ECC Nurse

At SASH, we believe the highest standards in veterinary care are achieved when clinical expertise is delivered by compassionate, motivated people in a caring and supportive environment.
 We're inspired by the special bond between pets and their families, we constantly strive to help pets and their families live their best life. 

Our flagship North Ryde hospital is seeking ECC Nurses who will be essential in providing care to our patients from emergency admission through to discharge.
You will work in a state-of-the-art hospital providing veterinary excellence, with the support of an experience emergency team.

We’re offering full time and casual opportunities, with a variety of shifts available including weekends and overnights to support our 24/7 ECC department.
What your day-to-day looks like:

• Assist with and/or perform advanced interventions such as placement of central, PICC and arterial lines, direct arterial pressure monitoring, urinary catheter placement, feeding tube placement, high flow nasal oxygen provision, and mechanical ventilation
• Participate in CPR resuscitation efforts
• Assist with admissions and discharges from the ICU
• Conduct and collect various laboratory samples for internal and external analysis
• Assist with transfer to and reception of critical care referrals from general practice veterinarians
• Support the emergency department with triage and procedural responsibilities
• Assist with critical care anaesthesia, including TIVA, in collaboration with anaesthetists within the SASH network

To be considered for this position, applicants will demonstrate:

• Completed a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
• A minimum of 2 years, full-time experience as a qualified nurse
• Flexibility to work across various shifts, including overnights and weekends
• A keen interest in Emergency work and a desire to work closely with our patients throughout their inpatient journey.
• Previous experience in emergency would be highly regarded but is not essential.

What can SASH offer you?

• Competitive hourly ratesand roster flexibility to support work life balance
• CE allowance renewed annually and Nurse Progression, tailored programs and logbooks to pave your way in specialist nursing.
• SASH paid parental leave for ALLnew parents including IUI and IVF
• Confidential 24/7 support including; mental health, legal, financial, career, nutrition aid.
• Enjoy veterinary service discounts and eventsthroughout the year

If you're an experienced veterinary nurse looking to work for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you - apply today!

If you're interested in a great opportunity to grow in a fast-paced environment, with challenging and rewarding cases, we would love to hear from you!