Surgery Vet Nurse - ARH Essendon (Maternity Leave Contract)

Animal Referral Hospital; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Animal Referral Hospital (ARH Essendon) is seeking an experienced Part-time Surgery Nurse to cover maternity leave for 12 months. The role focuses on pre- and post-operative care, anesthesia monitoring, and collaboration with the surgical team. A supportive environment with state-of-the-art facilities is offered.

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the highest standard of care for surgical patients, working three days per week in a fast-paced setting at ARH Essendon.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in veterinary surgical nursing.
• Strong understanding of surgical procedures.
• Proficiency in anaesthesia monitoring and sterile technique.

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

Skills

Surgical nursing

Anaesthesia monitoring

Sterile technique

Client communication

Record keeping

Multitasking

Job description

Surgery Vet Nurse - ARH Essendon (Maternity Leave Contract)

Part-time

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

• 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 care
• Excellent patient care skills, including pre- and post-operative management
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with pet owners and veterinary staff
• Familiarity with veterinary medical equipment and surgical instruments, including their maintenance and sterilisation
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Access to state-of-the-art medical facilities and equipment