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 safe, 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 workplace
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📌 Registered Nurse (Rn) – Iv Sedation & Recovery (Wagga Wagga)
🏢 Albury Wodonga Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery
📍 Wagga Wagga