Emergency and Critical Care Nurse

At SASH we are seeking a ECC nurses to join our Alexandria team.
You will play a vital role working closely with our patients throughout their entire SASH journey as part of Emergency and Critical Care.
SASH Alexandria is a purpose-built veterinary referral hospital close to Sydney’s CBD, we’re a model of multidisciplinary round-the-clock care to the Eastern Suburbs, Inner West and Southern Suburbs of Sydney

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 and lead 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 

  
What's in it for You?

• Offering a competitive salary and roster flexibility to support work life balance
• Generous Continuing Education allowances and internal learning programs
• SASH paid maternity leave for ALL new parents
• Access to mental health and wellbeing EAP 24/7 through Converge
• Discounts for your furry and exotic family members

Who are we looking for?

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing with minimum 2 years, full-time experience as a qualified nurse
• Demonstrated experience managing and prioritising tasks in a busy environment 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to confidently liaise with clients and internal stakeholders. 
• Previous experience in emergency or specialist nursing would be highly regarded but is not essential.

If you have experience in emergency or specialist nursing working with general anesthesia & ventilation this will be highly regarding but not essential.
Training programs will be developed for the right person to support your ongoing learning and development!

If you feel this is your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you! - apply today with your resume and cover letter.
Additional information

• Be part of the largest team in the Southern Hemisphere
• Work on challenging and rewarding cases alongside industry best specialists!
• Access to current technology and equipment!