Job DescriptionVRH Dandenong | Part time/Full Time, Experienced Medicine NurseVRH is a multi-disciplinary specialist referral and emergency hospital.
Our hospital houses specialist departments in Emergency & Critical Care, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Radiology and Anaesthesia.
Whilst each department has a core team, our commitment to collaboration means we work closely together striving for optimal patient outcomes.The hospital has existing relationships with various education institutes, meaning we often have visiting veterinarians and students.
As a hospital, we pride ourselves in teaching the next generation and sharing our expertise with the wider veterinary community.Currently the Medicine team consists of 5 Medics and 7 nurses, and we are looking for another superstar nurse to join our team.
Our cohesive and supportive team values communication, teamwork and delivering exceptional care whilst having the ability to share a laugh.
We pride ourselves on providing the highest standards of care for all our patients and are constantly striving to improve our knowledge and skills.Our nurses work a combination of hospital and procedure nursing shifts and assist with consults each day.
We have a varied and exciting case load and receive a high number of referrals through our emergency and critical care team.
We have all the facilities including MRI, CT, Endoscopy, Fluoroscopy and Ultrasound to investigate each case and work closely with all other departments to achieve the best tailored treatment plan possible for each of our patients and their pet parent.This position can be full time or part time and is for an experienced nurse.
If you currently work in another Specialty or are an Emergency and Critical Care Nurse and have a strong interest in Internal Medicine training and support will be provided to help you transition into your new role.Key Responsibilities:Delivering a high standard of compassionate care to both patients and clientsPlanning, scheduling for the dayCaring for hospitalised patients and recovering patients after proceduresPreparing, facilitating and monitoring for proceduresPlanning, facilitating and monitoring anaesthesiaPreparation of patients for proceduresEnsuring a clean and hygienic environment throughout the hospitalAssisting with consultationsConducting handover of patientsRequirements:Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing or equivalent.Must have a minimum of 5 years' experience working as a veterinary nurse, specialty experience preferred but training can be providedStrong technical nursing skills, including IV catheter placement, blood sampling, transfusions, feeding tube maintenance, central line care, endoscope set up and careDemonstrated knowledge of medication dosage, calculations and administrationExcellent anesthesia and monitoring skills and willingness to learn from our Anesthesia teamKnowledge of RxWorks and Smartflow are desirable but not essentialHave a good general nursing knowledge baseOpen to learning and receptive to feedbackExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to remain calm and focused during high-pressure situations and adapt to changing situationsA positive, flexible, enthusiastic attitudeProven ability to problem solveMaintain a high level of attention to detailHave the ability to work closely within a team and autonomouslyA genuine passion for providing exceptional care to animals their owners and referring vetsWhat We Offer:Part-time/Full time opportunity within our Medicine TeamAbove award ratesWorking with a friendly, supportive and knowledgeable team who genuinely love their workSupportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth and developmentAccess to continuing education and training programs including RECOVER and Stress Free PetsWork-life balance with a set roster, no on call, no weekends or public holidaysStaff discounts on veterinary services and productApply Now!