National Trust of Australia Queensland (NTAQ) is a membership-based community organisation and registered charity that works to protect, conserve and celebrate the Environmental, Built and Cultural heritage of our State. The biggest property in the portfolio is Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary and its well-known Wildlife Hospital. Since its creation in 1989, Currumbin Wildlife Hospital has grown to be one of the busiest wildlife hospitals in the world, now treating over 15,000 animals every year. In addition, the hospital provides veterinary care to the Sanctuary animal collection and conducts world-leading research and conservation projects, often working collaboratively with high level partners. Our company values are to be Welcoming, Efficiently, work Safely and have Fun! If this sounds like you, please read on. The Currumbin Wildlife Hospital is currently seeking a passionate and experienced Veterinary Nurse to join our team on a Fulltime basis. The Hospital prides itself on providing the highest level of care possible to our patients and the successful candidate will join a team of 7 veterinarians and 30 vet nurses.   This role will primarily work with wild animals as well as scope to work with Sanctuary animals. Position details & dutiesThis role will be Responsible for providing an exceptional standard of health monitoring, clinical nursing, and husbandry care. Demonstrate and undertake safe capture and restraint techniques of both native and exotic species.Assist veterinarians during examinations and clinical/surgical procedures.   Undertake laboratory diagnostic procedures, including sample collection and storage.Calculate, prepare and administer medications, including anaesthetics, under veterinary instruction.Maintain veterinary medical and surgical equipment; keep associated maintenance records - reporting on issues as required.Undertake associated administrative duties including recording and maintaining clinical treatment files, laboratory diagnostic test results and booking appointments.Demonstrate a strong commitment to wildlife/exotic clinical nursing education.Assist with the teaching of Clinical EMS, Veterinary Nursing/Tech students, and volunteers.Liaise with carers, and members of the public with regards to the animals in your care. Selection Criteria:Certificate 4 of Veterinary Nursing preferred or equivalent recognised qualification.Strong understanding, knowledge and practical clinical nursing skills of zoo, exotic & native wildlife speciesIdeally two or more years of post-qualification experience in the Veterinary industry working with wildlife and exotic species.Can demonstrate a highly flexible, cooperative, and positive attitude.Has high level of time management and organisational skills with a genuine ability to multitask.Has a professional approach to duties and standard of personal presentation.Must be comfortable undertaking media tasks, tours of the hospital/presenting to small groups.Must have very capable computer skills.Can liaise and communicate in a friendly and effective manner with all key contacts including internal department staff, volunteers, external local community groups and associated veterinary contacts.A knowledge and understanding of the key elements of Currumbin Sanctuary Wildlife Hospital and Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is desirable. Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.How to ApplyYour application should include your resume plus a brief cover letter stating how you meet the Selection Criteria.  AUD Currumbin 4223