• Full-time
• Work exclusively as a Theatre Technician
• Position available at North Melbourne

Attention - this is not your average role and not your average vet clinic! Lort Smith Animal Hospital is seeking outstanding people to join us.
Lort Smith is an iconic Melbourne institution serving the community for 85 years. The organisation still continues the legacy of Louisa Lort Smith who founded the Animal Hospital in 1936.
Lort Smith’s mission is to improve the health and happiness of animals and the people who care for them. We do this via three very important streams of work; in our Animal Hospital and Vet Clinic by providing exceptional veterinary care and preserving the human-animal bond irrespective of a person’s circumstance; in our Adoption Centre by providing sanctuary, rehabilitation, welfare and a new home for animals; and through our Community Outreach programs by promoting responsible pet ownership and nurturing the human-animal bond.

About the role:
We are currently searching for a permanent full-time Theatre Technician to join our wonderful team of dedicated and passionate people. In this role, you will be working in a tight-knit, supportive team of dedicated nurses and vets in a fast-paced environment. Your ability to work collaboratively with fellow team members will be second-to-none. You will be joining Australia’s largest not-for-profit animal hospital that is committed to the health and wellbeing of animals.

 
Duties include:

• maintain records of equipment on backorder or off for repair
• ensure clinical standards in instrument and equipment sterilisation and technique are met
• maintain a high level of care and cleanliness of all theatre equipment
• assist in developing and improving protocols relevant to theatre nursing duties
• training of general nursing staff in prep and sterilisation of equipment
• clean and restock theatre areas

About you:

• Certificate IV Qualifications as a veterinary nurse (or equivalent)
• minimum of two years' theatre nursing experience, ideally in a fast-paced environment
• exceptional animal and client care standards
• strong organisation and communication skills
• a flexible, friendly and positive attitude
• Ability to work a roster which may involve day, evening, weekend and public holiday shifts.

Why work at Lort Smith?
We offer a range of benefits that support and reward staff both personally and professionally, which include:

• 25% discount on all goods and services
• Professional training and development to support your career growth
• Nurses studying towards or maintaining their registration can access 20 hours of study leave
• Access to Lort Smith’s Employee Assistance Program
• Monthly benefits from our Wellness Committee that is committed to providing a healthy and safe workplace

If this sounds like the job for you – click here to apply!
Applications close Wednesday 26 January 2021.

If you would like a copy of the position description please click the link below to visit application site. To learn more about Lort Smith and the wonderful work we do, visit www.lortsmith.com.

Lort Smith is an equal opportunity employer and supports workplace diversity.

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