Surgery Vet Nurse - ARH Essendon (Maternity Leave Contract)

The Animal Referral Hospital; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary commensurate with经验

Professional development opportunities

Supportive and collaborative work

Access to state-of-the-art facilities

Job summary

The Animal Referral Hospital in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Part-time Surgery Vet Nurse to join ARH Essendon for 3 days a week over a 12-month maternity leave cover. You will support pre- and post-operative care and work with our surgical team to ensure high standards of patient care.

Applicants should have a Cert IV, at least two years in veterinary surgical nursing, plus strong anaesthesia monitoring and sterile technique.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in veterinary surgical nursing.
• Proficient in anaesthesia monitoring and sterile technique.
• Strong communication with pet owners and veterinary staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist in pre-operative and post-operative care.
• Monitor patients during surgery and recovery.
• Collaborate with the surgical team for efficient workflow.
• Administer medications and follow protocols.
• Maintain accurate patient records.
• Provide education and support to patients and families.

Skills

Surgical nursing

Anesthesia monitoring

Sterile technique

Communication with owners

Multi-tasking

Education

Cert IV qualified Nurse

Tools

Surgical instruments

Anaesthesia equipment

Job description

Job Description

Surgery Vet Nurse | ARH Essendon | Part-time - 3 days a week for 12 months

We are seeking an experienced Part-time Surgery Nurse to join our team at ARH Essendon while one of our wonderful nurses goes on maternity leave for 12-months! The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the highest standard of care for our surgical patients. ARH Essendon is a leading healthcare facility committed to providing exceptional patient care. Our dedicated team of professionals strives for excellence in delivering comprehensive medical services to our community.

Responsibilities

• Assist in pre-operative and post-operative care
• Monitor patients during surgery and recovery
• Collaborate with the surgical team to ensure a smooth and efficient workflow
• Administer medications and follow established protocols
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records
• Provide education and support to patients and their families

Requirements

• Cert IV qualified Nurse
• Proven experience in veterinary surgical nursing, with a minimum of 2 years' experience
• Strong understanding of surgical procedures and protocols
• Proficiency in anaesthesia monitoring and sterile technique
• Commitment to delivering high-quality patient careExcellent patient care skills, including pre- and post-operative managementStrong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with pet owners and veterinary staffFamiliarity with veterinary medical equipment and surgical instruments, including their maintenance and sterilisationAbility to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Access to state-of-the-art medical facilities and equipment