Veterinary Nurse Assistant
  
Animal Referral Hospital Canberra

Are you passionate about animal care and eager to contribute to a leading veterinary facility? The Animal Referral Hospital Canberra is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Veterinary Nurse Assistant to join our dynamic team.

About Us:

The Animal Referral Hospital (ARH) is a state-of-the-art facility committed to providing the highest quality veterinary care to companion animals. Our Canberra branch is well-equipped with advanced medical technologies and staffed by a team of skilled professionals dedicated to improving the lives of pets through exceptional healthcare.

Position Overview:

As a Veterinary Nurse Assistant at ARH Canberra, you will play a crucial role in supporting our veterinary nursing team in delivering top-notch care to our patients. Your responsibilities will include assisting with animal handling, monitoring patients, maintaining cleanliness in the hospital, and providing support to our veterinarians and nurses.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist veterinary nurses and veterinarians in routine procedures and surgeries.
• Monitor and care for hospitalized patients.
• Administer medications as directed by the veterinary team.
• Ensure the cleanliness and hygiene of hospital facilities.
• Handle and restrain animals with care and compassion.
• Assist with client communication and education.
• Maintain accurate records of patient care and treatments.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a veterinary setting is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to handle animals with gentleness and confidence.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Commitment to maintaining a high standard of patient care.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Access to advanced veterinary technologies.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the ARH network.

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about animal care and thrive in a fast-paced veterinary environment, we invite you to apply by submitting your resume and cover letter via the link below.

Exciting Career Opportunity at Animal Emergency Centre Kedron! Join our well-established and experienced core team, bringing your skills and expertise to contribute to our success.

AEC Kedron stands as a cutting-edge emergency veterinary hospital, dedicated to delivering exceptional care to pets during their critical moments. Our facility boasts state-of-the-art technology, along with an experienced foundational team of highly skilled Emergency Veterinarians and Nurses. Guided by the leadership of Dr. Taylor Argent, AEC Kedron is committed to cultivating a supportive and collaborative environment, ensuring the well-being of both our team members and the pets entrusted to our care.

Currently operating five days a week, we aim to expand our workforce to ensure Animal care services are available 24/7. We take pride in maintaining our staff and strive to achieve a challenging yet rewarding work-life balance. Our distinctive location collaborates closely with the daytime GP, forming a unified team under the leadership of Dr. Taylor Argent, the Veterinary Director of AEC & Greencross Kedron, and Tracey Mifsud, serving as the GP practice manager. This collaboration harnesses each individual's strengths, fostering cohesion to facilitate the efficient functioning of a 24-hour facility.

Emergency Veterinary Nurse

AEC Kedron

Job Description:

AEC Kedron is currently seeking experienced and dedicated Emergency Veterinary Nurses to join our dynamic team. As an Emergency Veterinary Nurse, you will play a crucial role in providing timely and compassionate care to animals in critical conditions. This position involves working in a fast-paced environment where quick thinking, excellent communication skills, and a passion for emergency and critical care are essential.

Responsibilities:

1. Emergency Patient Care: Provide high-quality nursing care to critically ill and injured animals in the emergency department.
2. Triage and Assessment: Quickly and accurately assess patients to determine the level of urgency and appropriate interventions.
3. Monitoring: Utilize advanced monitoring equipment to track vital signs and respond promptly to any changes in patient condition.
4. Collaboration: Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support staff to ensure seamless patient care and effective communication.
5. Client Communication: Update and communicate with pet owners regarding their pet's condition, treatment plans, and prognosis.
6. Medical Procedures: Assist in a variety of medical procedures, including but not limited to wound care, fluid therapy, and administration of medications.
7. Documentation: Maintain accurate and detailed medical records in compliance with hospital protocols.
8. Continuing Education: Stay current with advancements in emergency and critical care medicine through ongoing training and professional development.

Qualifications:

• Cert IV qualified nurse or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in emergency and critical care nursing.
• Proficient in IV catheter placement, blood sample collection, and anesthesia monitoring. Familiarity with advanced monitoring equipment is an asset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to convey information clearly and compassionately to pet owners.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Employee discounts on veterinary services.

If you are a dedicated and experienced Emergency Veterinary Nurse looking to join a leading emergency care facility, please submit your resume and cover letter via the link below.

headspace Dandenong has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Mental Health Clinician to provide clinical support within a school environment.

headspace Dandenong and Oakwood School have an established partnership and are looking for a passionate Clinician to work across the Rosebud, Hastings and Mornington campuses to deliver evidence-based interventions to young people presenting with a range of mental health and psychosocial issues.

To view a copy of the full Position Description, click here.

• Based out of our offices in Waterloo and Lewisham
• Access not for profit salary packaging
• Make a positive impact & promote healthy living for Senior Australians
• Excellent opportunities for career growth

Catholic Healthcare has a brand new & exciting opportunity for you to combine your passion for wellness – Mind, Body & Soul with your organisational, sales, customer service and administrative skills.

Reporting to the Health and Wellness Business Manager, you will be responsible for developing, coordinating and growing the health and wellness programs across Southern Sydney. These are friendly, vibrant environments where older people living in the community will come to participate in programs to improve their overall health, wellbeing and quality of life.

This role requires frequent travel across Southern Sydney. When not travelling there are some hybrid work opportunities available.

Your bright, engaging and fun loving nature will aid your success!

Your days will include;

• Be the face and ‘advocate’ of the Health and Wellness programs
• Promote, administer and co-ordinate a range of health, wellness and social programs for older people living in the community
• Create and maintain a welcoming vibrant environment, actively engaging members of the local community to participate in programs to improve their health and wellbeing
• Ongoing coordination and management of the program calendars of events
• Coordination of staff and volunteers to facilitate the weekly programs
• Onboarding and administration of clients into requested programs and ongoing management of client records
• Local area promotion and networking to increase membership numbers

The successful candidate will have:

• Qualifications in Allied Health, Health Promotion, Leisure and Lifestyle, or similar desirable but not required
• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to improving the health, wellbeing and quality of life of older people living in the community
• Enthusiasm for working with older people, their families, carers and advocates to help identify and manage goals and plans to improve their health and wellbeing
• Demonstrated ability to promote and coordinate programs, set timetables and develop program calendars
• Proficiency in computer programs including Microsoft Word, Excel and Client records system (e.g. Procura or Client Management Systems).
• Experience in, or interest in working within aged care
• Current Drivers Licence and registered and insured motor vehicle.
• Must be able to provide evidence of Covid 19 Immunisation

Catholic Healthcare promotes the dignity, life and spirituality of older people through connected and inclusive communities across residential aged care, home and community services and retirement living across NSW and SE QLD.  Our values of Courage, Compassion and Integrity sit at the core of everything we do. 

So, if you're looking for a role where you can make a positive & rewarding impact in a great organisation like ours, then we'd love to hear from you. Please apply online now.
Please note that pre-employment checks (including Police) will be completed for all preferred candidates before an Offer is made.

Our highly skilled multidisciplinary team require an experienced Occupational Therapist based in the Dandenong area.  The successful candidate will focus on supporting our clients living in Dandenong and surrounding locations.

We have the capacity to provide a full time or part time position for the right person who will benefit from our extensive experience in supporting our team to be thriving clinicians who love what they do.

Culture and benefits

• Collaborative team – fun and supportive team who love what we do and love sharing the passion in working together to achieve optimal outcomes
• Ability to make an impact – our evidence-based models are highly effective, allowing you to make a real difference to the lives of those we support
• Generous salary package - above award wages, rewards for outstanding work, annual Health and Wellbeing subsidy of $600, access to salary packaging options + an iPhone and laptop
• Work-life balance - flexible work arrangements to plan your work to best suit your lifestyle while also meeting the needs of your team and clients
• Personal and professional growth - professional development program, fortnightly PD sessions, weekly supervision, and opportunities for career progression

About the role

• Managing a caseload and providing evidence-based therapeutic supports in a timely manner
• Assessing clients’ emotional, psychological, cognitive, developmental and physical level of function and capacity through clinical observations and standardised assessments
• Interpreting findings to formulate treatment goals unique to each client
• Providing support and advice on adaptations to the environment including home, school, work and residential facilities
• Recommending provision of Assistive Technology to assist clients with their functional limitations and to promote independence

About you

• Possess a positive, can-do approach and mindset
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, clients and their support networks to make a real and lasting difference
• Strive for continuous improvement of our practices and outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to maintain consistent and regular contact with all stakeholders
• Current driver licence and own reliable vehicle