Job Description
Animal Emergency Australia – Underwood QLD
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Join Pet ICU Underwood as an ICU Nurse. Work alongside ECC professionals, care for complex critical cases, and make a genuine impact on patients.
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Leadership role with ongoing training, mentoring and career development
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Advanced ICU cases and cutting-edge critical care nursing
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Supportive team culture focused on exceptional patient care
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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.
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Key Responsibilities:
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Deliver high-quality nursing care to ICU and emergency patients
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Monitor complex cases and provide ongoing patient assessment
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Administer medications and treatments in accordance with hospital protocols
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Care for critically unwell patients and perform or assist with advanced nursing procedures, including but not limited to:
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High-flow nasal oxygen therapy
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Feeding tube placement and management
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Advanced vascular and arterial access and management
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Advanced airway care
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Mechanical ventilation
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Advanced cardiopulmonary care
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Communicate effectively with clients and the veterinary team
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Provide strong clinical leadership during shifts, supporting and mentoring junior nurses while fostering a collaborative and positive team environment
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Champion exceptional patient care through teamwork, communication and adherence to ICU best practices
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Maintain excellent standards of cleanliness and infection control
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What We're Looking For
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Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or Bachelor of Veterinary Technology
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Minimum 2 years' experience in ICU, ECC or a similar critical care workplace
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Strong organisational and communication skills
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Ability to remain calm and effective in a busy clinical setting
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Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
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Strong leadership skills with a team-first approach and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional patient outcomes
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ECC qualifications, Elevate ECC participation, or additional critical care training will be highly regarded but are not essential
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The Roster
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Part-time position with 40 hours per fortnight, with opportunities to pick up additional shifts
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14 shifts across a 4-week roster with rotating starts at 5:00am, 1:00pm and 9:00pm
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Includes weekends and public holidays
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Why Join Pet ICU?
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Work with a dedicated ICU team managing complex and rewarding cases
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Access ongoing learning, mentoring and development opportunities
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Be part of a supportive and collaborative culture
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Career pathways across Animal Emergency Australia's national network
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Competitive pay, penalties and employee benefits
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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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📌 Pet Icu Core Nurse (Queensland)
🏢 Animal Emergency Australia
📍 Queensland