Surgery Nurse

Surgery Nurse – Full-Time, Part-Time and Casual Opportunities Available

Southpaws – One of Australia’s best-known referral hospitals.

Our mission is to be the first choice for expert veterinary care.

As an employer:

Southpaws are committed to leading the way in creating a workplace that operates the way we believe they should, rather than the way they always have. To help deliver on our goal of becoming an industry employer of choice, we have created career pathways that support year-on-year progression both for your capabilities as a professional, as well as your remuneration.

Southpaws is the only hospital in Melbourne to have dedicated full-time Training and Human Resource departments available to support your career development. These permanent on-site teams ensure the structures necessary to support our team on their personal and professional journeys to fulfilling their potential.

Southpaws are proud of our values and look for these positive characteristics in all applicants:

• Professionalism
• Integrity
• Trust
• Compassion
• Humour
• Innovation
• Teamwork

The role:

Our Surgical Nursing team gain exposure working in our Surgical Department and alongside our ECC, Anaesthesia and Medical Oncology teams. We are experts in soft-tissue surgery (cardiothoracic, gastrointestinal and urinary tract), surgical oncology, orthopaedic surgery, total hip replacements, neurosurgery and minimally invasive surgery. As a valued team member, you will also perform anaesthesia and enhance your knowledge and capability by working with and alongside two European Diplomats in Anaesthesia.

You will be expected to deliver a high level of nursing care to all patients across a rotating roster with approximately 1 in 4-weekend cover. You possess high-quality skills in understanding & monitoring anaesthesia. You will be able to work in a fast-paced environment, both in a team and autonomously. Ventilator knowledge is advantageous but not essential – training will be provided.

Ideal candidate:

• Certificate IV or equivalent qualification
• 2-3 years’ experience is preferential – but all nurses are welcome to apply
• A professional and positive demeanour
• Ability to work efficiently with initiative in a face-paced environment
• Exceptional organisational skills
• Knowledge and understanding of veterinary nursing procedures
• High proficiency in monitoring anaesthesia

Join the Southpaws family and enjoy the benefits:

• Generous pay and working conditions
• Industry-leading employee discount scheme for family pets
• Dedicated HR and Training functions to help you fulfil your career goals and achieve your potential
• Monthly team meetings and check-ins with a dedicated platform for feedback and accountability at all levels in the hospital
• Monthly company-wide social initiatives to support deep, genuine relationships with colleagues
• The leading environment for veterinary professionals who wish to challenge the status quo and set new benchmarks for performance and capability

Want to join our growing team? Apply now!
Reach out to our team directly with your CV and Cover Letter by emailing HR@southpaws.com.au

If you want to find out more about our team vibes, check out our socials below:

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Pay rate will be dictated by level of qualification and experience, these are a guideline.