Veterinary Nurse Coordinator

at  The University of Queensland

UQ VETS

• Be a key member of the Nurse Management team
• Provide high level support and assistance to staff within the Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH)
• Full-time permanent opportunity
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  About UQ VETS
  A career at UQ VETS means making a difference to not only the lives of the people and animals in your care, but also the next generation of vets and vet technicians. At UQ VETS, we offer the opportunity to build a dynamic career through structured development programs and access to industry leaders.
  Instead of solely concentrating on meeting caseload benchmarks or revenue targets, your priorities lie in creating an impact, establishing a lasting impression on the field, and conducting work that brings about positive changes in the lives of animals.
  As part of the largest university in the state, you’ll be part of a culture where excellence is at our core, contributions are valued, and a range of
  benefits and rewards
  are available, such as:
• 
  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
• 17% superannuation contributions
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• 25% discount on eligible

UQ Vets

services

• Access to our $4.1 million

UQ Sports facility

• Volunteer in our

community garden
About This Opportunity
The Nurse Coordinator is responsible for providing high level support and assistance to staff within the Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH). You will also assist with undergraduate teaching of veterinary and veterinary technology students in a clinical environment through the coordination of day-to-day activities and mentoring/supervision of VTH staff.

Key responsibilities include:

• Support and mentor veterinary technicians, nurses, and nurse interns, providing skilful and professional guidance.
• Coordinate daily activities within the VTH, ensuring efficient operation of specific services or areas.
• Maintain high standards of patient care in ICU, surgery, isolation, and hospital wards.
• Confidently liaise with veterinarians, specialists, and support staff regarding patient treatment and care.
• Communicate effectively with VTH coordinators, staff, and students to ensure smooth operations.
• Provide clinical training support for veterinary and veterinary technology students.
• Care for and maintain technical and specialized equipment according to SOPs.
• Use practice management software for administration, business management, and inventory control.
• Assist with radiography, CT, scintigraphy, MRI procedures, and perform diagnostic clinical pathology techniques.
• Deliver high-quality customer service and administrative support to clinic clients, staff, and external clients.

This is a full-time (100%), continuing position.
At HEW level 5, the full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $78,944.40 - $87,750.37, plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%. The total FTE package will be up to $92,364.95 - $102,667.93 annually. As these roles are covered by an Enterprise Agreement, you will also receive regular remuneration increases in line with the Enterprise Agreement.
As a 24-hour operation, your take-home salary will be dependent on your specific roster, including loadings of 50% for weekend shifts, 25% for night shifts, and 15% for afternoon shifts. Afternoon shifts are shifts commencing at or after midday and finishing at or before midnight, Night Shift are shifts extending beyond midnight and finishing at or before 6AM. Further details will be discussed throughout the interview process, or feel free to reach out via the contact details below.

About You

• Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing and/or Bachelor of Applied Science (Veterinary Technology) and/or Bachelor of Veterinary Technology or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience working as a senior technician within the VTH, or another large clinic.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver and maintain high standards of professional veterinary nursing in all areas of nursing.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise and mentor staff.
• Be able to work independently within their service and have the proven ability to establish effective working relationships within a team.
• Demonstrated ability to work flexibly with the use of initiative and autonomy.
• Good written and oral communication skills, including high level organisational skills and demonstrated ability to use these skills in managing professional & operational relationships with colleagues, clients and students.
• Knowledge of ethical requirements, relevant policies and procedures, including workplace health and safety, employment equity and anti-discrimination.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and excellence in the field of veterinary technology and nursing.
• Interest in the clinical teaching of veterinary and veterinary technology professionals in training.
• Possess or be able to apply for a radiation license.

In addition, the following mandatory requirements apply:

• Work Rights: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Questions?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Gary Fitzgerald at g.fitzgerald1@uq.edu.au. For application queries, please contact
recruitment@uq.edu.au
stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
Want to Apply?

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Cover letter addressing the ‘About You’ section
• Resume

Other Information
At UQ we know that our greatest strengths come from our diverse mix of colleagues, this is reflected in our ongoing commitment to creating an environment focused on
equity, diversity and inclusion
. We ensure that we are always attracting, retaining and promoting colleagues who are representative of the diversity in our broader community, whether that be
gender identity
,

• Support and mentor veterinary technicians, nurses, and nurse interns, providing skilful and professional guidance.
• Coordinate daily activities within the VTH, ensuring efficient operation of specific services or areas.
• Maintain high standards of patient care in ICU, surgery, isolation, and hospital wards.
• Confidently liaise with veterinarians, specialists, and support staff regarding patient treatment and care.
• Communicate effectively with VTH coordinators, staff, and students to ensure smooth operations.
• Provide clinical training support for veterinary and veterinary technology students.
• Care for and maintain technical and specialized equipment according to SOPs.
• Use practice management software for administration, business management, and inventory control.
• Assist with radiography, CT, scintigraphy, MRI procedures, and perform diagnostic clinical pathology techniques.
• Deliver high-quality customer service and administrative support to clinic clients, staff, and external clients