Veterinary Nurse - Locum

Job Description

Veterinary Nurse (Casual Locum) | Sunshine Coast Region | Greencross Vets

Love variety, flexibility, and spending your work week supporting fantastic teams across one of Australia's most beautiful coastal regions?

Greencross is looking for an experienced and adaptable Casual Locum Veterinary Nurse to support our clinics across the Sunshine Coast region.

We're seeking a confident and capable nurse who can step into a clinic, quickly become part of the team, and provide skilled nursing support when clinics need an extra pair of hands. Whether it's planned leave, busy periods, or additional staffing support, you'll become a trusted member of our regional team.

This role will primarily provide nursing support across:

• Greencross Caloundra
• Greencross Kawana Waters
• Greencross Maroochydore
• Potentially, Greencross Noosa GP & Urgent Care

If you enjoy variety, working with different teams, and broadening your clinical experience, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss.

Why You'll Love This Role

No two weeks will look the same.

As a Sunshine Coast Locum Nurse, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside a variety of experienced veterinary professionals, support multiple clinics, and gain exposure to a broad range of medical, surgical, and urgent care cases.

This role offers:

• Flexible casual work to suit your lifestyle
• Exposure to a variety of clinics, teams, and caseloads
• Opportunities to further develop your clinical nursing skills
• The chance to work within both General Practice and Urgent Care environments
• A supportive regional network of veterinary professionals
• Variety, challenge, and continual learning opportunities

We're particularly looking for someone who can confidently walk into a clinic, quickly adapt to different workflows, and provide immediate support where it's needed most.

About the Role

As a Casual Locum Veterinary Nurse, you'll provide experienced nursing support across multiple Sunshine Coast clinics.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Assisting veterinarians during consultations, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures
• Surgical preparation and theatre assistance
• Monitoring anaesthesia and supporting patient recovery
• Administering medications and treatments
• Collecting blood samples and performing diagnostic testing
• Providing hospital and inpatient nursing care
• Supporting urgent and emergency presentations when required
• Maintaining patient records and treatment plans
• Delivering exceptional client communication and education
• Supporting reception and administrative duties when needed
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and infection control

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys stepping into different environments and contributing positively from day one.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Holds a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent qualification)
• Has 2+ years of clinical veterinary nursing experience
• Is confident across medical, surgical, and hospital nursing
• Has strong anaesthetic monitoring skills
• Works well independently and uses initiative
• Can quickly adapt to different clinic teams and workflows
• Has excellent communication and customer service skills
• Is organised, reliable, and professional
• Holds a current driver's licence and reliable transport
• Is willing to travel between Sunshine Coast clinic locations

Most importantly, you're a team player who loves supporting others and is passionate about delivering outstanding patient care.

Why Work on the Sunshine Coast?

The Sunshine Coast offers one of Australia's most enviable lifestyles.

Imagine finishing your shift and being minutes away from some of Queensland's most beautiful beaches. Whether you're starting your day with a beach walk, catching up with friends at a local café, or exploring the hinterland on your days off, the Sunshine Coast offers the perfect balance between career and lifestyle.

Working across Caloundra, Kawana Waters, Maroochydore, and Noosa means you'll enjoy:

• Stunning beaches and coastal walks
• A relaxed, outdoor-focused lifestyle
• Fantastic cafés, restaurants, and local markets
• Easy access to the Sunshine Coast Hinterland
• Beautiful national parks and walking trails
• A welcoming community and strong local culture
• Year-round sunshine and outdoor recreation

It's easy to see why so many veterinary professionals choose to call the Sunshine Coast home.

Why Join Greencross?

As part of Australia's leading veterinary care network, you'll have access to a range of benefits designed to support your career, wellbeing, and professional growth, including:

• Ongoing continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Access to VetEducation, VetWebinars, LinkedIn Learning, and other learning platforms
• Annual Greencross Clinical & Leadership Conference
• Career progression opportunities across a national network of clinics and hospitals
• Access to a broad community of veterinarians and veterinary nurses
• Staff discounts on veterinary services and products, including Royal Canin
• Petbarn retail discounts
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Access to Pounce employee discounts across retail, travel, fuel, entertainment, and more
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mental health and wellbeing support services
• A genuine commitment to work-life balance

Apply Today

If you're an experienced Veterinary Nurse looking for flexibility, variety, and the opportunity to support multiple great teams across the Sunshine Coast, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Greencross as a Sunshine Coast Regional Locum Veterinary Nurse and become the trusted support our clinics rely on when they need it most. 🐾☀️🌊

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