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Veterinary Nurse

Employer
Global Academy Jobs
Location
Australia
Closing date
May 29, 2018

Job Details

School of Veterinary Science

The School of Veterinary Science has a rich history, having been founded in 1936, and with a reputation for graduating highly capable veterinarians. The Veterinary Science program at UQ has full accreditation with the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council, the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and the American Veterinary Medical Association. The School also contributes to programs in veterinary technology and animal & veterinary bioscience. The respected QS World Rankings recently ranked UQ as 22nd in the world in the field of Veterinary Science.

The School of Veterinary Science has high quality facilities at the UQ Gatton Campus, providing the teaching, research and clinical infrastructure and resources to further develop its strong reputation as a leading provider of veterinary training, research and clinical care. The Veterinary Teaching Hospital is an organisational unit within the School that includes all of the School’s clinical facilities; the equine and small animal hospitals at Gatton, the Clinical Studies Centre at Gatton, and a small animal hospital & large animal clinic at Dayboro (northwest of Brisbane).

 

The role

The successful appointee will provide support and assistance to veterinary staff and to assist Clinical Academics in the undergraduate teaching of veterinary and veterinary technology students in a clinical environment. 

The successful incumbents will be required to work a rotating shift roster where shifts are continuously rostered 24 hours a days for 7 days a week.

 

The person

Applicants should possess a Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing or an equivalent Bachelor degree, as well as a minimum of 2 years nursing experience. You should also have a demonstrated ability to deliver and maintain high standards of professional veterinary nursing in all areas, combined with high level organisation skills, the ability to work flexibly, good communication skills, and knowledge of ethical requirements.   

The University of Queensland values diversity and inclusion and actively encourages applications from those who bring diversity to the University. Please refer to the University’s Diversity and Inclusion webpage (https://staff.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/human-resources/diversity) for further information and points of contact if you require additional support.  

Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to the contact person listed in the job advertisement.

 

Remuneration

This is a full-time, continuing appointment at HEW Level 4. The remuneration package will be in the range $59,429 - $63,305 p.a., plus employer superannuation contributions of up to 17% (total package will be in the range $69,532 - $74,067 p.a.).

Shift loadings may apply in accordance with the relevant Enterprise Agreement. 

 

Position Description

 position-description-professional-SVS.pdf

 

Enquiries

To discuss this role please contact Gary Fitzgerald on +61 408 081 958 or g.fitzgerald1@uq.edu.au.

To submit an application for this role, use the Apply button below. All applicants must supply the following documents: Cover letter, Resume and Selection Criteria responses.

For information on completing the application process click here.

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Global Academy Jobs works with over 250 universities worldwide to promote academic mobility and international research collaboration. Global problems need international solutions. Our jobs board and emails reach the academics and researchers who can help.

"The globalisation of higher education continues apace, driving in turn the ongoing development of the global knowledge economy, striving for solutions to the world’s problems and educating a next generation of leaders and contributors."

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