Registered Nurse (RN) – IV Sedation & Recovery

Wagga IV + Wagga Oral Surgery is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our new IV sedation service within our purpose-built procedure facility.

Working alongside our Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, sedation practitioners and specialist clinical team, you will play an integral role in delivering secure, high-quality patient care throughout every stage of the patient's care.

About the Role

This is a casual position with sessions generally running between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm, Monday to Friday.

As we establish this new service, shifts will be offered according to patient demand and procedure lists. While regular work is anticipated, the exact number of days cannot be guaranteed initially. There is strong potential for additional shifts as the service becomes established.

Hourly Rate: $60–$65 per hour (casual), depending on experience.

Responsibilities

- Prepare patients for IV sedation procedures
- Perform pre-operative observations and assessments
- IV cannulation (desirable)
- Monitor patients throughout IV sedation procedures
- Provide recovery care following IV sedation
- Deliver patient education and discharge instructions
- Maintain clinical equipment and consumables
- Assist with maintaining accreditation and clinical standards

Essential Criteria





- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
- Current CPR (BLS) certification
- Minimum two years' post-registration nursing experience
- Demonstrated experience in patient monitoring and recovery following sedation, anaesthesia or acute care procedures
- Excellent communication and patient care skills
- Ability to work confidently within a small specialist team

Highly Desirable

Experience in one or more of the following:

- Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU) / Recovery
- Anaesthetics
- Emergency Department
- Intensive Care Unit (ICU) or High Dependency Unit (HDU)
- Day Surgery

The successful applicant will be confident in patient monitoring, recognising clinical deterioration and supporting airway management during procedural sedation.

What We Offer

- Casual employment with the opportunity for regular ongoing shifts as the service becomes established
- Competitive hourly rate
- State-of-the-art purpose-built procedure facilities
- Opportunity to help establish an exciting new IV sedation service in regional NSW
- Supportive multidisciplinary team committed to exceptional patient care
- Ongoing professional development in a specialist surgical environment

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📌 Registered Nurse (RN) – IV Sedation & Recovery (Wagga Wagga)
🏢 Albury Wodonga Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery
📍 Wagga Wagga