Registered Nurse - Anaesthetics and Recovery - Temp PT
Requisition ID: REQ681916
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time, minimum 32 hours per week, until 17th October 2027
Remuneration: $1566.70 - $2199.59 per week + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Campbelltown Hospital - Anaesthetics and Recovery
Applications close: 16/08/26
Contact: Emma Haywood - Acting Nurse Unit Manager on [email protected] / 0477 354 575
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
Achieve Something Great
Join the Anaesthetics and Recovery team at Campbelltown Hospital, where you will play a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality perioperative care. As a Registered Nurse, you will support patients throughout their surgical journey, ensuring they receive compassionate, patient-centred care from pre-admission through to postoperative recovery. In the preoperative phase, you will conduct comprehensive patient assessments, reviewing medical history, allergies, fasting status and baseline observations to ensure patients are prepared for anaesthesia and surgery.
You will also provide education, reassurance and emotional support, helping patients feel informed, comfortable and confident as they progress through their perioperative experience.
Working closely with anaesthetists and the broader multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to the delivery of safe and effective intraoperative care. Your role will involve preparing and managing anaesthetic equipment, medications and monitoring devices, while continuously assessing and documenting patients' physiological status throughout procedures. Your clinical expertise and vigilance will support timely responses to changes in patient condition and contribute to positive surgical outcomes. You will also play a key role in managing perioperative emergencies, working collaboratively within a highly skilled team to respond to situations such as airway compromise, haemodynamic instability, anaphylaxis and cardiac arrest.
Your ability to remain calm, communicate effectively and provide evidence-based care will help ensure the highest standards of patient safety. In the Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU), you will provide comprehensive postoperative care, monitoring patients' airway, breathing, circulation, pain levels and overall recovery. You will administer prescribed therapies, assess treatment effectiveness and identify potential complications, ensuring concerns are escalated promptly and appropriately.As part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team, you will facilitate safe patient transfers and discharge from recovery through thorough clinical handover, accurate documentation and strong collaboration with colleagues. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day while contributing to excellence in perioperative nursing care at Campbelltown Hospital.
Are You the Right Fit?
You are a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse who is committed to delivering person-centred care and achieving the best possible outcomes for patients. Guided by the NSW Health CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment, you are dedicated to providing safe, high-quality care while contributing positively to the patient experience.
As a healthcare professional, you bring current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) and demonstrate a strong commitment to maintaining professional standards and evidence-based practice. You value teamwork and work collaboratively with colleagues across the multidisciplinary team to support excellent patient care and service delivery. You are confident using technology in the clinical environment and have demonstrated computer literacy, including an understanding of relevant health information systems.
Your ability to accurately document, access and manage patient information supports safe, efficient and effective care. Most importantly, you are committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families through compassionate, respectful and patient-focused care. Candidates must hold full working rights within Australia and be eager to contribute to a supportive and high-performing perioperative team at Campbelltown Hospital.
Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
- Provide an example that demonstrates your ability to recognise and respond to clinical deterioration in the perioperative environment. How did your actions contribute to patient safety and quality care?
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Demonstrate your ability to provide safe, high-quality anaesthetic and recovery nursing care in a complex perioperative environment. Include examples of your clinical assessment skills, teamwork, communication, and commitment to patient-centred care.
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Position Information
Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
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How to Apply
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Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact [email protected]
We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
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Aboriginal Workforce
For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact [email protected]. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.
More Than Just a Job - Why Work With Us?
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Financial Perks
12% superannuation
Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
One extra day off each month for full-time employees
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Work-Life Balance
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
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Grow Your Career
Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
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Health & Wellbeing
Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
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Vaccination Requirements
All staff must meet NSW Health's vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
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Child Safe Employment
South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
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Temporary Positions
For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.
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