• Austin Hospital
• Permanent Full Time,Permanent Part Time

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across 3 campuses in the northeast of Melbourne and state-wide. Austin Health is world-renowned for its research and specialist work in cancer, liver transplantation, spinal cord injuries, neurology, endocrinology, mental health and rehabilitation.

An exciting opportunity currently exists for an enthusiastic and highly experienced Registered Nurse to join the Anaesthesia Nursing department.

Permanent Full-time &/or Part-time Registered Nurses (Division One) with qualifications/experience in Anaesthesia nursing.

The Anaesthesia Department at the Austin Health is an integral part of the highly skilled team in the Operating Suite. It delivers a service to 11 operating rooms, 2 procedure rooms and 2 Endoscopy rooms including Cardiac, Liver Transplants, General, Orthopaedics, Thoracic, Vascular, Neurosurgery, Plastics, Paediatric, ENT, Gynae, as well as external departments ie: Radiology, MRI/PET, Cardiac Cath Lab.

Benefits to staff include:

•  Opportunity to experience critical care nursing 
•  Orientation program and preceptorship 
•  In-service education and conference attendance supported 
•  Salary packaging

Commencement dates negotiable.

To be successful in this role the qualities and key responsibilities will include:

• Registered Nurse registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA)   
• Commitment to quality, best practise and environmental safety  
• Anaesthesia clinical experience and knowledge 
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form 
• Commitment to further self-development and education 
• Current computer skills and knowledge e.g. E-mail, Microsoft Office, Cerner  
• Knowledge of legal and ethical requirements 
• Patient/customer approach to care delivery 
• Willingness to assist as requested in other wards/units 
• Commitment to assist with orientation of new staff 
• Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team 
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve 
• Well-developed interpersonal skills 

Work with us! Your reward is to work in a collaborative environment which will provide you with opportunities for ongoing training and development. Your benefits will include salary packaging, and employee assistance program.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police check and if required, a Working With Children check.

Austin Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged