Registered Nurse - Anaesthetics and Recovery - Perm FT/PT/Casual
South Western Sydney Local Health District
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Requisition ID:
REQ******
Employment Type:
Permanent Full Time / Part Time or Casual, up to 38 hours per week
Remuneration:
Registered Nurse: $***** - $***** per hour+ 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location:
Anaesthetics and Recovery Campbelltown Hospital
Contact:
Emma Haywood on ******|************
Please note: A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position.
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
Achieve Something Great
As a Registered Nurse in Anaesthetics and Recovery, you will play a key role in delivering safe, high-quality perioperative care and supporting patients throughout their surgical journey.
Preoperative Care
Conduct comprehensive preoperative assessments, including patient history, allergies, fasting status, and baseline observations, ensuring readiness for anaesthesia and surgery.
Provide patient-centred education, reassurance, and emotional support to reduce anxiety and promote understanding of the perioperative journey.
Prepare the anaesthetic environment by checking equipment, monitoring devices, medications, and emergency resources, ensuring compliance with safety standards and clinical protocols.
Intraoperative Care
Assist the anaesthetist throughout procedures by preparing and managing airway equipment, monitoring devices, intravenous access, and anaesthetic medications.
Continuously monitor and document the patient's physiological status, recognising and responding promptly to changes in condition to support patient safety.
Participate effectively in the management of perioperative emergencies, including airway compromise, haemodynamic instability, anaphylaxis, and cardiac arrest, while maintaining clear communication and teamwork.
Deliver high-quality care in the Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU), conducting ongoing assessments of airway, breathing, circulation,



level of consciousness, pain, and postoperative recovery.
Administer and evaluate pain relief, antiemetics, and other prescribed therapies, monitoring for complications and escalating concerns as appropriate.
Facilitate safe patient transfer and discharge from recovery through comprehensive clinical handover, accurate documentation, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.
Are You the Right Fit?
To be successful in this role, you will bring a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care, strong clinical knowledge, and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Current nursing registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).
Demonstrated commitment to person centred care and NSW Health Core Values.
Evidence of computer literacy and understanding of relevant health related information systems.
All candidates must have full working rights within Australia.
Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Provide an example that demonstrates your ability to recognise and respond to clinical deterioration in the perioperative environment.
How did your actions contribute to patient safety and quality care?
Demonstrate your ability to provide safe, high-quality anaesthetic and recovery nursing care in a complex perioperative environment.
Include examples of your clinical assessment skills, teamwork, communication, and commitment to patient-centred care.
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We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience.
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We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment.
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
One extra day off each month for full time employees
Work-Life Balance
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementingthe Child Safe Standards .
We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care.
All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Temporary Positions
For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.
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