Hospital Nurse (Inpatients)

Geelong Animal Referral Services • Permanent • Newtown, Victoria, Australia • 1w ago

Geelong Animal Referral Services

Veterinary Nurse (Hospital) – Full Time, Part time

About Us:

GARS is a multidisciplinary small animal referral hospital staffed 24/7 with onsite specialists in surgery, internal medicine and Emergency and Critical Care, supported by specialists in oncology and diagnostic imaging, residents, interns, reception and nursing staff.

The GARS vision is to be Victoria’s leading referral centre. We have recruited staff with a view to achieving this goal. The hospital is purpose built, proudly independent and privately-owned. Located in Newtown Geelong, the hospital occupies a tranquil part of the city, immediately surrounded by beautiful greenspaces, overlooking the Barwon River, Balyang sanctuary and Balyang Golf course. The facility boasts its own private outdoor space with lawns overlooking the golf course and river for our staff and patients to enjoy. It is equipped with four consulting rooms, chemotherapy room, large central treatment area, separate MRI, ultrasound/endoscopy, minimally invasive fluoroscopy and CT suites. Three large operating theatres surround a large central sterile processing zone with separate staff offices, lecture theatre, board room, kitchen and lounge area and independent cat and dog wards. The waiting room is a beautiful space with high ceilings and separate waiting areas for dogs and cats.

The hospital equipment is state of the art and includes onsite MRI, CT, Fluoroscopy, state of the art Olympus flexible endoscopy unit Ultrasound, DR radiography, multiparameter patient monitoring, ventilators, blood gas, coagulation, haematology and biochemistry machines to name a few.

Our staff are considered experts in their field and industry leaders. We are completely focused on our team, including every current and future member. We value development and reward our staff with CPD available to all. We are dedicated to ensuring an appropriate work-life balance for all staff. If you wish to join our team that means you also are driven to achieving the highest possible standards of patient care and wish to work within a facility where staff excel at their job within a fun, inclusive and exceptional workspace.

We are looking for people who truly value teamwork and would like to join the GARS family, determined to take their career to the next level.

About the area:

GARS is very fortunate to have the Barwon River, Balyang Golf Course and Balyang Sanctuary with their natural green spaces, including bike and walking paths right on our front doorstep. The popular cafes, restaurants and bars of Pakington street and Geelong CBD are only minutes away. The outstanding wineries and distilleries of the Bellarine peninsula and beautiful beaches of the Surf Coast and famous Great Ocean Road Greater are less than 25minutes away. Transport links are excellent, with the South Geelong train station less than 3kms from the hospital, the Spirit of Tasmania Ferry and Avalon International Airport 15 and 25 minutes from the hospital. Major arterials are also close by, offering fast and easy connections to Melbourne, Victoria’s North, West and South.

About the role:

Are you passionate about providing exceptional patient care? Do you believe that hospitalised patients should be provided with the same love and care that they receive at home? Do you believe that a comfortable hospital stay is paramount to a patient's recovery?

Provide nursing care to hospitalised patients including administering medications
Prepare patients for their anaesthetics. TPR’s, run pathology and place IV catheters.
Monitoring critical care patients
Assist in seamless and supportive client communication.
Assisting Veterinarians during examinations, diagnostics and treatment
Assisting in Surgical procedures
Assisting in Emergency procedures
Assisting in Diagnostic imaging procedures, including MRI, CT, Radiography, Fluoroscopy, Endoscopy
Perform anaesthetic induction and intubation under supervision
Monitoring anaesthetics

About you:

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent)
2 or more years nursing experience.
Dedicated to always achieving best patient care
Value and understand the importance of exceptional customer service
Thrive in a team environment, whilst also being self-driven and able to work autonomously.
Excellent communication and organisational skills.
Highly motivated to expand your skillset and knowledge in all aspects of nursing.
Knowledge of EzyVet is desirable but not essential
Ability to rotate through a seven-day roster

What we can offer you:

Competitive remuneration commensurate with experience
Opportunity to join a fun, friendly and highly efficient team
Work from a truly beautiful facility
An employer that aims to facilitate work life balance for all staff
Support to develop your skills and advance your career along your chosen path
A caring and supportive environment that focuses on staff wellness and positive workplace culture
Industry leading discounts for staff pets

For further information or to apply for this position, please email your cover letter and resume to dkeirs@garsvets.com.au , sbox@garsvets.com.au and randerson@garsvets.com.au

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