Senior ECC Vet Nurse - ARH Homebush
Core
Providing critical care and nursing support to critically ill and injured patients in a dedicated Critical Care Unit (CCU) within a specialist veterinary hospital.
Role type
Senior Veterinary Nurse (Critical Care/ECC)
Builds
Patient care plans and treatment outcomes for emergency and specialist cases
Domain
Veterinary medicine / Critical Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical ventilation management, high-flow oxygen therapy, TIVA administration, blood product administration, advanced line placement (central, arterial, PICC), CPR leadership, medical record maintenance, protocol development, training delivery
Preferred skills
VTS in ECC, emergency and specialty hospital experience, mentorship capability
Technologies
Mechanical ventilators, diagnostic imaging equipment, TIVA systems
Responsibilities
Monitor critically ill patients undergoing mechanical ventilation and high-flow oxygen therapy; Assist with and perform advanced line placements and blood collection; Participate in and lead CPR as per RECOVER guidelines; Assist with training of emergency nurses and support trainee programs; Collaborate with Critical Care Specialists to deliver timely treatment
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
