Overnight Nurse

Overnight Veterinary Nurse – Part time, Southpaws Mornington

Are 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? Are you a night owl that loves = focused, personal and intense patient care? If so, this may be your next adventure.  

The Role 
We are looking for a dedicated, compassionate and motivated nurse to work overnight at our Mornington Hospital, 1 night per week. This shift will be 7pm-7am with opportunity to pick up additional shifts across both our Mornington and Malvern locations. 

You will be expected to be able to:

• Monitor patient comfort and vital signs and maintain patient charts 
• Administer medications.
• Handle patients, toileting and exercise
• Monitor & maintain CRI's, fluid therapy, urinary catheters, patient drains etc.
• Update patient records and communicate with clients as required
• Maintain a high standard of ward organisation and cleanliness
• Process, clean & pack surgical instruments
• Clean theatre & whole hospital as required
• Restock hospital 

Requirements: 

• 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  
• Experience with overnight work is 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 quite meet the all of the requirements? That is okay, we would still love to hear from you and understand why you would be the best fit for the role.   

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 HR@southpaws.com.au