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Base pay range
A$76,356.00/yr - A$76,356.00/yr
* Full-time continuing position, contingent on the continuation of external funding
* Located on the Camperdown Campus at the University Veterinary Teaching Hospital Sydney (UVTHS)
* Exciting opportunity to provide best practice veterinary care and student teaching as part of the anaesthesia team, within a multi-discipline specialty hospital
* Base Salary HEO3, Step 1 (38 hpw), $76,356 p.a. + 17% superannuation + appropriate shift loadings
About the opportunity
The University of Sydney is welcoming applications for a qualified Veterinary Nurse in Anaesthesia to provide nursing and technical assistance with clinical and emergency cases presented to the small animal hospital.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
* administer anaesthesia and perform nerve blocks under supervision
* general nursing duties, including husbandry, restocking, and cleaning, as well as assisting other departments when anaesthesia is not busy
* monitor patient vitals and provide pain management
* maintain anaesthesia equipment and document patient records
* take on-call shifts with remote support from an anaesthesia specialist (once trained)
* provide post-operative care and assist with training junior staff and students.
Ideal Hours:
* Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
To learn more about the Sydney School of Veterinary Science, click here
About you
The University values courage and creativity, openness and engagement, inclusion and diversity, and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned with these values and are looking for an Veterinary Nurse in Anaesthesia who has:
* a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent) and/or advanced veterinary nursing experience in a small animal veterinary hospital emergency environment
* 2-3 years of experience working as a Veterinary Nurse in a clinic
* the eagerness to learn and upskill in anaesthesia
* the ability to work calmly and efficiently under pressure
* the willingness to take on-call shifts once trained
* experience with advanced anaesthesia will be highly regarded.
The key benefits:
* opportunity to learn and enhance your skills and experience in the unique teaching and research environment of a Veterinary Teaching hospital
* a University contribution of 17% of your base salary to your superannuation fund
* tax-efficient salary packaging options for cars, laptops, and additional contributions to your superannuation fund
* yearly personal and professional development planning, including support for continuing education
* access to the employee assistance program
* access to fitness passport, as well as discounted rates on university sports and fitness centres
* industry-leading leave provisions, including generous paid parental leave entitlements (pending eligibility up to 36 weeks)
* gain the recognition of working in a leading Veterinary School in an outstanding University.
Work Rights
To apply, you must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary steps, including the termination of your employment.
EEO Statement
At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence, and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.
How to apply
Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page or click here
For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.
For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Chris Masaoka, Recruitment Consultant. Recruitment Operations, Human Resources by email recruitment.sea@sydney.edu.au
The University of Sydney
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
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