Registered Nurse - Anaesthetics

Job Description

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse with a passion for Anaesthetics and perioperative care? Looking to expand your skills across a diverse range of complex surgical specialties while being supported by a collaborative and highly skilled team?

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At Knox Private Hospital , you'll have the opportunity to work in a dynamic theatre environment, caring for patients undergoing everything from cardiac and neurosurgery to orthopaedics, plastics and paediatrics. With ongoing professional development, genuine career progression and access to excellent employee benefits, this is your opportunity to take the next step in your nursing career.

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Why Join Knox Private Hospital?

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• Work in a modern 15-theatre complex, including a Hybrid Theatre and Day Procedure Centre
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• Supportive multidisciplinary team and positive workplace culture
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• Flexible full-time and part-time employment options
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• Discounted private health insurance
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• Retail discounts and Gym Passport access
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About Knox Private Hospital

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Located in Wantirna, Knox Private Hospital is a fully accredited tertiary facility with 334 beds, providing Emergency Services, Medical and Surgical care, Critical Care, and comprehensive Cardiac Services, including two 24-hour Cardiac Catheter Laboratories.

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Our expanding theatre department supports a wide variety of specialties, including:

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• Orthopaedics
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• General Surgery
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• Bariatric and Liver Surgery
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• Advanced Laparoscopic Procedures
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• Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• Gynaecology
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• Urology
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• Vascular Surgery
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• ENT
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• Paediatric Surgery
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About the Role

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As a Registered Nurse within our Anaesthetics team, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care throughout the perioperative journey. Working alongside leading surgeons, anaesthetists and perioperative professionals, you'll contribute to exceptional patient outcomes in a fast-paced and rewarding environment.

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Key responsibilities include:

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• Delivering evidence-based nursing care in accordance with best practice standards
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• Supporting patients throughout their surgical experience
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• Collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams
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• Maintaining safe clinical environments for patients and staff
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• Providing patient education and clinical support throughout recovery and rehabilitation
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• Conducting comprehensive patient assessments and monitoring care outcomes
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About You

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You'll be a passionate and motivated Registered Nurse who thrives in a team environment and is committed to delivering exceptional patient care.

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• Current registration with AHPRA
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• Current Working with Children Check
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ompletion of a graduate program in an acute hospital with a Theatre rotation

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• Experience with difficult airway management, fibre optic intubation and regional blocks
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• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
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• Commitment to quality improvement and patient-centred care
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• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
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• Basic computer literacy
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Why Healthscope?

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When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care.

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Our people are the heart of everything we do. As Australia's only national private hospital operator, Healthscope offers the unique advantage of being part of a large healthcare network while maintaining a strong local team culture.

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We are committed to supporting our nurses through ongoing learning, professional development and career growth opportunities. You'll be encouraged to build your skills, pursue your interests and make a genuine impact on the lives of our patients and their families.

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At Healthscope, we support each other, celebrate success together and foster an environment where every team member is valued.

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Come be the difference in our patients lives.

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If you are successful, you will receive a salary based on your years of relevant nursing experience against the current nursing Enterprise Agreement the Victoria - Nurses' and Midwives' Agreement 2025 (Salay range between $41.90 and $53.70 + 12% Super) More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. We are also committed to child safety. We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children. Applicants will be required

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to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.