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Posted 26 June, 2026

Registered Nurse - Anaesthetic

Healthscope
Australia-Australian Capital Territory-Canberra Full Time
Reference: 396_318034_2600013L

Registered Nurse - Anaesthetic

Casual perioperative RN opportunities at National Capital Private Hospital. Join a fast-paced theatre team with flexible shifts, strong support, and a diverse surgical caseload in a leading private hospital.

  • Convenient Garran Location - close to CBD with easy access and parking
  • Supportive team environment
  • Flexible casual shifts to suit your lifestyle

About the Role:

Are you a Registered Nurse with excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality patient care? National Capital Private Hospital is looking to employ a Registered Nurse for their Anaesthetic & PACU Unit. Suitable applicants with the right clinical background are encouraged to apply.

About Us:

Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. We work together to create positive, memorable experiences, alongside our quality care, in every moment of every day.

We attract patients from across the greater southern region, NSW south coast and the Riverina as we offer a premium private hospital experience, coupled with the unique advantage of being co-located with The Canberra Hospital. The extensive range of acute and medical healthcare includes orthopaedics, cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, general surgery, neurosurgery, plastic surgery, vascular surgery, urology and geriatric medicine.

Joining our team means you'll be supported by great team leaders, be part of a strong, innovative team who always strive for better, and have the opportunity to flourish and grow.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver evidence-based nursing care
  • Liaise with the multi-disciplinary team
  • Ensure patient and staff safety
  • Supervise, direct and guide nursing team members; Enrolled Nurses (ENs) and Assistants in Nursing (AINs) to deliver patient care
  • Deliver education and support to individuals/patients for the management of their health recovery, rehabilitation or end of life needs

Essential Criteria:

  • Current Registration with AHPRA
  • Post Graduate Certificate in Perioperative Nursing (or working towards)
  • Commitment to Quality Patient Care
  • Compliance with ACQSHC National standards
  • Sound clinical decision making and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • Works well independently and within a team
  • Basic computer skills

Why Healthscope?
When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our 42 sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.

You'll also benefit from:

  • Discounted health insurance (non-casuals only)
  • Salary Sacrifice available
  • Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth

We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us. We support each other, share learnings, celebrate successes and face challenges together.

Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.

Applications close: 23 July 2026

To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to Leanne Kirkpatrick - [email protected]
Please include a cover letter and your CV along with the contact details of 2 professional referees.

If you are successful in the role, you will receive a salary based on your years of relevant registered nursing experience against the current Healthscope and NSWNMA/ANMF - ACT Nurses and Midwives' - Enterprise Agreement 2022, a salary ranging from $38.7200 - $52.3203 per hour.

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 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.

Healthscope has been made aware of recruitment scams involving individuals falsely claiming to represent Healthscope. Please note that Healthscope will never request payment from candidates.

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