Registered Nurse Anaesthetics, Post Anaesthetic Care Unit

Northern Sydney Local Health District; St Leonards; On-site; AUD 71,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal North Shore Hospital, part of Northern Sydney Local Health District, is seeking experienced Registered Nurses for permanent full-time or part-time roles in the Anaesthetic & Post Anaesthetic Care Unit. The unit covers a wide range of surgeries with an emphasis on patient safety and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Applicants should hold AHPRA registration, demonstrate extensive PACU/surgical ward nursing experience, and be capable of effective communication within a diverse team.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse - Division 1 with AHPRA.
• Experience in Anaesthetics/PACU and/or surgical ward nursing.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Current clinical knowledge and problem solving ability.
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide nurse care in PACU after anaesthetic or surgery.
• Support multidisciplinary team in high acuity settings.
• Maintain patient safety and accurate documentation.

Skills

Registered Nurse (Division 1)

Anaesthetics/PACU

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Verbal and written communication

Education

AHPRA registration

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Remuneration: $1,566.70 - $2,199.60

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ700789

Come and join our Anaesthetic & Post Anaesthetic Care Unit team at Royal North Shore Hospital (RNSH). We are looking for experienced and passionate registered nurses to be a part of our highly skilled and dynamic team! There are permanent full time or part time positions available.

We are a tertiary referral centre, with 18 Operating Theatres, including Burns/Plastics and Maternity. Our specialities in the Operating Rooms include gynaecology, ophthalmology, orthopaedics, cardiothoracic, vascular, ENT, hands, neurosurgical, urology, upper GI, plastics, colorectal, paediatrics and emergency surgery. We also cover radiology, endoscopy and cardiac catheter lab. The post anaesthetic care unit (PACU) nurse provides care for patients immediately following an anaesthetic (general, sedation or regional) surgery or any procedure that has the potential to produce life threatening complications.

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.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates Will Need To Meet The Following Criteria

• Registered Nurse - Division 1 with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Demonstrated knowledge and extensive clinical experience of Anaesthetics/PACU and/or surgical ward nursing.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Current clinical knowledge and clinical problem solving ability.
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.

For role related queries or questions contact Hayley Marr on [e-mail]

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in theNSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

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Applications Close: 27 October 2026