Surgery Nurse

Small Animal Specialist Hospital; Ryde; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day work week

Continuing Education allowance

Wellbeing support

Parental leave

Job summary

Small Animal Specialist Hospital in North Ryde, NSW, seeks a Theatre Nurse to support Surgery, Neurology, Ophthalmology and Anaesthesia teams. You will work closely with Anaesthesia, Radiology and other specialist clinicians to deliver high-quality patient care.

The role includes diagnostics, advanced surgical nursing, anaesthetic monitoring (training provided), and coordination with clients and staff. A Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing and at least 2 years post-qualification experience are

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing with at least 2 years post-qualification experience.
• Ability to monitor anaesthesia and assist with surgeries.
• Strong teamwork and client communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist diagnostics, minor procedures and surgeries.
• Perform advanced surgical nursing tasks.
• Provide anaesthetic monitoring with support from Anaesthetists.
• General nursing duties including blood collection and catheter placement.
• Coordinate records and communicate with clients.

Skills

Anaesthetic monitoring

Surgical nursing

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

Job description

Small Animal Specialist Hospital – Ryde NSW

At SASH (Small Animal Specialist Hospital), we believe the best veterinary care comes from combining clinical excellence with compassion, dedication, and teamwork. Inspired by the unique bond between pets and their families, our mission is simple - to help them live their happiest, healthiest lives.

We are seeking a Theatre Nurse to join our North Ryde hospital. In this position, you'll support our wards, Surgery, Neurology, and Ophthalmology teams while working closely with Anaesthesia, Radiology, ECC, Internal Medicine & other specialist teams.

This is an exciting opportunity to broaden your skills, deepen your knowledge, and be part of life-changing patient care.

Why This Role Is Special

• Be part of exciting surgical cases, from admission and inpatient care through to recovery
• Work alongside some of the best Surgeons, Neurologists, Ophthalmologists, and Specialist Clinicians in Australia
• Be part of a culture built on teamwork, wellbeing, and a positive, friendly environment.
• Exposure to advanced diagnostic imaging and anaesthesia techniques, with training provided
• Practice gold-standard infection control from disinfection of patient treatment areas to sterilisation of surgical equipment
• Enjoy a workplace that values ongoing development, reflection and learning

Successful applicants will hold a completed Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing with at least 2 years post qualification experience and have a keen interest in Theatre Nursing.

What Your Day May Include

• Assisting with diagnostics, minor procedures, and surgeries
• Performing advanced surgical nursing
• Providing anaesthetic monitoring including ventilation and neuromuscular blockade (training provided), with the support of our Anaesthetists
• General nursing duties including blood collection, catheter placement, and patient care
• Coordinating records, managing workflow, and communicating with clients
• Collaborating daily with Anaesthesia, Radiology, ECC, Internal Medicine, and more to ensure seamless car

What's in it for you

• 4-day work weekwith shift flexibility ranging between 6am to 9pm for earlier or later starts.
• Generous Continuing Education Allowance& access to varied training resources
• 24/7 confidential wellbeing aid including financial, nutritional, mental health and legal support
• Leaders who are genuinely committed to your growthand wellbeing
• Paid parental leavefor all new parents
• Enjoyteam events and veterinary service discountsacross the network

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