Surgical Nurse (12 month maternity leave cover)
SouthPaws Specialty Surgery - MalvernMalvern East,VIC Fixed Term Contract (Full time) RR-9706
Full Time (12-Month Fixed-Term) Position Available – Surgical Nurse
Southpaws Specialty Surgery & Emergency Hospital – Malvern
Southpaws Malvern is a specialist-led hospital across all three departments: Surgery, Anaesthesia and Emergency & Critical Care (ECC), offering an exceptional clinical environment for veterinary nurses who are passionate about high standards of patient care.
A re a compassionate, patient-focused nurse who brings warmth, resilience and attention to detail to everything you do? Are you confident working both independently and as part of a close-knit team, and you communicate clearly and calmly even under pressure? If so, this may be your next adventure.
The role
We are seeking a Surgical Nurse to join our Malvern team on a full-time, 12-month fixed-term maternity leave cover contract.
In this role, you will work closely with our specialist surgeons, anaesthetists, criticalists and nursing teams to deliver exceptional patient care. You will be involved in surgical preparation, intra-operative support, post-operative care, and anaesthetic monitoring, while maintaining our high clinical and safety standards. You will work across a rotating roster, including weekend and on-call rotations.
Strong communication, organisation and teamwork are essential, as is the ability to adapt to a fast-paced, specialist referral environment.
This role includes mentorship and training, making it a great opportunity for nurses looking to further develop their surgical and anaesthesia skills within a supportive, specialist-led setting.
About you
* Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent)
* Minimum 2 years clinical experience
* Experience working in a surgical and/or referral hospital environment preferred but not essential
* Sound knowledge of veterinary nursing procedures
* Confidence assisting with surgical procedures and patient care
* Experience in anaesthetic monitoring
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
* Ability to work efficiently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
* A professional, positive and team-focused approach
Don't meet the 2-year mark? If you've got the skills and passion, get in touch and show us why you're the right fit!
As an Employer
Southpaws are committed to leading the way in creating a workplace that operates the way we believe it 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.
Apply now to be a part of this exceptional team. Send your resume and cover letter to
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