YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE
Registered Nurse Grade 2 - Anaesthetics/PACU
- Ongoing Full-time/Part-time positions
• Up to $84,058.00 (YP3) - $104,379.60 (YP9) per annum - (full-time equivalent - to be prorated for Part-Time) dependent on candidate experience. To be discussed with Hiring Manager.
• Parkville location, with multiple transport options at our doorstep
At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.
Registered Nurse – Anaesthetics/PACU
At Peter Mac everything we do as nurses is underpinned by our core values – Excellence, Innovation and Compassion. We aim to provide world class cancer nursing care, informed by cutting edge research and state of the art education, to every patient and their family.To achieve this, we need a diverse nursing workforce to deliver equitable, sensitive and culturally safe care. We welcome nurses from a range of clinical backgrounds bringing a breadth of knowledge to provide comprehensive care to our patients.
OUR PATIENTS
The PMCC operating suite provides a comprehensive service for patients undergoing complex cancer surgery ranging from endoscopy through to specialised robotic surgery and complex multi-speciality cases. Our anaesthetic team provides services for patients undergoing colorectal, upper gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, breast, reconstruction, urology, melanoma and plastics, head and neck, sarcoma, and vascular surgery. Our patients also have access to high dose intraoperative radiotherapy (brachytherapy), and intraoperative chemotherapy (hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy). We support patients from across Victoria, Australia and New Zealand.
OUR TEAM
Our vibrant and highly specialised peri-anaesthetic team has an exceptional culture of clinical learning and support, helping every team member to advance their career. As a nurse within the team, you will have access to a dedicated clinical nurse educator, practice development nurses and a team of Clinical Nurse Specialists and Associated Nurse Unit Managers to support your development. Our peri-anaesthesia nurses works across anaesthetics and the recovery room (PACU).
OUR FACILITIES
The operating suite and anaesthetic department are located on level 6 at the Peter Mac Cancer centre. We operate eight operating theatres and ten PACU bays within our purpose-built facility. Peter Mac’s state of the art infrastructure includes intraoperative radiotherapy. Peter Mac sits within the Parkville precinct and is easily accessible by public transport and the soon to be opened Parkville Station, by bicycle or by car with some staff parking available onsite. Peter Mac also boasts great coffee and food at our multiple cafés.
THE OPPORTUNITY
We offer every nurse who joins us a tailored orientation program including:
- Hospital and nursing orientation
- Electronic Medical Record (EMR) training
- Your Thoughts Matter – SKINDEEP and Speaking up for Safety training
- Smart Moves – clinical manual handling training
- Supernumerary clinical shifts as agreed
- Individualised clinical education and support tailored to your peri anaesthesia nursing experience
At Peter Mac, we have some of the most leading clinical cancer nursing education and research teams in Australia. The Nursing Education Unit offers a variety of short courses ranging from introduction to cancer through to epidural and intrathecal infusion management, surgical and chemotherapy courses.
The Peri-anaesthetic Clinical Nurse Education team provides support and guidance to pursue postgraduate qualification in peri-anaesthetic nursing.
In addition to clinical learning opportunities, you will also have access to our Compassion and Resilience Education (CARE), which is a full day course that focuses on wellbeing and selfcare for nurses.
THE ROLE
To provide high quality comprehensive individualised perioperative patient care through the patient’s perioperative journey. Responsible for provision of comprehensive perioperative patient care as governed by the ACORN Standards for Perioperative Practice in Australia and the policies, procedures and processes of the Operating Suite and Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre.
Remuneration under the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024 - 2028 will be from $84,058 per annum (YP3, RN Grade 2 Year 2) to $104,379.60 per annum (YP9, RN Grade 2 Year 8) for full-time. Pro-rata for part-time employees.
OUR BENEFITS
We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including: • Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take home pay
- Discounted health insurance and eye care
- A comprehensive health and wellbeing program
- Public transport options at our doorstep and end-of-trip facilities for cyclists
- Onsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces
- Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities
- Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading, purchased leave options and monthly ADO’s
- Flexible working hours
INCLUSION AND BELONGING
Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.
JOIN US!
If you feel this role is right for you, we warmly invite you to apply and encourage your early application. Applicants should provide a covering letter highlighting their key skills and experience to assist with our assessment. All appointments are made subject to satisfactory police check and vaccination evidence. Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed. We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.
Applicants to this role provide a CV and a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment. At least one of the references required is from a direct manager, i.e. Nurse Unit Manager.
For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile.
Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.
Hiring Manager Phone: 03855 0000
Applications Close: 11:59pm 16 June 2026
Applications may close sooner should the suitable candidate be identified earlier
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To provide high quality comprehensive individualised perioperative patient care through the patient’s perioperative journey.
Responsible for provision of comprehensive perioperative patient care as governed by the ACORN Standards for Perioperative Practice in Australia and the policies, procedures and processes of the Operating Suite and Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre.
Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024.
Internal
Patients and Carers
Operating Suite nursing staff
Operating Suite support staff
Wards/Departments/Units
Allied Health Staff
Medical Staff
External
Professional organisations e.g. VPNG/ACORN/DSSIG/GENSA
Company Representatives
Visiting students/medical officers
Essential Requirements
Registration with APHRA
Minimum 2 years’ Anaesthetics and/or PACU Nursing experience
Sound Clinical knowledge of Anaesthetic and/or PACU practices
Effective communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
Desirable Requirements
- Post graduate qualifications relevant to position; Anaesthetic and Recovery Nursing - Perioperative Nursing - Intensive Care etc.
- Familiarity with EPIC Electronic Medical Records (EMR) software
- Knowledge of ACORN Standards
- Experience with Arterial Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Complex Pain Management experience eg. Epidural
Key Accountabilities
Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators
1. Management of patient care continuum- Strives to achieve excellence in the management of patient care.
- Adheres to the unit’s policies and procedures
- Works within the Standards for anaesthesia, peri anaesthesia and recovery nursing.
- Adheres to the principles of defensible documentation and ensures that nursing documentation is complete, up to date, signed and dated.
- Integrate information from the nursing assessment and from other health care team members and provision of safe clinical handover.
- Accurately administer correct medications to patients 100% of the time.
- Provide clinical and interpersonal services that meet the holistic needs of our patients and their families, together with the needs of the internal customers of the Suite.
- Contribute to the development of the surgical program through continuous improvement and teamwork.
- Facilitating the work of medical, nursing and support staff whilst performing in the role of anaesthetic and/or recovery nursing.
- Judicious use of the resources of the Operating Suite.
- Assists in maintaining a safe environment for patients, co-workers, staff and visitors.
- Acts as a patient/carer advocate in relation to the patient/carer rights in all aspects of care, knowledge and privacy.
- Complies with Infection Control policies and procedures 100% of the time.
2. Clinical Practice, education and research.
Evidence of participation in unit activities.
Promotes a collegial working environment and works well as a team member.
Contributes to creating a working environment conducive to learning and professional development.
Responsible and accountable for maintaining own competencies.
Participates in the development of formal and informal educational programs to assist nursing practice.
Acts as a preceptor for new Registered Nurses, support staff and for students from affiliated colleges of nursing.
Systematically evaluates own practice and identifies pertinent area of clinical practice, management and education for improvement.
Achieves all mandatory competencies as required by the Operating Suite competency policy.
Participates every 12 months in a performance appraisal review
Key Accountabilities
Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators
3. Professional Practice
Evidence of collaborative practice with health care team.
Evidence of a customer focus e.g. proactive management of patient/staff complaints.
Responsible for maintaining competencies and participating in those activities that contribute to the ongoing development of self, profession, and other health care team members.
Contributes and represents the Nursing Services department through committees and disseminates appropriate information to staff.
Practices according to hospital and professional standards, and works within hospital and unit policies, procedures and adheres to the Nurses Code of Ethics.
Maintains working knowledge of emergency procedures and location of emergency equipment.
Participates and demonstrates commitment to quality improvement activities.
Participates in staff meetings and offers suggestions for improvement of patient care, staff development or policy change.
Participates equally and fairly in on call and overtime when required.
4. Effective communication with patients, carers and team members.
- Recognizes and responds appropriately to communications of patients, carers, and team members.
- Responds promptly to complaints or concerns.
- Demonstrates effective communication and conflict resolution skills, shows ability to offer and value constructive feedback,
- Willingness to share with and assist others.
- Adheres to NSQHS Clinical handover standard 6
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Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.
WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC
- Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
- Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
- We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.
