Position Description BARWON HEALTH STAFF ONLY Employment Type - Temporary Part Time

EBA - Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028

Job Category - Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)

Req Id - 9592

Post Graduate Certificate/Diploma in Perianaesthetics 2027

Build specialist knowledge and skills | Develop advanced clinical expertise and confidence in your chosen area of nursing, supported by Barwon Health's Clinical Education Team

Expand career opportunities | Gain a recognised qualification that can open doors to specialty roles, career progression and leadership opportunities

Invest in your professional growth | Strengthen your practice, stay up to date with evidence-based care and make a greater impact on patient outcomes

About The Role Anaesthetic Nurse The role of the anaesthetic nurse is a dual one that encompasses both the role of the perioperative nurse and the role of the assistant for the anaesthetist. Working collaboratively as a member of the anaesthetic team, the anaesthetic nurse is an integral part of the overall perioperative management of the vulnerable patient in a high acuity environment.

The role of the anaesthetic nurse is integral to the patient's safe journey from the perioperative area through to the Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU).

Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU) Nurse A PACU nurse is responsible for the care and monitoring of patients immediately after surgery.

They work in the Post-Anaesthetic Care Unit, attached directly to the theatre suite. They are responsible for detection and safe management of complications related to either the surgery, or the anaesthetic. Their core skills encompass Airway Management, Patient Assessment and Monitoring, Pain and Nausea Management, in addition to the other aspects of post-operative surgical care. Nurses collaborate closely with the Surgeons, Anaesthetists, and other healthcare team members to ensure continuity of care and facilitate a smooth handover from the operating room.

Key Responsibilities

Provide secure, high-quality and patient-centred care throughout the perioperative and post-operative journey





Support the anaesthetist in the assessment, preparation and management of patients during anaesthesia

Monitor and assess patients in PACU, recognising and responding appropriately to changes in their clinical condition

Apply clinical skills including airway management, patient monitoring, and pain and nausea management

Identify and safely manage complications associated with surgery or anaesthesia within scope of practice

Collaborate with anaesthetists, surgeons and the multidisciplinary team to support continuity of care and safe patient handover

What We're Looking For

Registered Nurse with minimum of 12 months acute nursing experience

Previous nursing operating theatre experience within anaesthetics

Strong clinical judgment and ability to remain calm under pressure

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Commitment to continuous professional development and evidence-based practice

Note this is not an anaesthetics upskill program. Applicants are expected to have existing knowledge of the perianaesthetic environment. Those without this are encouraged to apply for the Transition to Speciality Practice, Anaesthetics & PACU program.

What The Program Offers

12 months: 68 hrs per fortnight, temporary part timecommencing Feb 2027

Rotations through operating services and exposure to various specialties

Education and clinical support provided by the dedicated Perioperative education team.

Eligible nurses and midwives are entitled to examination leave and study leave under the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) Enterprise Agreement.





Continued employment in this postgraduate nursing position is contingent upon the successful completion of all local clinical requirements and academic requirements associated with the affiliated University

About The Service Operating Services at University Geelong Main theatre offers a round-the-clock service with ten operating theatres. Beyond elective surgeries, the department handles semi-urgent and emergency procedures. Specialities encompass Cardiothoracic, ENT, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Oral Faciomaxillary, Plastics, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, Urology, Vascular and Robotic Surgery.

Position Description Barwon Health staff benefits

Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction

A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Extensive professional development opportunities

Attractive salary packaging benefits

Living expenses capped at $9,010

Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at

Satisfactory Police Record Check

Immunisation Status Clearance

Working with Children Check (if applicable)

Contact: Nursing & Midwifery Recruitment Team

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Application closing date: 9 October 2026

Internal Applicants: If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the employee login on the external careers page or access the careers page through One Point (intranet) before applying.

Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.

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📌 Post Graduate, Perianaesthesia Nursing 2027 (Geelong)
🏢 Barwon Health
📍 Geelong