Looking to make a difference in a business that prioritises gold standard patient care and support to their staff?
We want you to be a part of our team!
• Join a dynamic and thriving hospital department with a positive empowerment culture • Rewarding position with a team that acknowledges great work
• PPT Position
As a collective we pride ourselves and strive for a cohesive team environment. We are here to provide not only the best possible care for our patients and clients but a workplace that provides support, encourages growth, and encompasses a team value ensuring each member of staff knows their value to the team.
We are currently seeking a Ward Nurse to join our Team.
We are looking for a compassionate, team player with a professional manner, a strong work ethic and high emotional intelligence to join our already amazing hospital department. The ideal candidate will join a team of experienced and committed nurses to maintain the well running and exceptional patient care of our patients in the department.
Job duties include:
- All general nursing duties inclusive of being efficient and confident in phlebotomy, IV Placement, post- operative monitoring, and patient admits and discharges.
- Management of hospitalised patients in your care under the guidance of the case veterinarian.
- Carry out physiotherapy for post-operative Spinal, Total Hip Replacements and Tibial Plateau Leveling
- Osteotomy (TPLO) patients in line with our in-house physiotherapist
- Maintain a high level of hygiene in all wards
- Undertake post-operative plans in line with Veterinarian’s instructions
- Working closely with our Surgery, Medicine and ECC departments, and management members.
About You:
- Minimum 1-2 years nursing experience in a busy general practice
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing and/or BAppSc (Veterinary Technology) degree or currently enrolled
- in your Cert IV.
- Excellent communication skills
- Be able to communicate effectively in extreme situations with empathy, and calmness
- Ability to multitask under pressure
- Problem solving skills and proactiveness
- Attention to detail
- Compassionate and empathetic person
- Strong work ethic
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Be available to work a 24-hour rotating roster from Monday – Saturday morning
Desirable Attributes
- Previous experience in a busy GP practice
- Sound medical and surgical knowledge base inclusive of terminology
- Knowledge of Ezyvet, VetRadar and laboratory machines but not essential
What We Can Offer You
- PPT position
- Four day working week
- Employee assistance program
- Continued Education allowance
Roles within our privately owned business do not become available often, so take action right away.
How to Apply:
Please send through your CV and cover letter to our Hospital Co Ordinator, Brooke Walker
at wardcoord@ncvs.net.au
Optional – for extra brownie points record a video (3 minutes max) of yourself, outlining why you are a perfect fit and what excites you about the opportunity. Don’t worry, we’re only interested in meeting you, not your video production skills! Use our FB page to send your video via messenger.
We’re accepting applications up to close of business Friday 8th July.
We’ll let you know we’ve received your application. After that, you probably shouldn’t expect to hear from us until the application deadline has passed. We want to give everyone who’s interested in a fair chance to apply and be evaluated. ⠀
We’re looking forward to meeting you.
