At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in safe anaesthesia administration and provide post-anaesthetic care for paediatric patients.
- Company: Join the Royal Children's Hospital, a leader in paediatric healthcare for over 150 years.
- Benefits: Salary packaging, flexible work options, professional development, and wellness programs.
- Other info: Enjoy a vibrant workplace culture with opportunities for growth and community engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while working in a supportive and dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Postgraduate qualification in Anaesthesia and recent paediatric experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 11500 - 11500 $ per year.
The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) is seeking self-motivated, dynamic Registered Nurses to work in Anaesthetics. The purpose of this role is to provide skilled assistance to medical staff for the safe administration of anaesthesia or sedation and to provide post-anaesthetic care to our paediatric patients. This role also ensures all equipment pertaining to the administration of anaesthesia is correctly maintained, checked, and available for use while working in partnership with Medical, Nursing, and Allied Health Colleagues to ensure best outcomes for our patients.
Your Skills And Experience:
- Recent Paediatric Anaesthetic experience desirable
- Post Graduate qualification in Anaesthesia required
- Evidence of ongoing Professional development
What We Offer:
- Salary packaging option with our partner, SmartSalary – Increase your take home pay by up to $11,500 per annum
- Workplace culture of continuous improvement, growth, support, and training
- Clinical Education Hub on-site to support continued training and professional development
- Hybrid work model, if applicable to role
- Convenient location & close to public transport
- Staff immunisation drives
- Special events
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Support for working mothers including two on-site Early Learning Centres, flexible working arrangements, breastfeeding and pumping facilities
- Help when you need it most! Staff counselling, financial coaching, legal support, nutritional support and specialist helpline services through our EAP partner
- Unlimited access to select fitness facilities in your local area via Fitness Passport
- Enjoy the convenience of an on-site retail precinct, featuring a range of shops, cafés, and food outlets
Other Requirements:
- Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain
- Valid Working with Children Check
- Compliance with RCH’s “Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases” procedure
Why work at the RCH?
RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city. We also offer staff benefits such as discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.
The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, all members of the LGBTQI community, and people with disabilities.
It is a requirement of your employment that you be vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, and it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.
Offers of employment are conditional on successful completion of background checks including reference checks. For more information and for enquiries, please contact Simone Kelly via email: simone.kelly@rch.org.au OR phone: 9345 5523.
Applications close: 12 November 2026.
Registered Anaesthetic Nurse in Melbourne employer: The Royal Children's Hospital
The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and engaging work environment that prioritises staff wellbeing and professional growth. Located in the heart of Melbourne, RCH provides access to world-class facilities and a culture of continuous improvement, alongside benefits such as salary packaging and discounted parking. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, RCH encourages applications from all backgrounds, making it a rewarding place to contribute to the health and wellbeing of children and young people.
Contact Details:
The Royal Children's Hospital Recruitment Team
