Registered Nurse | Anaesthetics/PACU

• Fitzroy location 

• Part-time fixed term positions available until 2027 

• Friendly and supportive team environment 

About the Role 

You are a suitably qualified, experienced and highly motivated Anaesthetic/PACU nurse who is seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity to become part of our dynamic team. Under the guidance of the Nurse Unit Manager or Associate Nurse Unit Manager, you will be responsible for the delivery of expert clinical care in the peri-anaesthetic environment. We are able to provide you with excellent educational opportunities across a broad range of specialities including Cardiothoracic, Vascular, Neurosurgery, ENT, Plastics, General, Urology and Orthopaedics.   

• Ability to work efficiently as a member of a multidisciplinary team 

• Demonstrate ‘best practice’ clinical skills within the Perioperative environment 

• Act as a clinical role model by providing the highest standard of direct patient care

• Demonstrate sound clinical knowledge in the area of Perioperative Nursing (Perianaesthesia stream) 

• Accurately document patient care in accordance with hospital guidelines 

• Assists in the achievement of ward / unit key performance indicators. 

Classifications for this position will range from YP3 – YP9 ($86,580 - $107,510 base salary per annum pro rata). 

Your Contribution  

As a motivated team player, you will bring your exceptional communication and time management skills to this role. Through your highly developed interpersonal skill including problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation you’ll be able to facilitate positive team outcomes in a multidisciplinary environment.   

 
You will also have:  

• A current AHPRA registration  
• At least 12 months of current clinical experience in Anaesthetic and PACU nursing 
• Postgraduate qualifications in Perioperative Nursing (Peri-anaesthesia stream), such as a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma, are desirable 

• A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History check, or willing to obtain

What We Offer

• CBD location

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs

• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling

• A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!)

• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities

• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!

• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation

• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals

• Culture of continuous improvemen

About St Vincent’s Operating Suite 

St Vincent's Operating Suite currently houses 12 theatres, 12 anaesthetic rooms and a Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU). Working alongside the Sterile Processing Centre, Day Procedures, Cath Lab and Endoscopy Centres, the department undertakes over 13,000 procedures per year in a vast range of highly specialised and complex specialities over a 24 hour period, 7 days per week. We offer a supportive multidisciplinary environment with a strong focus on education and ongoing professional development.  

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