Registered Nurse - Anaesthetics | Brisbane

New opportunities have arisen for an experienced Anaesthetic Nurse to join the Perioperative Services - Anaesthetics Department on a full-time or part-time basis at a private hospital in Brisbane.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Assessing, preparing, and supporting patients undergoing anaesthesia;
• Assisting anaesthetists during induction, maintenance, and emergence from anaesthesia;
• Preparing and checking anaesthetic equipment, medications, and consumables prior to procedures;
• Ensuring anaesthetic machines and monitoring equipment are operational and compliant with safety standards;
• Monitoring patients throughout the anaesthetic phase and promptly communicating changes in patient condition;
• Assisting with airway management and emergency situations as required;
• Participating in emergency response procedures, including cardiac arrest and malignant hyperthermia management;
• Maintaining accurate and timely documentation in accordance with organisational policies and regulatory requirements;
• Practising in accordance with current ANZCA professional standards, guidelines, and recommendations, ensuring the safe delivery of anaesthetic care and the maintenance of a high-quality perioperative environment.

REQUIREMENTS

• Current AHPRA registration;
• Demonstrated experience in anaesthetic nursing within a perioperative environment;
• Sound knowledge of anaesthetic equipment, medications, and monitoring requirements;
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification;
• Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team;
• Commitment to patient-centred care and continuous quality improvement;
• Postgraduate qualification in Perioperative Nursing or working towards completion (desirable);
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification (desirable);
• Experience in a private hospital setting;
• Knowledge of National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards;
• Participation in quality improvement and professional development activities;
• Maintenance of mandatory competencies and training requirements.

BENEFITS

• Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across the network;
• Discounted health insurance;
• Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth.

REMUNERATION

$36.74 - $66.23 per hour.

ABOUT THE FACILITY

The hospital, located in the South East of Brisbane, has 120 inpatient Surgical and Medical beds, a rehabilitation gym, 7 operating theatres, 2 procedure rooms, a day oncology unit, and an ICU; the facility provides care to the local community for over 40 years and continually embraces the highest quality of holistic patient care.