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Part-time
On-site
Rosebery, New South Wales, Australia

Description

Position at Sydney Veterinary Emergency & Specialists

Sydney Veterinary Emergency & Specialists is looking for a Part-Time ECC Night Nurse to join the nursing team!

SVES Rosebery needs a spectacular nurse who is driven by patient care, client care and personal growth and who thrive in a positive work culture.

This exciting opportunity is to cover maternity leave for one of our beloved nurses, on a 12-month contract, working night shifts only. We are looking for a candidate who loves the clinical management of trauma and critical care and is eager to grow as a professional nurse.

The positions involve, but are not limited to: 

  • Triage of emergency patients

  • Responsible for organising and assisting on procedures on emergency patients

  • Skilled to perform anaesthesia on a range of patients from paediatric to geriatric patients and often critically ill patients for short and long procedures

  • Placement of IV catheters, phlebotomy, performing radiographs of diagnostic quality, intensive care and monitoring, pre and post-operative patient care

  • Work directly with specialists and emergency clinicians to ensure that the patient, clients, clinicians and team are all attended to and working in sync

  • Client communication – providing advice, answering questions and soothing client fears about the status of their pet

  • Cleaning – while we have a fantastic animal attendant team, the nurses still need to help to keep the hospital clean and tidy

  • The position includes on-going education allowances and access to various on-line training opportunities

  • Regular nurse meetings

About You: 

  • You must have excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)

  • You must be willing to work overnight shifts

  • Display professionalism, empathy and excellent customer service and care

  • Loves animals and respects clients

  • Great time management skills

  • Must have a current Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or Veterinary Technician Diploma. For emergency nurse positions, experience in emergency and or referral practice is desirable but not essential

  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a qualified veterinary nurse

Apply Now! 

VetPartners is an equal opportunity employer and recognises that diversity is crucial to our success. Whatever your identity and background, if this role sounds like you, then please apply online with your CV & Cover Letter or by emailing [email protected]