Registered Nurse - Anaesthetics

Healthscope; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted health insurance

Flexibility to work across hospitals

Continuous professional development

Job summary

Healthscope’s Norwest Private Hospital is seeking a skilled Registered Nurse – Anaesthetics to deliver safe perioperative care in a high-acuity setting. You’ll work with surgeons, anaesthetists, and a supportive team while pursuing ongoing professional development within Australia’s private healthcare network.

The role requires a minimum of 2 years’ post-registration experience in Anaesthetics, a current AHPRA registration, and eligibility to work in Australia.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post-registration experience in Anaesthetics.
• Authority to work in Australia.
• Availability to work Monday–Friday with flexible start/finish times.
• Working With Children Check.
• Compliance with ACQSHC National Standards.
• Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Sound computer literacy.
• Postgraduate qualification in Anaesthetics (or working towards).

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, research-based anaesthetic nursing care.
• Provide complex, multidisciplinary patient care.
• Collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Act as a role model for safe clinical practice.
• Supervise and support ENs and AINs.
• Educate and support patients through recovery, rehabilitation, or end-of-life care.
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement and clinical excellence.

Skills

Anaesthetic nursing

Team collaboration

Postoperative care

Problem solving

Organisation

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Anaesthetics

Job description

Advance Your Anaesthetic Nursing Career in a Supportive, High‑Acuity Environment

Are you an experienced Anaesthetic Registered Nurse looking to work in a modern, highly specialised hospital with a strong team culture and genuine development opportunities?

Norwest Private Hospital is seeking skilled and motivated RN – Anaesthetics to join our Anaesthetic team, where you’ll contribute to exceptional patient outcomes while continuing to grow professionally in a supportive and well‑resourced environment.

Why Join Norwest Private Hospital?

At Norwest Private Hospital, patients come first—and so do our people. As part of Healthscope, Australia’s largest private hospital operator, you’ll be supported by experienced leaders, collaborative multidisciplinary teams, and access to ongoing learning and career progression.

What sets us apart:

• 277-bed, high‑acuity private hospital with an Emergency Department
• Cutting‑edge technology and advanced robotic capability
• Renowned specialties including orthopaedics, neurosurgery, cardiac surgery, and cardiology
• A strong reputation in maternity and family‑centred care
• Located in Sydney’s thriving North West corridor (Bella Vista)

Here, innovation meets compassion—and your contribution truly matters.

About the Role

As a Registered Nurse – Anaesthetics, you will deliver safe, evidence‑based perioperative care while working closely with surgeons, anaesthetists, and the wider healthcare team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality, research-based anaesthetic nursing care
• Provide complex, multidisciplinary patient care
• Collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Act as a role model for safe clinical practice
• Supervise and support Enrolled Nurses (ENs) and Assistants in Nursing (AINs)
• Educate and support patients through recovery, rehabilitation, or end‑of‑life care
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement and clinical excellence

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 2 years’ post-registration experience in Anaesthetics
• Authority to work in Australia
• Availability to work Monday–Friday (with flexible start and finish times)
• Working With Children Check
• Compliance with ACQSHC National Standards
• Strong organisational, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Sound computer literacy
• Postgraduate qualification in Anaesthetics (or working towards)

Why Healthscope?

When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care . Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.

You’ll also benefit from:

• Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.
• Discounted health insurance (non‑casuals only)
• Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth

We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us. We support each other, share learnings, celebrate successes and face challenges together .

Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.

I If you are successful in the role, you will receive a salary based on your years of relevant registered nursing experience against the current Healthscope and NSWNMA/ANMF – NSW Nurses and Midwives’ – Enterprise Agreement 2024, a salary ranging from $40.26-$56.54per hour.

More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. We are also committed to child safety. We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.