Registered Nurse – Anaesthetics – Cairns Private Hospital

Permanent Full Time

This is your opportunity to join a dynamic perioperative team, gain specialist skills, and make a real difference in patient care.

About The Role:  

Are you ready to take the next step in your nursing career? Cairns Private Hospital is seeking passionate and motivated Registered Nurses to join our dynamic Perioperative Services team. Whether you are an experienced Anaesthetic or Recovery Nurse or looking to expand your skills in this specialty, we have exciting opportunities for you.

With access to ongoing training, this is a fantastic opportunity to build your career in a supportive and professional environment.

 In these roles, you will:

• Provide safe, high-quality, patient-centred care throughout the perioperative journey.
• Work collaboratively with surgeons, anaesthetists, and a multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to a supportive and positive workplace culture.
• Access ongoing education, mentorship, and professional development opportunities. 

What you’ll bring:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum 1–2 years post-graduate nursing experience.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to delivering excellent patient care.
• Experience in Anaesthetics or Recovery is desirable, but training is available for those eager to upskill.
• A high level of competency in Anaesthetic equipment, Anaesthetic Monitoring, and Anaesthesia machines or devices.

Remuneration

A base hourly rate ranging from $39.96 - $54.01 plus superannuation based on experience level and qualifications, exclusive of penalties or allowances (QLD, RHC Nurses & Midwives, RN L1, Gr 1-8).

About Us

The Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with over 70 Australian sites employing over 34,000 people. We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of ‘People Caring for People’ since 1964.

What’s in it for you? 

Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression. 

Discounts:  Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at major retailers. Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental. 

Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7. 

Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.   

Requirements 

• Provide or complete a National Police Check (conducted within the last 12 months) 
• Depending on the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.    

To Apply 

All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered. 

For any enquiries relating to this opportunity, please email: Jodie McLeod via McLeodJ@ramsayhealth.com.au

Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety.  Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com