About JCUVet
Based in Townsville Queensland, JCUVet is North Queensland’s only veterinary teaching hospital, referral, and specialist centre.
JCUVet is passionate about training exceptional veterinary professionals while delivering specialised, GP and emergency veterinary care to our community. By integrating teaching with high-performing clinical services, we have a veterinary hospital that advances the profession today and secures its future tomorrow.
We are looking for someone to join our team of passionate professionals.
About the role
As an Emergency and Critical Care Nurse, you will deliver optimal patient care and clinical support to Veterinary Clinicians. This includes advanced nursing care of patients, triage, and resuscitation, assisting with diagnostic, anaesthetic, and surgical procedures and administration of complex treatment plans under the direction of the Veterinarian.
This role involves shift work including evenings, weekends and public holidays to support our 24/7 emergency and critical care services.
Full time, part time or casual opportunities available to suit your lifestyle!
A bit about you
* Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent).
* Experience in emergency or critical care nursing (preferred but not essential).
* A calm and confident approach in high-pressure situations.
* Excellent teamwork, communication, and organisational skills.
* A commitment to providing compassionate and exceptional patient care.
What we offer
Lifestyle. Learning. Industry Leadership.
Build the life you want, keep growing at the cutting edge, and help shape the future of the profession.
Lifestyle:
* Enjoy a roster designed to support your work-life balance in a tropical paradise!
* Access to Fitness Passport, Employee discounts and Employee Assistance Program
* Competitive Above Award Rates + Super
* Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave
Learning:
* Generous CPD allowance.
* Continuous learning and development opportunities.
* Work at the cutting edge inside a university-based teaching hospital with access to the latest equipment
Industry Leadership:
* Industry impact. Sharing your expertise with the wider profession
* Foster professional growth and confidence within the emergency and critical care team
Like to join us on our journey?
If you are excited about the prospect of advancing your career, contributing to a positive workplace culture, and truly feeling valued we want to hear from you!
JCUVet is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all suitable applicants. This position requires Australian work rights. Applicants must be Australian citizens, permanent residents, or hold a valid visa with permission to work.
Apply via Seek or send your resume + cover letter to: ***************@jcu.edu.au
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