North Shore Veterinary Specialist Hospital – Permanent Full Time Surgery Nurse
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North Shore Veterinary Specialist & Emergency Centre is a boutique referral hospital centrally located in the heart of Sydney, providing leading specialist care 24/7, 365 days a year.
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We are looking for a passionate, enthusiastic & experienced Surgical Veterinary Nurse to join our growing team on a Full‐Time basis (Part‐Time will be considered for the right applicant).
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About You
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- Strong interest and experience in surgical procedures and patient care.
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- Previous referral surgical nursing experience is desirable, but not essential.
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- Knowledge of a wide range of surgical procedures and pre‐ and post‐operative patient care.
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- Passionate about providing exceptional patient and client care.
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- Professionalism, excellent customer service and empathy for clients in difficult situations.
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- Ability to work autonomously with excellent time‐management skills.
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- Harmonious teamwork with other hospital staff.
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- Strong work ethic and friendly attitude.
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- Experience in different sedation and anaesthesia techniques for sick and critically ill patients.
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- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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- Fluency in English.
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- Willingness to learn.
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Qualifications
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Certificate IV in Vet Nursing or Veterinary Technician degree with a minimum of four years' experience.
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About the Job
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- Ensure smooth running of the surgical service, including assessment of patients and planning the day.
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- Assist with a range of specialist surgical procedures, CT, radiography, charting, and more.
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- Place intravenous and urinary catheters; phlebotomy; run internal diagnostics and organise external tests.
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- Perform high‐quality radiographs, anaesthetic (including intubation) and intensive care monitoring.
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- Provide pre‐ and post‐operative care.
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- Collaborate with clinicians and other services.
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- Take leadership responsibility in running and managing cases and the hospital.
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- Keep clients informed, provide advice, answer questions and soothe fears.
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- Work weekday and weekend shifts, with public holidays required.
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About Us
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Our people are significant to us. We want our workplace to be a happy, healthy place where team integrity and care is first and foremost. We want our people to thrive in a challenging and satisfying environment.
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Location: Sydney, Australia
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📌 Surgery Nurse (New South Wales)
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📍 New South Wales
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