Southpaws Full Time Nursing position - Malvern
Southpaws is one of Australia’s best-known Veterinary Specialist and Emergency hospital groups, with an aim to be the first choice for expert veterinary care, why? Because our pets are our family.
The role:
Southpaws Specialty, Emergency & Referral Hospital is looking for a dedicated In-Patient Care Nurse to join our team as part of our surgery department. This unique role focuses primarily on delivering exceptional preoperative and postoperative care to our hospitalised surgery patients, making it a crucial part of our patient-centred approach. While your primary responsibilities will involve caring for the surgical patients in the ward, performing treatments and ensuring their comfort, you will also work alongside our skilled ECC nursing team, collaboratively providing the best possible care to all in-patients across all departments. This role involves close observation, effective communication with case owners, and prioritising inpatient care as well as being a part of the surgical team and assisting to the overall patient care across the hospital.
Key Responsibilities:
Attend morning handover and listen to updates on surgery inpatients.
Review and note any changes in patient charts during rounds.
Assist with tasks for surgery inpatients (e.g., radiographs, blood work, sedation).
Communicate patient concerns or status changes to the case owner.
Prioritise care for current hospitalised patients, ensuring timely medication and treatment.
Assist with new admissions, including labelling cages and starting IVs.
Support diagnostics and minor procedures, such as x-rays and dressing changes.
Maintain a clean and organised ward environment, including patient cages and supplies.
Prepare patients for discharge, ensuring they are clean and all equipment is properly removed or placed.
Key Requirements:
Certificate IV or equivalent qualification.
3-4 years’ experience in a similar role.
Professional and positive demeanour.
Ability to work efficiently with initiative in a fast-paced environment.
Exceptional organisational skills.
Extensive knowledge and understanding of veterinary nursing procedures.
Proficiency in monitoring anaesthesia. Primary focus on in-patient care assistance in surgery when required
Ability to work a rotating roster including a weekend rotation and on call.
As an employer
Southpaws is 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 full time Training & Development manager and Human Resources manager. These permanent on-site roles ensure the structure necessary to support people on their personal and professional journeys to fulfilling their potential.
We are offering:
Generous pay and working conditions
Industry leading employee discount scheme for family pets
Dedicated HR and Training functions to help you fulfill your career goals and achieve your potential
Monthly check-ins and 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
What We’re Looking For
Southpaws are proud of our values and look for these positive characteristics in all applicants:
Professionalism
Integrity
Trust
Compassion
Humour
Innovation
Teamwork
To apply to be a part of this exceptional team send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected]
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