Job Description
ARH Brisbane is part of a well-established group of specialist and emergency veterinary hospitals. Our purpose-designed, state of the art hospital houses our specialty services, including small animal surgery, internal medicine, neurology, surgical and medical oncology, advanced imaging, and a 24/7 emergency and critical care service. We uphold high clinical and professional standards, which are driven by genuine care and compassion.
This rotating nurse position offers the opportunity to work across our Hospital, Medicine, and Surgery departments, providing a diverse and engaging clinical experience. Ideally, we're looking for full-time candidates (38 hrs/wk), however part-time applicants will also be considered.
Our nurses have excellent communication, multi-tasking, and time management skills. They have a passion for delivering outstanding patient care and enjoy the incredibly diverse range of cases that present to our hospital. They thrive in a fast-paced, team environment and enjoy the genuine camaraderie that this brings. Many of our nursing team members have come from general practice veterinary backgrounds and have now opened their hearts to specialty veterinary care.
Work-life balance is incredibly important to us – our full-time specialty nurses have an RDO fortnightly, with generally NO WEEKEND WORK! We have animal and hospital attendants to maintain the cleanliness of the hospital, and a dedicated reception team to handle all things front-of-house, which means our nursing team are able to focus their energy solely on their patients. Let’s face it, you didn’t become a veterinary nurse to endlessly clean or answer phones!
The successful candidate will be someone who:
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Wants to further their career in veterinary nursing
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Shares the same values as our existing specialty nursing team
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Has completed Cert IV Veterinary Nursing or Bachelor of Veterinary Technology and has at least 3 years nursing experience
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Has a passion for specialty nursing
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Skilled at multi-tasking, and comfortable working in a fast-paced role.
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Is organised, adaptable, enthusiastic, and an excellent communicator
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Loves working in a team environment, enjoys some light-hearted banter, and wants to create strong and long lasting friendships!
Your duties and responsibilities will include:
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Inpatient treatments and care
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Patient recovery & monitoring
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IV catheter placement and fluid therapy
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Taking blood and using in-house lab equipment
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Specialist surgical and theatre nursing
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Anaesthesia
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Radiology (including CT & MRI imaging)
From day one, you will be supported with comprehensive, ongoing training and mentorship, along with genuine encouragement to expand your skills and pursue further education - financially supported as part of our commitment to your professional growth.
You will have the rewarding opportunity to work closely alongside our highly skilled Specialists, Senior Registrars, Residents, and Interns, while benefiting from hands-on guidance provided by experienced team leaders, senior nurses, veterinarians, and anesthetists. In return, we offer an above-award wage, with an annual continuing education allowance and access to a wide range of employee benefits and perks. You and your own pets will also enjoy exclusive discounts across the Greencross and Petbarn networks, as well as savings on Royal Canin and Hills products. Above all, we are an employer that genuinely prioritises the wellbeing of our team, providing access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and fostering a supportive and positive workplace culture.
Sound like your next role? We would love to meet you! Apply via the link.
