Veterinary Referral Hospital, Dandenong VIC

Perhaps you’ve got years of experience in GP nursing but are looking to branch out into referral, or maybe you’ve got emergency experience but are wanting something new. Our department is looking for FT or PT nurses to work with us in the exciting world of Emergency and Critical Care at VRH and you could be a perfect fit! We are particularly interested in applicants who have a preference or availability to work Swing or OOH Shifts.

ECC nursing at VRH encompasses a variety of roles including ICU and hospital nursing, support and float roles as well as triage and patient stabilisation, so no two shifts are ever the same! You’ll be able to work in roles that are best suited to you and your capabilities meaning you may be able to jump straight in as an experienced ECC nurse or you may want some additional training and guidance as you learn the ropes. A dedicated ECC Nursing Team Leader will ensure you’re always comfortable with the work you do and that you feel continually supported. Not to mention our team of wonderful nurses and vets – including specialists in Emergency & Critical Care (Criticalists) – who always look out for and encourage one another.

VRH benefits from having multiple departments on site including ECC, Anaesthesia, Neurology, Imaging, Internal Medicine and Surgery which ensures we give our patients the best care possible. Everyone works together and participates in hospital rounds each morning to help us achieve the best results for our patients every day. Seeing a patient go home after spending days, even weeks, in hospital is always so rewarding and it’s wonderful knowing we all pull together at VRH to make these outcomes possible.

To be successful in your application you will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Qualifications as a Veterinary Nurse, minimum Certificate IV or equivalent;
• At least 3 years’ experience in the veterinary industry as a nurse ;
• Exceptional organisation and communication skills;
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow instruction, but also demonstrating initiative;
• A positive “we’ve got this” attitude;
• The ability to adapt to change and handle the unpredictable;
• Demonstrated skills in anaesthetic set-up, monitoring and surgery techniques;

Experience in referral hospitals is preferable but not essential.

As this is an ECC role, it is important to note that the successful applicant must be available for a variety of shift work across a 24-hour roster. The Emergency & Critical Care department is open 24 hours, 365 days a year including public holidays.

If you are not quite sure, why not get in contact to see if we are the team and the hospital for you?