Registered Anaesthetic/Recovery Nurse

1w1 week ago

The Royal Children's Hospital

AU · Full-time · A$79,212 – A$95,378

About this role

The Royal Children’s Hospital seeks a self-motivated, dynamic Registered Anaesthetic/Recovery Nurse. This position splits equally between Recovery and Anaesthetics to provide skilled assistance for safe anaesthesia administration per ANZCA recommendations and post-anaesthetic care for paediatric patients.

Ensure all equipment for anaesthesia is correctly maintained, checked, and available for use. Work in partnership with Medical, Nursing, and Allied Health colleagues to achieve best outcomes for patients. Deliver care in a leading paediatric facility serving Victoria and beyond.

RCH, founded in 1870, offers full paediatrics and adolescent health services with 350 beds, 300,000+ clinic appointments, and 20,000 elective surgeries annually. Committed to Child Safe Standards, high employee engagement, staff safety, and positive culture through our Compact.

Join a cornerstone of Melbourne Children’s Campus partnering with research institute and university. Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay and Employee Assistance Program. View position description for full details on this rewarding role.

Requirements

Paediatric Anaesthetic experience including Post Graduate qualification in Anaesthesia required
Recent experience in an acute, medical, surgical, and/or speciality area of nursing
Previous experience in Recovery/PACU and/or Paediatrics highly regarded
Post Graduate studies in Recovery/PACU highly desirable
Evidence of ongoing Professional development
Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain
Valid Working with Children Check

Responsibilities

Provide skilled assistance to medical staff for the safe administration of anaesthesia or sedation as specified in PS08 2012 (ANZCA) Recommendations on the Assistant for the Anaesthetist
Deliver post-anaesthetic care to paediatric patients in Recovery
Ensure all equipment pertaining to the administration of anaesthesia is correctly maintained, checked, and available for use
Work in partnership with Medical, Nursing, and Allied Health colleagues to ensure best outcomes for patients
Assist in paediatric anaesthesia procedures
Monitor patients during recovery in PACU