Anaesthetic Technician/Registered Nurse - Anaesthetics (Midland Public)

Your role at St John of God Midland Public Hospital

St John of God Midland Public Hospital is currently seeking Anaesthetic Technicians and Registered Nurses to join our Anaesthetics and Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU) team on a casual basis.

Our hospital has12 busy operating theatres and you will be an integral part of our team responsible for the provision of patient care, with special regard to all types of anaesthesia including the maintenance of associated equipment.

The Position

• Act as the patient advocate.

• Preserve patient confidentiality.

• Deliver competent assistance throughout the anaesthetic phase in both routine and emergency situations.

• Ensure patient safety throughout the anaesthetic phase, in particular with respect to the nominated position of the patient.

• Participate in the daily maintenance of associated anaesthetic equipment.

• Contribute to the orientation and continuing learning and development of new anaesthetic caregivers and other Operating Rooms caregivers.

• Cooperate with preceptorship of student technicians and new caregivers.

• Act as an anaesthetic resource for Operating Rooms caregivers.

• Actively participate in internal and external learning programs.

• Attend training sessions offered by the Hospital. Recognise the necessity to continually develop skills and acquire additional knowledge appropriate to the position.

• Dress appropriate to the expectations of the specific work area and Occupational Safety and Health requirements.

Position Requirements

You will hold a Certificate IV and/or Diploma Qualification in Anaesthetic Technology or you will be a current Registered Nurse with AHPRA and demonstrate recent clinical experience with Anaesthetics and PACU. You will also have the ability to work without direct supervision and in less stable conditions.

To succeed you will implement the care plan/care path as well as monitor and evaluate patient care all (within your scope of practice), whilst having the ability to solve problems, or seek help from appropriate resources.

Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

• Anaesthetic Technician Casual Rate: $51.60 to $62.99 per hour (inclusive of casual loading), plus 12% superannuation

• Registered Nurse Casual Rate: $52.30 to $67.74 per hour (inclusive of casual loading), plus 12% superannuation

• Several casual positions available

• Discounts on hospital services & private health insurance

• We offer a range of salary packaging options tailored to your employment status such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses – up to $18,550 as a permanent employee and a percentage of your earnings as a casual

• Free on-site parking

• Access to fitness and wellbeing benefits through Fitness Passport

• Innovative Professional Development opportunities

• A welcoming and supportive culture

• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs

​All applicants are asked to submit a covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the above position requirements

If we identify a surplus of suitable candidates for this role, you may also be invited to a candidate talent pool list where you could be offered an alternative position. Applications will be reviewed throughout the advertising period and interviews conducted regularly.  Apply today!

For enquiries contact Jade Pike, Clinical Nurse Manager, on (08) 9462 5117.

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.