Employment Type: Temporary Full Time 38 hours per week and Temporary Part Time minimum 24 hours per week up to July **** with possibility of extension
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $***** - $***** per hour plus Superannuation
Requisition ID: REQ******
About The Role
You will be based at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH)!
Established in ****, RPA is one of Australia's most respected hospitals with a distinguished history of serving the health needs of local, statewide, national, and international communities.
As a major metropolitan tertiary referral hospital and a principal provider of specialist healthcare, RPAH offers world-class facilities and services.
Our dedicated, innovative, and caring staff are committed to delivering exceptional patient care.
What You'll Be Doing
The role of the Registered Nurse as an assistant to the anaesthetist includes:
Preparation of the environment and equipment for the patient.
Preparation of equipment for administering the anaesthetic.
Reception of the patient into the anaesthesia/operating room, establishing rapport with the patient by asking and answering questions.
Participation in Anaesthesia Check-in processes (eg as per WHO Surgical Safety Checklist) including checking identification and consent depending on institutional requirements.
Participation in other safety checks such as regional anaesthesia block time-out processes.
Communication of relevant patient information to the other members of the intra-operative team, including nurses and doctors.
For each case,



having a shared understanding with the anaesthetist of the planned anaesthesia approach and alternatives, including equipment requirements.
Assistance with patient preparation and monitoring, and ensure the patient's physical and psychological safety, and comfort.
Assist the anaesthetist as required throughout and at the end of the procedure including during emergence and transfer or any other emergencies arise during the case.
Please view the Position Description for more information.
Ideal candidate
Has a current nursing registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).
Evidence of participation in own career development and commitment to maintaining competence and enhancement of skills, and willingness to apply and share professional expertise with colleagues.
Demonstrates experience in Anaesthetics
Is able to work a 7 day rotating roster
All candidates must have full working rights within Australia
Benefits and Perks / What you will enjoy:
Monthly Accrued Day Off (for full time roles)
Additional Public Holiday during Xmas for celebrations!
Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
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Upskill with free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) confidential counselling for staff and their families
Annual influenza vaccination on us!
Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
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Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position.
To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD****_004).
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Applications Close: 12 November ****
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📌 Anaesthetic Nurse - Registered Nurse (Sydney)
🏢 Sydney Local Health District
📍 Sydney