Enrolled Nurse - Anaesthetics

Salary range: $37.93 - $40.34 per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

What you’ll be doing

• Providing delegated nursing care under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse within the Anaesthetic environment.
• Assisting with patient preparation, induction, maintenance and emergence from anaesthesia within your scope of practice.
• Supporting Anaesthetists and the wider perioperative team during surgical procedures.
• Monitoring patients and escalating clinical concerns appropriately.
• Ensuring accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Contributing to a culture of safety, quality improvement and patient-centred care.
• Maintaining equipment and ensuring readiness of anaesthetic workstations and supplies.
• Participating in ongoing professional development and clinical competency programs.

About you

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as an Enrolled Nurse.
• Previous experience working as an Anaesthetic Enrolled Nurse in a perioperative setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of anaesthetic procedures, equipment and patient monitoring.
• Proven ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary perioperative team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong clinical assessment skills and attention to detail.
• Commitment to delivering safe, high-quality, patient-focused care.

• Experience across multiple surgical specialties including obstetrics and paediatrics.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development within perioperative nursing.

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education,  fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

• Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
• Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
• Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
• Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
• Convenient, discounted on-site parking
• Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
• Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team

Applications close Sunday 30th August 2026 –please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW. Direct applications only — we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).

Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Visit our Reconciliation webpage. 

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