Overview
Senior ECC Veterinary Nurse | CARE, Collingwood
We are seeking a qualified Veterinary Nurse with substantial experience in Emergency and Critical Care nursing – additional qualifications preferred but not essential. You need to be clinically confident, calm under pressure, and capable of leading by example in a fast-paced setting. In this role, you'll be encouraged to take ownership of patient care, mentor junior nurses, and contribute to clinical decision-making, with ongoing opportunities to continue expanding your own advanced ECC skill set.
Responsibilities
* Deliver a high standard of holistic nursing care to critically ill and injured patients, from triage through their entire CARE journey
* Act as a senior clinical resource during shifts, supporting both nursing and veterinary teams
* Mentor and guide less experienced nurses to build confidence, skills, and clinical judgment
* Manage day flow to ensure productivity across the hospital
* Assist with anaesthesia, advanced procedures, and surgery
* Undertake in‐house laboratory testing, complemented by advanced diagnostic tools including ultrasound, endoscopy and CT
* Undertake specific front‐desk duties outside of normal reception hours and provide explicit, compassionate support to clients via telephone
Qualifications and requirements
* Qualified Veterinary Nurse with substantial Emergency and Critical Care experience; additional qualifications preferred but not essential
* Clinically confident, calm under pressure, and capable of leading by example in a fast‐paced setting
* Experience mentoring junior nurses and contributing to clinical decision‐making
* Ability to manage day flow and support hospital productivity
* Experience with anaesthesia, advanced procedures, and surgery; in‐house laboratory testing; diagnostic tools including ultrasound, endoscopy and CT
What We Offer
* A genuinely nurse‐led clinic that values and empowers nursing expertise
* Real opportunities to develop and exercise clinical leadership, including mentoring, coaching, and supporting junior nurses
* Solid support on advanced ECC skill‐building with CE support
* Exposure to specialists in emergency, medicine and surgery
* Part‐time or full‐time employment, with a mix of day, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts to support work‐life balance
* Generous remuneration, including significant shift loading for all non‐weekday daytime hours
If you're an experienced ECC nurse seeking a role that recognises your expertise, values your leadership, and invests in your continued growth – Apply now, we would love to hear from you
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