Casual Anaesthetic and PACU Registered Nurses - Short Stay Unit

Your role at St John of God Subiaco Hospital

Located within St John of Subiaco Hospital, our Short Stay Unit operates four dynamic theatres and manages dedicated admissions, discharge, and PACU areas. We are not just a unit; we are a family. We pride ourselves on being a smaller, highly collaborative team committed to building a positive culture and creating a supportive professional lifestyle for our caregivers.

We don’t just talk about "culture"—we live it. Our unit is built on the idea that we’re stronger together.

• A Culture of Help: We pride ourselves on a "hand-up" environment where team members support one another across all areas.

• Versatility: You’ll have the opportunity to pivot between specialties, including Pain Management, Urology, Gynaecology, and Plastics.

We are seeking experienced Casual Anaesthetic Registered Nurses and PACU Registered Nurses to join our close-knit and supportive team.

As a Casual PACU Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering a high standard of patient care in a safe and effective manner during the post-operative recovery phase.

As a Casual Anaesthetic Registered Nurse, you will work closely with our highly experienced team of clinicians and Visiting Medical Officers (VMOs), playing a vital role in providing exceptional, patient-centred care throughout the immediate pre-operative and intra-operative stages.

These casual positions offer excellent flexibility, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments. A variety of morning and afternoon shifts are available across our Monday to Saturday operating schedule.

The Position:

• Deliver outstanding patient care, ensuring patients are treated with dignity and respect.

• Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to provide optimal outcomes for patients.

• Be a patient advocate, ensuring that their rights are upheld and their voices are heard.

• Promote a welcoming, compassionate environment for patients and their families.

• Demonstrate excellence in clinical practice, ensuring the highest standards of care are met.

• Assist in managing patient flow and provide pre and post-operative care.

You will hold current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse, supported by previous experience in anaesthetics and/or PACU.

To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to delivering exceptional patient care. You will approach every interaction with compassion, initiative, and professionalism, and contribute effectively within a collaborative team environment.

Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

• Casual Hourly rate: $52.30 to $67.24 (inclusive of casual loading) plus 12% superannuation

• Casual position

• As a casual employee, you can salary package a percentage of your earnings each pay period

• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs

• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance

• Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Innovative Professional Development opportunities

For enquiries contact Rainee Restrepo, Nurse Unit Manager SSU on 043 564 2161

Position may be filled before closing date if a suitable candidate is identified

Please note: If suitable candidates are identified, shortlisting and interviews may begin before the advertisement closes.

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.