• Permanent full-time basis
• Attractive above-award remuneration.
• Fully equipped hospital with modern facilities.
• An industry leading team based in the heart of Melbourne.

Are you ready to take the next step in your nursing career? The Centre for Animal Referral and Emergency (CARE) is looking for a motivated, enthusiastic, and conscientious nurse to join the Internal Medicine team. If you are passionate about veterinary nursing and have the desire to grow your knowledge and abilities further, CARE will help you develop the skills and experience you need to excel!

About Us

CARE is a well-equipped, multi-specialist veterinary hospital located in Collingwood, in the heart of metropolitan Melbourne. It is a rapidly growing clinic with a busy and interesting caseload. We aim for gold standard patient care at all times and pride ourselves on our friendly, cohesive working environment. We strive for excellent relationships with our referring veterinarians and clients.

The Medicine team consists of two full-time and one part-time internal medicine clinicians, as well as our excellent support staff. We work closely with the specialist surgery and 24-hour emergency and critical care departments. Our priority is to provide outstanding patient care with compassion whilst maintaining exceptional clinical standards.

The Role

The internal medicine nurse position is an exciting opportunity to extend and advance your nursing career. Medicine cases are complex, interesting, and often have intensive specialised nursing requirements. You would be charged with the care of the hospitalised medicine patients, as well as assisting in sedation, preparation, restraint, and anaesthesia of medicine patients for further specialised diagnostics, such as ultrasound or endoscopy. You would also be required to communicate with clients and referring veterinarians on a daily basis.

Life at CARE

The successful candidate will enjoy:

• A rich and fulfilling career in a high-performing and well-regarded specialist and emergency centre.
• Competitive above-award remuneration, commensurate with skill level and experience.
• The excitement and challenges that come with our interesting and varied medicine caseload.
• Mentorship and opportunities for continuing professional development.
• A friendly and welcoming team of like-minded professionals.
• Relocation assistance and potential for visa sponsorship for international candidates.
• A workplace community that promotes employee wellbeing, satisfaction, and retention.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), providing free and confidential counselling on issues of work, money, family, health, and everything in between.
• Great staff amenities which include complimentary snacks, beverages, espresso coffee, and fresh fruit delivered weekly.
• Generous discounts on a range of hospital products and services.
• An easy commute to work, owing to our close proximity to multimodal public transport and major arterial freeways. Secure off-street staff car parking is available.
• A centrally located workplace in one of Melbourne's most exciting lifestyle precincts.

About You

The ideal candidate would have a Cert IV or higher in veterinary nursing. They would be professional, genuine, and personable, with exceptional written and verbal communication skills. It is important that the successful candidate works well with our team and is able to adapt to and problem-solve any challenges that may come their way. Previous referral hospital experience is advantageous but is not essential; we will help you develop into a skilled medicine nurse!

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