Join Pet ICU Underwood as an ICU Core Nurse. Work alongside ECC professionals, care for complex critical cases, and make a genuine impact on patients.

Leadership role with ongoing training, mentoring and career development
Advanced ICU cases and cutting-edge critical care nursing
Supportive team culture focused on exceptional patient care

Step into a rewarding critical care nursing role with one of Australia's dedicated veterinary ICU teams. Pet ICU Underwood is looking for an experienced Part-Time Core Pet ICU Nurse to support the delivery of exceptional care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment.

This is an opportunity to work with advanced critical care cases while working alongside experienced ECC veterinarians and nurses.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver high-quality nursing care to ICU and emergency patients
Monitor complex cases and provide ongoing patient assessment
Administer medications and treatments in accordance with hospital protocols
Care for critically unwell patients and perform or assist with advanced nursing procedures, including but not limited to:

Transfusion medicine
High-flow nasal oxygen therapy
Feeding tube placement and management
Advanced vascular and arterial access and management
Advanced airway care
Mechanical ventilation
Advanced cardiopulmonary care

Communicate effectively with clients and the veterinary team
Provide strong clinical leadership during shifts, supporting and mentoring junior nurses while fostering a collaborative and positive team environment
Champion exceptional patient care through teamwork, communication and adherence to ICU best practices
Maintain excellent standards of cleanliness and infection control

What We're Looking For:

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or Bachelor of Veterinary Technology
Minimum 2 years' experience in ICU, ECC or a similar critical care environment
Strong organisational and communication skills
Ability to remain calm and effective in a busy clinical setting
Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
Strong leadership skills with a team-first approach and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional patient outcomes
ECC qualifications, Elevate ECC participation, or additional critical care training will be highly regarded but are not essential

The Roster

Part-time position with 40 hours per fortnight, with opportunities to pick up additional shifts
14 shifts across a 4-week roster with rotating starts at 5:00am, 1:00pm and 9:00pm
Includes weekends and public holidays

Why Join Pet ICU?

Work with a dedicated ICU team managing complex and rewarding cases
Access ongoing learning, mentoring and development opportunities
Be part of a supportive and collaborative culture
Career pathways across Animal Emergency Australia's national network
Competitive pay, penalties and employee benefits

If you are passionate about critical care nursing, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to be part of a team committed to delivering exceptional patient care, we'd love to hear from you.

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