Registered Nurse - Bank

Overview

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre is one of the world’s leading cancer research, education and treatment centres – Australia’s only public hospital dedicated to cancer. We aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer, underpinned by our core values of Excellence, Compassion and Innovation.

Role: Casual RN – Anaesthetics & PACU

As a member of the Casual Nurse Bank, you will provide specialist nursing care within our Anaesthetic and Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU), supporting a broad range of oncological surgical procedures. You will work alongside anaesthetists, surgeons and the multidisciplinary perioperative team to deliver safe, high‑quality care throughout the perioperative journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care during the anaesthetic phase of surgery.
• Deliver comprehensive patient assessment, monitoring and recovery care in PACU.
• Recognise and respond promptly to deteriorating patients.
• Support safe recovery from anaesthesia using evidence‑based practice.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure exceptional patient outcomes and experiences.
• Maintain high standards of patient safety, infection prevention and clinical documentation.

What You’ll Need

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum 12 months recent Anaesthetic and/or PACU nursing experience in a tertiary acute hospital.
• Demonstrated competence in caring for patients undergoing general, regional and monitored anaesthesia.
• Strong clinical assessment, decision‑making and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Competence using electronic medical records and digital clinical systems.
• Commitment to delivering safe, high‑quality, patient‑centred care.
• Up‑to‑date immunisation status.
• Availability to work a minimum of 3–4 weekday shifts per fortnight.
  Preference will be given to applicants who can offer regular, ongoing availability across Monday to Friday.

Highly Regarded

• Postgraduate qualification in Perioperative Nursing (Anaesthetics and/or PACU).
• Current Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification.

Benefits

• Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase take‑home pay.
• Discounted health insurance and eye care.
• A comprehensive health and wellbeing program.
• Public transport and end‑of‑trip facilities for cyclists.
• On‑site eateries, coffee shops and a rooftop garden.
• Pathways for professional development and career opportunities.

Equal Opportunity

Peter Mac is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age, gender, disability and the LGBTQIA+ community.

Applications Close

11:59 pm Monday 27 July 2026

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