Team Based Care Veterinary Nurse

Animal Emergency Service Underwood are looking for casual nurses who want to take part in our team based care model!

About Us
Animal Emergency Australia (AEA) is a network of independent emergency hospitals, general practices, veterinary support, and educational services across Australia. At our core, AEA exists to help veterinary professionals do and be their best. We invest in our team members’ work-life balance, career progression, and personal development, empowering them to excel in the field of veterinary medicine while making a meaningful impact on the lives of animals.
 
About the Clinic
Animal Emergency Service (AES) is one of Australia’s leading emergency and critical care referral centres. We deliver world class emergency veterinary medicine and gold standard patient care. Our AES Underwood clinicis always bustling with exciting cases and an energetic atmosphere.
  
About the Role
At AES Underwood, we operate under the Team Based Care model. The TBC Nurse role is a dynamic and varied position, perfect for those who thrive in a multifaceted work environment. As a TBC Nurse, you will be involved in a mix of triage, initial orders, and medical and surgical procedures. This diverse role offers a unique opportunity to engage in different aspects of patient care, ensuring that no two days are the same. Our nurses also rotate through hospital and float shifts ensuring a varied mix of shifts. If you enjoy a role that keeps you on your toes and involves a wide range of responsibilities, then this role is an excellent fit for you.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Triage: Efficiently assess patient conditions and prioritise care based on urgency.
• Emergency stabilisation of critical patients 
• Initial Orders: Execute initial medical orders, ensuring timely and accurate patient treatment.
• Procedures: Perform various medical and surgical procedures, contributing to comprehensive patient care.

Training Program
You will be allocated a mentor and a team of trainers who will support you through the training process. You will receive on the floor training, including “buddy” shifts with your mentor and trainers for the first 8-12 weeks.
Webinars and online resources will also be prescribed to enhance any areas where you need additional training and support. You will have total access to our monthly in-house CPD, an online database with training modules and webinars. Your training program also includes access to trained Mental Health First Aid Officers, our wellbeing hub and an Employee Assistance Program for support on a range of matters.

About You

• Minimum of 1-year ECC experience or 3 years GP experience
• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or Bachelor of Veterinary Technology
• Thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced, and dynamic environment
• Strong communication and team-work skills
• Love of learning and continual improvement
• Reliable mode of transport (essential for shift work)
• Flexibility to work afterhours shifts
• Radiation license or the ability to attain one

  
Paws & Perks

• Pet well-being discounts (including discounted treatment and products)
• Discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport)
• Appealing hourly rate starting from $36.18 + super + lucrative penalty shifts
• Refer a Friend program & rewards
• Dedicated wellbeing committee for our employees (Mental health first aid certifications, flu vaccinations, podcasts, etc.)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (psychology, nutrition, sleep)
• Transition seamlessly to emergency with ‘buddy’ shifts, accredited Accelerated Learning Program, CPD workshops, webinars and more!
• Check out VE&T courses for vet professionals written by vet professionals (https://improveinternational.com.au/)
• The opportunity to transfer across the company to fulfil your further career aspirations
• Collaborative and supportive team that will help you to develop you career

Click apply or reach out to [email protected] today!