Oncology Nurse
- Part-time opportunity in a fast-paced ECC team
- Provide care to Oncology patients alongside a Veterinary Oncology registrar
- Perform clinical skills, patient care, and client communication
- Part-Time opportunity available!
- Be part of a fast-paced ECC team in a cutting-edge, 24/7 specialist hospital
- Grow your skills fast with paid CE, internal training, and expert team support
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 pets and their families, we strive every day to help them live their best lives.
SASH Adelaide offers a comprehensive range of specialist veterinary services, including 24/7 Emergency & Critical Care (ECC), Surgery, Internal Medicine, Dermatology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, and Diagnostic Imaging.
We have an exciting new opportunity available to work alongside our Veterinary Oncology registrar – Dr Felicity McGovern to provide care to a range of Oncology patients. This role mixes clinical skills, patient care and client communication all in one. Learn what it takes to follow an Oncology patient from diagnostics and staging to a targeted treatment plan. Be a part of a team that strives for gold-standard patient care and prioritises fear free handling.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Admitting and discharging Oncology patients
- Performing pre-GA safety check list.
- Perform basic physical examinations including TPR
- Collect and run bloodwork
- Assist with consultations
- Prepare for sedation and anaesthesia
- Monitoring procedures including staging, sampling and treatments
- Calculating, preparing and administering chemotherapy medications
- Understand the importance of accurate chemotherapy dosing and steps taken to prevent or manage incorrect dose administration
- Providing a safe and positive experience to patients
- Running and maintaining a clinical setting
- Maintain department stock levels
- Nursing and management of oncology in patients
- Handover inpatients to relevant departments when needed
- Follow infection control and policies
- Understand and follow workplace safety protocols for the safe handling and administration of cytotoxic chemotherapy and treated pets
- Identify and manage chemotherapy extravasation injury
- Support whole hospital approach
To be considered for this role, you will need to demonstrate:
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent (required)
- Ideally a minimum of 1 year specialty experience
- Available to work 8am – 6pm shifts
- Ability to balance clinical work with administrative responsibilities
- Organised, proactive, and confident managing shifting priorities
If you’re ready to step into a new position, influence positive change, and continue growing your clinical and professional skills, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply today!
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