Job Description
Are you a passionate and dedicated Registered Nurse looking to make a difference in a friendly and collaborative environment?
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Join the dedicated clinical team at Cairns Private Hospital as a Full-Time Registered Nurse – Anaesthetic. As a member of our clinical team, you will plan, evaluate and deliver high-quality care to patients with the support and guidance of the Nurse Unit Manager, Clinical Nurse and Shift Leaders.
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Working within the perioperative environment, you will provide safe, patient-centred care throughout the anaesthetic journey while working closely with anaesthetists, surgeons and the broader multidisciplinary team. You will have the opportunity to further develop your anaesthetic nursing expertise within a supportive and dynamic theatre environment.
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About You
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You are a dedicated Registered Nurse with recent experience in a large acute hospital environment and a strong commitment to delivering exceptional patient care. You have confident communication and interpersonal skills, sound clinical judgement and the ability to work effectively in a busy perioperative environment.
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You are passionate about providing safe, high-quality care and enjoy working collaboratively with patients, families, anaesthetists, surgeons and multidisciplinary teams.
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Key Responsibilities
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Plan, deliver and evaluate high-quality, patient-centred nursing care.
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Provide safe and effective nursing care throughout the anaesthetic and perioperative journey.
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Assist with the preparation and delivery of anaesthetic care within your scope of practice.
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Monitor patients throughout anaesthesia and recognise and respond appropriately to changes in their clinical condition.
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Prepare, check and maintain anaesthetic equipment, machines,



ventilators and associated equipment.
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Assist with airway management and ensure appropriate emergency equipment is available and functioning.
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Support patients receiving regional and/or epidural anaesthesia where required.
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Assist with paediatric anaesthesia and care where appropriately trained and competent.
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Maintain accurate clinical documentation and comply with relevant policies and procedures.
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Ensure anaesthetic equipment and clinical areas are appropriately prepared, stocked and maintained.
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Work collaboratively with anaesthetists, surgeons, nurses and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
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Promote patient safety, infection prevention and high standards of clinical practice.
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Participate in ongoing education, training and professional development.
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You Will Also Bring
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Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse.
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Minimum 12 months' recent experience working in a large acute hospital – essential.
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Previous experience in anaesthetic nursing, theatre or perioperative nursing is highly regarded.
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Experience in anaesthesia monitoring and use of anaesthetic equipment.
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Knowledge of anaesthesia machines and anaesthetic ventilators.
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Experience with regional and/or epidural anaesthesia is desirable.
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Paediatric anaesthesia experience is highly regarded.
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Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
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Exceptional customer service and a strong patient-centred approach.
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Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
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Flexibility to work a 7-day rotating roster.
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On-call requirements.
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Commitment to teamwork, patient safety and ongoing professional development.
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What's in it for You:
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At Ramsay, we care for our people by offering perks that truly support your career, wellbeing and lifestyle, including:
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Grow your careerwith recognition programs, employee referral bonuses, scholarships, free access to LinkedIn Learning and the Ramsay Leadership Academy
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Save more every daywith Ramsay Rewards, giving you exclusive deals at 100+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers and more
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Enjoy peace of mindwith lower hospital cover costs and higher extras limits on services like General and Major Dental, plus pharmacy and allied health discounts
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Find balancethrough flexible rostering options, flexible leave and access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support 24/7
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Increase your take-home paythrough salary packaging and novated leasing, plus discounts on leisure travel, gyms and lifestyle services.
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Why Join Ramsay:
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At Ramsay Health Care, "people caring for people" is at the heart of everything we do. We are:
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Australia's largest private hospital operator, with over 74 sites and 35,000 staff
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A values-led workplace where you'll be supported personally and professionally
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A place with flexible, permanent and career-growth opportunities nationwide.
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📌 Registered Nurse - Anaesthetic (Queensland)
🏢 Important Company of the Sector
📍 Queensland