Surgery Nurse

Small Animal Specialist Hospital (Sash); Central Coast; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent work life balance with shift

Continuing Education Allowances

24/7 confidential wellbeing aid

Veterinary service discounts and team/

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Small Animal Specialist Hospital (SASH) Central Coast is seeking capable Surgery Nurses to join our theatre team. We offer either full-time or part-time roles with 10-hour shifts between 8am and 8pm, in a gold-standard facility delivering specialist and emergency care.

You will deliver perioperative nursing, anaesthetic support, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure exceptional patient outcomes while maintaining high standards of client communication and care.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing completed.
• 1-2 years full-time experience as a qualified nurse.
• Keen interest in Surgery and working closely with patients.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced surgical and perioperative nursing care across diagnostic, minor and complex surgical procedures.
• Provide anaesthetic support and monitoring, including ventilation and neuromuscular blockade (training provided).
• Support patient preparation, positioning, imaging, recovery and ongoing care to ensure outcomes.
• Coordinate clinical workflow, patient records and client communication in a fast-paced specialist environment.
• Maintain theatre and surgical equipment readiness for safe, efficient patient care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless patient care.

Education

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

Job description

• Access the latest technology and equipment to do your job!
• Either full time and part time opportunities available
• Access CPD allowance, service discounts and competitive hourly rates!

At SASH, we believe that the highest standards in veterinary care are achieved when clinical expertise is delivered by compassionate, motivated people in a caring and supportive environment.

SASH Central Coast was established in 2016, following the increasing demand for high quality emergency and specialist veterinary care in the region. Offering specialist referral and emergency ICU in a gold standard facility, we're a leading hospital for the region and surrounds.

Our Theatre department is now seeking Surgery Nurses to join our nursing team, we’re offering either full time or part time roles, across 10 hours shifts between the hours of 8am and 8pm.

Your day to day tasks may include:

• Deliver advanced surgical and perioperative nursing care across diagnostic, minor and complex surgical procedures.
• Provide anaesthetic support and monitoring, including ventilation and neuromuscular blockade (training provided), alongside our specialist Anaesthesia team.
• Support patient preparation, positioning, imaging, recovery and ongoing care to ensure exceptional clinical outcomes.
• Coordinate clinical workflow, patient records and client communication within a fast-paced specialist environment.
• Maintain theatre and surgical equipment readiness, contributing to the safe and efficient delivery of patient care.
• Partner with multidisciplinary teams across Anaesthesia, Radiology, ECC, Internal Medicine and other services to provide seamless patient care.

Learn more about our Central Coast team here:

Who are we looking for?

• Completed a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing with minimum 1-2 years, full-time experience as a qualified nurse
• A keen interest in Surgery and a desire to work closely with our patients throughout their entire SASH journey
• Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritise tasks effectively in a busy environment
• Excellent observational skills and ability to follow directions precisely
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skill

What's in it for You?

• Excellent work life balance with shift flexibility
• Generous Continuing Education Allowances available
• 24/7 confidential wellbeing aid including financial, mental health, nutritional and legal support
• Access incredible veterinary service discounts and team events
• Collaborative team environment where nurses and vets work side by side