ECC Nurse Internship
- Participate in an intensive Emergency & Critical Care nurse training program.
- Gain exposure and training in ECC, Surgery, and Medicine.
- Work rotating shifts including after hours, weekends, and public holidays.
- Be a part of our intensive Emergency & Critical Care nurse training program
- Exposure and training in ECC, Surgery and Medicine
- An annual allowance towards Continuing Education
At SASH, we believe the highest standards in veterinary care are achieved when clinical expertise is delivered by compassionate, motivated people in a caring and supportive environment. Inspired by the special bond between animals and people, we constantly strive to help pets, and their families live their best life.
This is a full-time nursing position for a period of 18 months with a requirement to work rotating shifts, including after hours, weekend, public holidays and peak periods.
Our Adelaide hospital is welcoming GP nurses to join our Emergency & Critical Care Specialty Veterinary Nurse Program (ECC SVNP), designed to:
- Support nurses who have a passion for emergency & critical care and have none or limited experience working in an emergency hospital. The ECC SVNP will support you working in the ECC department with highly skilled emergency nurses supporting you and teaching you along the way. A great benefit of the program is the opportunity to learn a broad range of transferrable nursing skills from our other specialist departments to complement & support your role in ECC. i.e. anaesthesia monitoring and learning how to use the scope.
- Provide an understanding of a multidisciplinaryreferral and emergency hospital with on-the-job training, specifically in Emergency and Critical Care
- Build on your current nursing knowledge and skill setwhile developing a deeper understanding of the specific roles and responsibilities within a specialist hospital setting.
- Facilitate the transition from supervised to independent specialist nursing.
- Prepare you for future permanent employment as an ECC Nurse in a specialist hospital.
Why apply for the SASH Speciality Nurse program?
Joining the SASH team means becoming part of a passionate group dedicated to your growth as a veterinary nurse. We support each other and strive to help everyone achieve their professional goals. Some of the benefits of this program include:
- An annual Continuing Education allowance. Sign up to recover and an online ECC platform with a full range of accessible ECC courses.
- A team of supportive specialists, residents, interns, nurses and service support teams.
- Team member discounts and events throughout the year.
- Being part of a culture-driven organisation that prioritises its people.
To be considered for this role, candidates must demonstrate:
- Hold a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing.
- Minimum one year of full-time experience in a General Practice Clinic.
- Have a positive attitude and a willingness to develop new skills.
This is a fantastic opportunity for general practice nurses to join our team for an 18-month period and expand on your foundational knowledge and skills in our referral and emergency settings.
You will work alongside highly skilled nurses, vets and specialist vets who will all have a hand in supporting your training along the way.
Throughout the program, some nurses may be considered for permanent role in our ECC department.
If you’re excited to be part of a supportive and positive team with a great work culture, apply today!
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