Core Veterinary Nurse (ICU)

Core Veterinary Nurse (ICU)

Animal Emergency Australia | Brisbane, Queensland, AU

Posted 25 days ago

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Description

  • Leadership role with ongoing training, mentoring and career development
  • Take your career to the next level with cutting-edge critical care vet nursing
  • Supportive team culture focused on exceptional patient care
  • Leadership role with ongoing training, mentoring and career development
  • Take your career to the next level with cutting-edge critical care vet nursing
  • Supportive team culture focused on exceptional patient care

Step into a rewarding critical care nursing role with one of Australia's dedicated veterinary ICU teams. Pet ICU Underwood is looking for an experienced Part-Time Core Pet ICU Veterinary Nurse to support the delivery of exceptional care to critically ill patients in a highly collaborative environment.

This is an opportunity to level up your careers and work with advanced critical care cases while working alongside experienced ECC veterinarians and nurses.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-quality nursing care to ICU and emergency patients
  • Monitor complex cases and provide ongoing patient assessment
  • Administer medications and treatments in accordance with hospital protocols
  • Care for critically unwell patients and perform or assist with advanced nursing procedures, including transfusions,ventilation andcardiopulmonary care
  • Communicate effectively with clients and the veterinary team
  • Provide strong clinical leadership during shifts, supporting and mentoring junior nurses while fostering a collaborative and positive team environment
  • Champion exceptional patient care through teamwork, communication and adherence to ICU best practices
  • Maintain excellent standards of cleanliness and infection control

What We're Looking For

  • Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or Bachelor of Veterinary Technology
  • Minimum 2 years' experience in ICU, ECC or a similar critical care environment
  • Strong organisational and communication skills
  • Ability to remain calm and effective in a busy clinical setting
  • Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
  • Strong leadership skills with a team-first approach and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional patient outcomes
  • ECC qualifications, Elevate ECC participation, or additional critical care training will be highly regarded but are not essential

The Roster

  • Part-time position with 40 hours per fortnight, with opportunities to pick up additional shifts
  • GREAT ROSTER! 14 shifts across a 4-week roster with rotating starts at 5:00am, 1:00pm and 9:00pm
  • Includes some weekends and public holidays

Why Join Pet ICU?

  • Work with a dedicated ICU team managing complex and rewarding cases
  • Access ongoing learning, mentoring and development opportunities
  • Be part of a supportive and collaborative culture
  • Career pathways across Animal Emergency Australia's national network
  • Competitive pay, penalties and employee benefits

If you are passionate about critical care nursing, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to be part of a team committed to delivering exceptional patient care, we'd love to hear from you.


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