POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Anaesthetics & Recovery Nurse
Reporting To: Anaesthetics Nurse Unit Manager
Terms: Full Time/Part Time
Remuneration: EBA Wyvern Private Hospital
1. POSITION SUMMARY
Be valued! Join us as a nurse in anaesthetics at the new Wyvern Private Hospital and enjoy working
in a team that's all about the people - both the patients and the staff. Our mission is to give 'Care
without Compromise' to all.
You'll love the working environment: a state-of-the-art new facility with a beautiful bush backdrop in
Terrey Hills. Light and bright, modern and well-equipped.
As an Anaesthetics & Recovery Nurse you'll provide excellent specialised care to patients undergoing
surgical or medical procedures requiring anaesthesia. You'll assist the anaesthetist in preparing,
administering and monitoring anaesthesia, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout the
perioperative period, including recovery. We pride ourselves on working as a team: supporting one
another is the underlying culture.
We offer a competitive package with extra benefits such as salary sacrifice, on-site café and a host
of team-building staff social events.
2. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & SKILLS
- Using initiative and intuition to respond quickly to patient and department needs
- Assisting the anaesthetist in preparing, administering and monitoring anaesthesia
- Using anaesthetic equipment, checking and trouble-shooting the Anaesthetic machine
- Supporting patients through their initial recovery, post-operation
- Applying excellent critical thinking, decision making and problem-solving skills
- Having a strong attention to detail, ensuring patient safety at all times
- The ability to stay calm under pressure
- A great sense of teamwork and effective communication skills
- Supervising ENs and AINs if applicable
- Accepting accountability for own actions and seeking guidance when situation exceeds
knowledge / experience
- A genuine commitment to providing compassionate care that aligns with Wyvern Private
Hospital's "Care Without Compromise" philosophy
