Expression of Interest - Equine and Small Animal Hospital Casual Veterinary Nurse

Join UQ VETS as a Casual Veterinary Nurse and work in the Small Animal Hospital and Equine Hospital. The hourly rate is $50.24 to $53.27, plus superannuation of 12%. Work at our Gatton Campus, a heritage rural site with innovative facilities.

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.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver and maintain high standards of professional veterinary nursing in all areas of nursing.
• Comfortable working sole charge nurse over a range of shifts from day, afternoon, overnights, weekends and pubic holidays.
• High level organisational skills with a 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.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and excellence in the field of veterinary nursing and 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
• 12% superannuation contributions
• 25% discount on eligible UQ Vets services
• Access to our $4.1 million UQ Sports facility
• Volunteer in our community garden