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Posted 22 July, 2026

Registered Nurse - Anaesthetics

Western Sydney Local Health District
Westmead, Westmead Hospital | Western Sydney Full Time
Reference: 55_459517_343218

  • Deliver expert perianaesthetic care in a leading tertiary hospital

  • Work with a collaborative, highperforming multidisciplinary team

  • Make a meaningful difference within a worldclass public health service

Manage, deliver and optimise safe anaesthetic nursing care that supports complex surgical patients through evidencebased practice in a fastpaced perioperative environment.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $81,748.16- $ 114,771.98 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Westmead Hospital

Where you'll be working
Westmead Hospital is one of Australia's largest and most respected teaching hospitals, renowned for excellence in clinical care, research and education. Located in Western Sydney, it services one of the most diverse communities in NSW and offers exposure to complex and specialised care.

  • You will be joining a highly skilled Anaesthetics and Perioperative team that values professionalism, collaboration and continuous improvement.

  • Working in a major tertiary referral and teaching hospital

  • Supportive, inclusive and valuesdriven workplace culture

  • Access to ongoing education, training and career development

  • Commitment to culturally safe, patientcentred care

  • Strong focus on teamwork, wellbeing and professional respect

What you'll be doing
As a Registered Nurse in Anaesthetics, you will provide highquality, personcentred nursing care that supports patients before, during and after anaesthetic procedures, while contributing to a safe and effective perioperative service.

  • Assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidenceinformed anaesthetic nursing care

  • Deliver safe, timely and culturally appropriate care to diverse patient groups

  • Collaborate with anaesthetists, surgeons and multidisciplinary team members

  • Accurately document care using patient records and clinical systems

  • Support, mentor and guide Enrolled Nurses, Assistants in Nursing and peers

Make a difference with us

At NSW Health, we empower our people to grow, belong and make a difference. If you are a motivated Registered Nurse with a passion for anaesthetics and highquality patient care, we encourage you to apply and be part of a team that puts people at the heart of everything we do.

Apply now and help deliver safer care, stronger communities and healthier futures.

How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Requirements

  • Registration: Currently authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (APHRA)

Selection Criteria

  1. Demonstrated experience and clinical skills in Perioperative Nursing Practice and in particular anaesthetic nursing.

  2. Effective interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with clients

  3. Excellent time management and organisation skills with attention to detail

  4. Evidence of computer literacy and understanding of relevant health related information systems

Requisition ID: REQ678116
Applications Close: 26th July 2026


Need more information ?

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .

Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.

Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.

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