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. NTAQ collection includes Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, and the renowned Currumbin 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 almost 15,000 animals every year. In addition, the hospital provides veterinary care to the Sanctuary animal collection and importantly, conducts world-leading research and conservation projects, often working collaboratively with high level partners. The Currumbin Wildlife Hospital is currently seeking a passionate and experienced Casual Veterinary Nurse to join our team. Position details & dutiesResponsible for providing an exceptional standard of health monitoring, clinical nursing and husbandry care to the Hospitals native wildlife and exotic patients.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.This is a casual position that requires the successful candidate to be available for casual shifts on a regular basis, over 7 days including some evening work and sometimes at short notice.Pay rate and conditions are under the Amusements, Events & Recreation Award 2020, with the pay grade, dependent upon level of experience and qualifications. Selection Criteria: Hold a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent recognised qualification.Strong understanding, knowledge and practical clinical nursing skills in zoo, exotic & native wildlife species.Ideally 2 years’ post qualification experience in the Veterinary industry with 1 or more of those years working with wildlife and exotic species.Can demonstrate a highly flexible, cooperative and positive attitude.Has high level 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. AUD Currumbin 4223