judgement

Communication

Decision-making

Job description

Mater Hospital Springfield has an exciting opportunity for experienced Registered Nurses to join our Anaesthetics team in permanent full-time or part-time position.

As Queensland's newest public hospital, Mater Hospital Springfield delivers world-class healthcare to one of the state's fastest-growing communities, offering a broad range of surgical specialties including orthopaedics, general surgery, ENT, gynaecology, urology, ophthalmology, plastics, paediatrics and obstetrics.

Working within our modern perioperative service, you'll play a key role in providing exceptional post-anaesthetic care across this diverse surgical caseload, while being part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team committed to outstanding patient outcomes.

Salary range: $44.06 - $56.52 per hour plus superannuationand access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900+ access to many staff benefits!

What you’ll be doing

As an Anaesthetic Nurse at Mater Hospital Gold Coast, you will be at the forefront of providing essential support to our patients and the clinical team. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the management of anaesthesia care, including preoperative assessment and intraoperative monitoring
• Ensuring patient safety during anaesthesia, managing potential complications, and maintaining a high level of clinical expertise
• Providing effective post-anaesthesia care and managing postoperative recovery
• Working collaboratively with surgeons, anaesthetists, and the wider nursing team to deliver high-quality care
• Acting as a patient advocate and ensuring optimal outcomes throughout the perioperative journey
• Contributing to the ongoing improvement and sustainability of our department

About you

• AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse (no restrictions)
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience working as an Anaesthetic Nurse in a hospital setting
• Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and clinical judgment
• Strong communication, negotiation, and decision‑making abilities
• A passion for delivering patient‑centred care and continuous professional development

Mater is Queensland’s largest not‑for‑profit network of public and private hospitals and healthcare services, bringing together world‑class expertise across healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research. With more than 14,000 employees, 13 facilities and almost 700,000 patients cared for each year, we're committed to empowering people to live better lives through improved health and wellbeing.

At Mater, our people are at the heart of everything we do. You'll join a values‑driven organisation that combines compassionate care with innovation, education and research, creating meaningful career opportunities while making a genuine difference in the communities we serve.

What’s in it for you?

• Career growth opportunities across healthcare, corporate, research and leadership pathways
• Professional development and learning through Mater Education and internal development programs
• Generous salary packaging to help maximise your take‑home pay
• Health and wellbeing support, including EAP, pastoral care and discounted private health insurance
• Fitness Passport access and a range of lifestyle, retail and travel discounts
• Discounted parking and reduced prices at Mater cafés and coffee outlets
• A supportive culture where your contributions are recognised and your development matters

Whether you're looking to grow your career, develop new skills or be part of something meaningful, Mater provides the opportunity to thrive while making a lasting impact.

Applications close Tuesday, 27th October 2026. We may contact applicants prior to the closing date.

All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).

Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.