Registered Nurse - Anaesthetics/Recovery
Employment Type: various positions available - various Permanent and Temporary opportunities
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: 74317.94 - 104336.27 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ647134
Location: Westmead
Applications close: Opportunity will remain open for applications until vacancies are filled. Interviews and appointments will be taking place during this period.
At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives.
As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.
The Children’s Hospital at Westmead is seeking motivated Registered Nurses to join our dynamic Perioperative team in Anaesthetics and Recovery (PACU). This is an exciting opportunity to work in a highly specialised paediatric environment where you will care for children across a wide range of surgical specialties and levels of acuity. In Anaesthetics, you will play a key role in preparing and supporting paediatric patients and their families through the perioperative journey, working closely with Anaesthetists to deliver safe, compassionate and technically skilled care. In Recovery, you will provide advanced post‑anaesthetic care to patients emerging from surgery, including complex airway management, pain and sedation management, and high-dependency postoperative monitoring. No two days are the same, and you will develop strong critical‑thinking skills in a supportive and collaborative environment. Whether you are looking to transition into Anaesthetic or Recovery nursing, or further develop your existing experience, you will be supported by experienced clinicians committed to education, teamwork, and clinical excellence.
What we offer:
• Opportunities to develop specialised skills in paediatric Anaesthetic and PACU nursing
• Work in a modern, purpose-built paediatric surgical facility
• A highly skilled, supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team
• Exposure to diverse and complex paediatric surgical specialties
• Permanent and temporary full‑time and part‑time positions available
• Structured orientation, specialty-specific education and ongoing professional development
• Rotating roster with on-call requirements (Anaesthetics) Join a team where your specialty skills can grow, your clinical practice is valued, and you can make a meaningful difference in the surgical journey of children and their families.
Eligible employees may access:
• Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits
• Accrued Day Off (ADO) for full time staff
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness Passport
• Flexible Work Opportunities
How to Apply:
Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:
• A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience
• Responses to the questions below:
- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Demonstrated excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
- Recent paediatric experience as a registered nurse in a hospital setting.
- Effective time management skills
- Computer literacy.
- Capacity to work a seven (7) day rotating roster including public holidays
Need more information and support?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
3) For role related queries or questions contact Michelle Bolding on michelle.bolding@invalidemail.com
4) For technical support please contact 1300 679 367
5) Learn more about The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network
6) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at SCHN-EA-AboriginalHealthDirectorate@invalidemail.com
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.
Additional Information:
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.
Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.
NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.
An Eligibility List may be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
