Welcome to St John of God Health Care

St John of God Health Care is one of the largest private providers of health care services in Australia, employing more than 16,000 employees (caregivers). We operate 26 hospitals and services comprising more than 3,300 hospital beds, including home nursing, disability services and social outreach programs.

As a Catholic, not-for-profit group, we invest all profits to the communities we serve by updating and expanding our facilities and technology; expanding existing services and developing and acquiring new services; and providing Social Outreach services to people experiencing disadvantage to improve health and wellbeing.

St John of God Murdoch Hospital is one of the leading private health campuses in Western Australia, and major health care hub in the southern region. Offering 507-beds, services include an emergency department, operating theatres, endoscopy suites, birth suite and maternity ward, medical library and education center.

Your role at St John of God Murdoch Hospital

You will be responsible for the overall coordination of the anaesthetic service and promote the development of excellence in the delivery of anaesthetic care in the Operating Suite.

We have 18 main operating theatres, angio suite, endoscopy unit and Surgicentre. You will be exposed to the latest in surgical technology, including robotics, and work with some of the highest calibre surgeons in Australia who are usually based onsite in our consulting suites. If you are an experienced Senior Anaesthetic Technician passionate about delivering a high standard of patient centred care, we encourage you to apply.

Our Main Theatre currently have a permanent full-time position working 38 hours per week. All applications will be considered for positions that become available over the next six months.

The Position

• Promote the development and maintenance of excellence in the delivery of anaesthetic care in the Operating Suite.
• In conjunction with the Clinical Nurse Manager Anaesthetics, Clinic Nurse - Anaesthetics and Theatre Coordinator, ensure appropriate anaesthetic staff allocation to the theatres to meet unit needs and productivity goals.
• Act in the role of Anaesthetic Support person, supporting and assisting in education and troubleshooting with equipment.
• Act in a clinical role as per Anaesthetics Technician's position description.
• Demonstrate effective leadership and enhances customer service among internal and external customers.
• Represent the area at appropriate committees.
• Assist with the ongoing Performance Reviews and Development plans of all anaesthetic caregivers.
• Liaise with the Clinical Educator in developing and delivering education and supporting professional development in the area of anaesthetics to all caregivers.
• Act as an educational resource and mentors junior and trainee assistants to the anaesthetist.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous quality improvement.
• Review resource usage in the department and recommends changes for greater efficiency where applicable.
• In conjunction with appropriate others troubleshoots technical issues, and organises for repair if necessary.
• Actively contribute to the development of clinical policies and procedures for anaesthetics.

You will hold substantial demonstrated experience as an anaesthetic technician with sound knowledge of anaesthetic related procedures and equipment.

With a high-level written and verbal communication skills you will have the ability to lead, motivate self and colleagues to work effectively in a team. Liaising with staff at all levels, you will have well-developed interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.

To succeed you will possess a Diploma of Anaesthetic Technology/Diploma of Paramedical Science (Anaesthesia) with commitment to quality improvement principles. Relevant recent acute anaesthetic experience in an Operating Suite, Day Services Unit or Day Procedure Unit is essential to the role.

Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

• Novated leasing
• work related expenses
• self-education and
• additional superannuation

• Salary: $103,414 to $106,698 per annum, plus 11.5% superannuation
• A permanent full-time position working 38 hours per week
• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:
  
  
• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs
• Access to gym membership, fitness and wellbeing benefits through Fitness Passport for you and your family.
• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance
• Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Innovative Professional Development opportunities
• Travel Green allowance. If you walk, carpool or use public transport you could be eligible for up to $1,500 per year

All applicants are asked to submit a covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the above position requirements.

For enquiries contact Aimee Evans, Clinical Nurse Manager Anaesthetics & PACU, on 0448 927 504

Applications will be reviewed throughout the advertising period and interviews conducted regularly. Apply today!

Applications Close: 24/06/25

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being. Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.