Vet Nurse Vacancy Adelaide SA - 203,434LH

Are you looking to progress your career in surgical nursing? Are you looking for a varied and interesting role? This might be the role for you!

Experienced surgical nurses are required to join a multi-disciplinary veterinary specialist hospital in Adelaide. Both part-time and casual positions available.

The practice would like someone to start as soon as possible, but the start date is negotiable for the ideal candidate.

The position is inclusive of all aspects of surgical nursing ranging from scrubbing-in and admission to recovery and discharge.

The staff at the practice are very supportive and knowledgeable.

Candidates will have a strong work ethic, be able to work as part of a team or independently, along with the ability to keep calm when under pressure. The practice would like someone who is able to multitask and has excellent communication and customer service skills. The applicant must have a minimum of Certificate IV or equivalent. Experience in emergency is highly regarded, but not essential.

As a centre of excellence, the team of specialists are committed to employing evidence-based practice to ensure animals receive care comparable to that of human medicine. The centres collaborative approach to care draws upon the extensive skills of its specialists across all areas.

Adelaide has much to offer, including close proximity to the Barossa Valley, which is one of Australia's best wine growing areas. There is a good supply of well-priced restaurants and lots of sport, arts, music, and culture. The cost of living in Adelaide is less than many other capital cities. The average weekly rent for a unit in Adelaide, for example, is $289, which is a lot lower than the national average of $427. (Source AFR 11/3/16)