Mater·Springfield, Missouri
Provide delegated nursing care and support anaesthetists during patient induction, maintenance, and emergence from anaesthesia. Maintain anaesthetic workstations and ensure high-quality, safe patient-centred care within a perioperative setting.
Mater Hospital Springfield is seeking experienced Enrolled Nurses with demonstrated Anaesthetic Nursing experience to join our growing Perioperative Services team. This is an exciting opportunity for skilled Anaesthetic ENs who are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and who thrive in a fast-paced, technologically advanced perioperative environment. Working alongside Anaesthetists, Registered Nurses and multidisciplinary clinicians, you will play a vital role in supporting patients throughout their surgical journey across a broad range of specialties. As part of Mater's commitment to excellence, you will be supported by a collaborative team culture, contemporary clinical practices and ongoing professional development opportunities.
$37.93 - $40.34 per hour plus superannuation [https://www.ato.gov.au/tax-rates-and-codes/key-superannuation-rates-and-thresholds/super-guarantee] and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 [https://account.smartsalary.com.au/benefits-available?ercode=MML] + access to many staff benefits! [https://www.mater.org.au/group/careers/working-with-mater]
What you’ll be doing
As an Anaesthetic Enrolled Nurse, you will contribute to the delivery of safe, high-quality perioperative care by:
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
Essential Requirements
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.
Desirable
Experience across multiple surgical specialties including obstetrics and paediatrics.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Commitment to ongoing professional development within perioperative nursing.
Why Springfield? Mater Hospital Springfield is one of Queensland's most contemporary healthcare facilities, offering advanced surgical services within a growing and vibrant community. This is an exciting time to join a rapidly expanding perioperative service and contribute to the delivery of world-class patient care.
Why join us?
Mater [https://www.mater.org.au/] 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 [https://www.mater.org.au/health/hospitals/mater-private-hospital-rockhampton], education [https://www.matereducation.qld.edu.au/], fundraising & philanthropy [https://www.materfoundation.org.au/] and research [https://www.materresearch.org.au/] — and it’s our people who make the difference.
Applications close Sunday 9th 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 [https://www.mater.org.au/about-us/who-we-are/reconciliation].
Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.
Must have current AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse and previous experience in anaesthetic nursing. Demonstrated knowledge of anaesthetic procedures and equipment is essential.
Market context
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