We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Surgery & Anaesthesia Nurse to join our dynamic surgical team. This exciting role involves working closely with our specialist surgeons, anaesthetists and theatre nurses to provide gold-standard care before, during and after surgery.
You'll play an essential role in maintaining smooth surgical workflows, ensuring patient safety and delivering exceptional anaesthetic and recovery care. Every day brings the opportunity to work on diverse surgical cases, expand your knowledge and contribute to our mission of clinical excellence and teaching.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-level nursing care to patients across the surgical journey from consultation to pre-operative preparation through to recovery.
Assist surgeons and anaesthetists during procedures ensuring optimal patient safety and efficiency in theatre.
Monitor anaesthesia and patient parameters using advanced monitoring equipment, responding proactively to changes.
Maintain sterile fields, manage surgical instrumentation and support theatre set-up and pack-down.
Oversee patient recovery, providing attentive post-operative monitoring and comfort care.
Collaborate closely with surgeons, imaging teams, anaesthetists and other teams to deliver seamless multidisciplinary care.
Contribute to the education and mentorship of veterinary students during their surgical rotations.
Uphold hospital protocols and standards to ensure consistent excellence in patient care.
Qualifications : About You
Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent) essential.
Minimum 2 years in a surgical anaesthesia or specialist hospital setting preferred, or GP setting for 3 years.
Strong technical skills including anaesthetic monitoring, sterile technique, surgical preparation and patient recovery.
Calm, precise and confident in high-stakes environments.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
Positive, reliable and committed to contributing to a supportive and high-performing surgical team.
Keen to expand your knowledge through hands-on experience and continuing education opportunities.
Additional Information
What We Offer
Competitive remuneration package based on experience.
Opportunities for specialist training, professional development and continuing education.
A collaborative and supportive team culture that celebrates shared success.
Access to world-class surgical and anaesthetic facilities with advanced technology and resources.
The chance to be part of a progressive teaching-focused hospital that values learning, teamwork and clinical excellence.
How to Apply
If you are passionate about surgical and anaesthetic nursing and want to be part of a team that values precision, teamwork and patient care, we love to hear from you.
Please send your resume and cover letter outlining your experience and why you'd be a great fit to:
Join us at Greencross Vet Hospital where you can take your career to the next level, work alongside leading specialists and be part of a hospital that's redefining veterinary excellence.
Other Details
Remote Work: No
Employment Type: Full-time
Key Skills
Veterinary Experience, Animal Care, Veterinary Assistant, Veterinary Technician Experience, Animal Handling, Animal Restraint, Experience Administering Injections, Library Services, Ventilator, Medical Imaging, Catheterization, Medication Administration
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