About the opportunity
The purpose of the Anaesthetic Registered Nurse is to provide direct nursing care utilising clinical skills, education and support to patients/clients, anaesthetists and nursing staff within the Operating Theatre to ensure the provision of best practice and quality patient care. A combination of 10, 9, 8 and 6 hour shifts are rostered to ensure anaesthetic nursing coverage to all theatre lists.
About the unit
There are 15 operating theatres including a Hybrid Theatre. The service offers include the following disciplines.
* Cardiac
* Neurosurgery
* Vascular
* Thoracic
* Ear, Nose and Throat
* Plastic Reconstruction Surgery
* Maxillary Facial, Oral Surgery and Dental
* Urology
* Orthopaedics
* Trauma
* Hepatobiliary, Gastrointestinal and Breast Endocrine
* Ophthalmology
* Paediatrics
* Obstetrics & Gynaecology
* Kidney Transplant
* Transplant donor site
The Anaesthetic team provides anaesthetic support to outlying departments including Medical Imaging, Brachytherapy, Endoscopy, Cardiac Cathlab Services, Interventional Radiology and Mental Health. The theatre complex are supported by an 18 bed Post Anaesthetic Care Unit.
Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage
A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.
Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits
Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.
Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
* Salary range: $41.73-$53.53 p.h. (NG5)
* 5 weeks annual leave (pro rata) with 17.5% loading
* Professional Development leave
* 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
* Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
Requirements:
* Qualification: Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent certification relevant to the position is mandatory.
* Highly Desirable: Possession of a relevant postgraduate qualification in an appropriate field is highly desirable. Such experience may be discipline specific or have a service area focus.
* Shift Workers: Appointees will be required to work all shifts in accordance with the unit roster, which will include participation in an on-call roster.
* This is a VPD risk role.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!
Enquiries are welcome; please contact: Tanya Schafer on (07) 4433 3373
Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV660639
Applications close: Monday, 30 September 2025
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.