Registered Nurse - Anaesthetics

• Deliver expert peri‑anaesthetic care in a leading tertiary hospital

• Work with a collaborative, high‑performing multidisciplinary team

• Make a meaningful difference within a world‑class public health service

Manage, deliver and optimise safe anaesthetic nursing care that supports complex surgical patients through evidence‑based practice in a fast‑paced perioperative environment.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time   
Position Classification: Registered Nurse   
Remuneration: $74,317.93 - $104,336.26 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 values‑driven workplace culture

• Access to ongoing education, training and career development

• Commitment to culturally safe, patient‑centred care

• Strong focus on teamwork, wellbeing and professional respect

What you'll be doing 
As a Registered Nurse in Anaesthetics, you will provide high‑quality, person‑centred 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 evidence‑informed 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 high‑quality 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: REQ648248
Applications Close: 23rd April 2026 

Need more information ?

• Find out more about applying for this position.

• Review the detailed Position Description  for insights into role requirements and criteria.

• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications. 

• For inquiries about the role, contact Julie Hook at julie.hook@health.nsw.gov.au