ECC Nurse

Small Animal Specialist Hospital; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

CE allowance

Nurse progression program

Paid parental leave

Confidential 24/7 support

Vet service discounts

Job summary

Small Animal Specialist Hospital in Sydney NSW is seeking ECC Nurses to care for patients from emergency admission through discharge, supported by an experienced emergency team in a state-of-the-art hospital. We offer full time and casual opportunities with shifts including weekends and overnights to support our 24/7 ECC department, along with competitive pay, CE allowances and progression programs.

Ideal candidates will hold a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing and have at least two years'

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing is required.
• Minimum 2 years full-time experience as a veterinary nurse.
• Flexible to work across weekends and overnights.
• Interest in Emergency care and teamwork.
• Emergency experience is valued but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with advanced interventions including central, PICC and arterial lines.
• Participate in CPR resuscitation efforts.
• Assist with admissions and discharges from the ICU.
• Collect laboratory samples for analysis.
• Support transfer of critical care referrals from general practice veterinarians.
• Support the emergency department with triage and procedures.
• Assist with critical care anaesthesia in collaboration with anaesthetists.

Skills

Emergency nursing

CPR & resuscitation

Shift flexibility

Education

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

Job description

Small Animal Specialist Hospital – Sydney NSW

Casual/Temporary, Full time

1d ago , from Small Animal Specialist Hospital

At SASH, we believe the highest standards in veterinary care are achieved when clinical expertise is delivered by compassionate, motivated people in a caring and supportive environment. We're inspired by the special bond between pets and their families, we constantly strive to help pets and their families live their best life.

Our North Ryde hospital is seeking ECC Nurses who will be essential in providing care to our patients from emergency admission through to discharge. You will work in a state-of-the-art hospital providing veterinary excellence, with the support of an experience emergency team.

We’re offering full time and casual opportunities, with a variety of shifts available including weekends and overnights to support our 24/7 ECC department.

What your day-to-day looks like:

• Assist with and/or perform advanced interventions such as placement of central, PICC and arterial lines, direct arterial pressure monitoring, urinary catheter placement, feeding tube placement, high flow nasal oxygen provision, and mechanical ventilation
• Participate in CPR resuscitation efforts
• Assist with admissions and discharges from the ICU
• Conduct and collect various laboratory samples for internal and external analysis
• Assist with transfer to and reception of critical care referrals from general practice veterinarians
• Support the emergency department with triage and procedural responsibilities
• Assist with critical care anaesthesia, including TIVA, in collaboration with anaesthetists within the SASH network

To be considered for this position, applicants will demonstrate:

• Completed a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
• A minimum of 2 years, full-time experience as a qualified nurse
• Flexibility to work across various shifts, including overnights and weekends
• A keen interest in Emergency work and a desire to work closely with our patients throughout their inpatient journey.
• Previous experience in emergency would be highly regarded but is not essential.

What can SASH offer you?

• Competitive hourly rates and roster flexibility to support work life balance
• CE allowance renewed annually and Nurse Progression, tailored programs and logbooks to pave your way in specialist nursing.
• SASH paid parental leave for ALL new parents including IUI and IVF
• Confidential 24/7 support including; mental health, legal, financial, career, nutrition aid.
• Enjoy veterinary service discounts and events throughout the year

Additional information

• Access the latest technology and equipment!
• CE allowances, novated leasing options, service discounts!
• 24/7 roster with a variety of shifts available