ECC Head Nurse

6 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Greencross Pet Wellness Company Full time $96,000 - $104,000 per year
Job Description

We are seeking an ECC Head Nurse at ARH Essendon Fields to lead our nursing team

This is a permanent full-time position (Monday - Friday with one weekend shift a month) with remuneration between $48 - $52 per hour PLUS a benefits package that is tailored to your skillset and career goals.

We also offer additional paid parental leave, great discounts for your own pets across services and Petbarn retail, as well as access to free and confidential counselling sessions for both you and your family through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Your New Role:

As the ECC Head Nurse you have a shared responsibility of administration and management of the ECC nursing team. In this role you will find the perfect blend of both clinical and administration responsibilities, allowing you to make a lasting impact on both patient care and overall operations.

Your daily tasks will involve team development, liaising with intra and inter-departmental team members, upholding high standards of ECC/ICU care, drive team development and participation in all aspects of workflow in a supportive environment.

You will advocate on behalf of the ECC nursing team and act as a representative for collaborative engagement between other departments, aiming for a one-hospital approach and business as a whole.

You will also have access to all the items required to practice emergency and critical care at the highest level, including intensive care ventilators, blood gas analysis, IDEXX pathology, cage-side ultrasound and on-site CT and MRI. We encourage case collaboration, and you will have the advantage of working closely with the Surgery and Medicine Specialist nursing teams to deliver the best standard of care to your patients.  

Who we are looking for:

  • Cert IV or above
  • Experience leading a team of nurses in a senior capacity
  • Competence with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Committed to being a team player, a good communicator and contributing to a positive workplace environment

Desirable:

  • Additional qualifications e.g. VTS or Vets Now Certification
  • Management training (formal or informal through CPD) would be advantageous
  • Experience using RxWorks and Smartflow veterinary software

How we will support you:

  • All-inclusive attendance to one of the largest annual veterinary symposiums in Australia – our very own Greencross Conference Connect25 - October this year, held in Sydney 
  • Hone your clinical skills by attending some of our workshops and wetpracs, taught by specialists and leading experts from across the country
  • Provide a calmer experience for your patients with Stress Free Pets certification
  • Maximise patient outcomes during CPR with RECOVER certification, the only standardized CPR training available to veterinary professionals
  • Join short courses and modular programs run by VetEducation
  • Alternatively, if you have a special interest let us know We are always open to ideas and how we can support you in providing the best care to our patients

To have a peek at our awesome team and see what we get up to, check out our Facebook page and Instagram



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