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Veterinary Nurse - Urgent Care

The University of Queensland
Gatton Campus
Veterinary NursingPatient CareEmergency CareClinical PathologyRadiographyCustomer ServiceInventory ManagementTeam CollaborationShift WorkProfessional Development
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Expired

Dates
  • Opening Date: 09-Oct-2024
  • Closing Date: 16-Oct-2024

Location
  • Gatton Campus

Salary
  • Base salary will be in the range $73,072.86 - $77,476.66 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 4). Additional loadings of 50% for weekend shifts, 25% for night shifts, and 15% for afternoon shifts apply.

Responsibilities
  • Provide skilful and professional support to a large team of veterinary staff, including veterinary specialists.
  • Assess, monitor, treat and maintain excellent husbandry standards for patients in ICU, isolation and hospital wards.
  • Liaise confidently and competently with a large team of veterinarians, veterinary specialists and support staff regarding patient treatment and care.
  • Undertake correct care, cleaning and maintenance of technical and specialised instrumentation and equipment.
  • Assist with radiography, Computer Tomography, Scintigraphy and M.R.I. procedures.
  • Competently perform diagnostic clinical pathology techniques.
  • Provide administrative support to all clinic staff as required and assist with reception duties as required in an efficient and effective manner.
  • Adhere to SOPs (standard operating procedures) for Nursing and contribute to review of SOPs.
  • Provide clinical training/teaching support for the School’s training/teaching of veterinary and veterinary technology students.
  • Provide a high level of customer service to clinic clients, veterinary students, staff and other external clients, both by phone and in person.
  • Assist with management of pharmacy inventory, including stock levels, prices and stock take, using the practice management software.
  • Use practice management software to support the efficient administration and business management requirements.

Requirements
  • Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing and/or Bachelor of Applied Science (Veterinary Technology) and/or Bachelor of Veterinary Technology plus at least 2 years nursing experience, or equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
  • Ability to work shift work including weekends, public holidays and overnight shifts (penalty rates apply).
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver and maintain high standards of professional veterinary nursing in all areas of nursing.
  • High level organisational skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work flexibly with the use of initiative and autonomy.
  • Good written and oral communication skills and demonstrated ability to use these skills in managing professional & operational relationships with colleagues, clients and students.
  • Knowledge of ethical requirements, principles and practices relevant to all areas of veterinary nursing.
  • Knowledge and application of relevant policies and procedures applicable to employment, including workplace health and safety, employment equity and anti-discrimination.
  • An effective team player who maintains effective working relationships in a team environment.
  • Enthusiasm, initiative and self-motivation.
  • Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and excellence in the field of veterinary nursing.
  • Interest in the clinical teaching of veterinary and veterinary technology professionals in training.
  • Willingness to participate in other professional service activities e.g. VNCA, community organisations, RSPCA, PetPEP (AVA).
  • Possess or be able to apply for a radiation license.

Benefits
  • Free parking and intercampus bus.
  • On campus childcare, medical clinic, and post office.
  • 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave.
  • 17% superannuation contributions.
  • 17.5% annual leave loading.
  • 25% discount on eligible UQ Vets services.
  • Access to our $4.1 million UQ Sports facility.
  • Volunteer in our community garden.

Notes
  • Work Rights: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
  • Mandatory Immunisations: It is a condition of employment for this role that you will be required to provide evidence of immunisation against certain vaccine preventable diseases.