We are seeking an experienced nurse who is ready to elevate their career, support an exceptional nursing team, and make a meaningful difference in a locally loved hospital!As Emergency Head Nurse, you will work closely with the hospital leadership team while remaining actively involved on the clinical floor. This role is designed as a working leadership position, providing support to our veterinarians, mentoring the nursing team, and helping drive operational excellence across the hospital while embodying our PAKT values.Passion, Authentic, Caring, Knowledge & TogethernessThe Role:Full-time position (38 hours per week)Rotating roster including:Day shiftsEvening shiftsOvernight shiftsWeekend shiftsEvery second weekend offThis is an exciting opportunity for an experienced emergency nurse who is ready to take the next step in their career and make a genuine impact!You will:Lead by example and provide strong clinical leadership on the floorSupport and mentor our nursing team, helping individuals grow their skills and confidenceSupport exceptional patient care across complex emergency and critical care casesHelp drive clinical standards, operational excellence, and continuous improvementFoster a positive, supportive, and collaborative workplace cultureContribute to education, training, and professional development within the nursing teamWe are looking for someone who:Is an experienced and highly capable veterinary nurseHas a strong background in emergency and/or critical care nursingLeads by example and inspires those around themEnjoys mentoring, coaching, and developing othersIs confident working in a fast-paced and complex emergency environmentEmbraces continuous learning and improvementCommunicates with authenticity, compassion, and confidenceBuilds positive and collaborative team cultureIs ready to take the next step in their leadership journeyWhat we offer:Above-award remunerationExposure to advanced emergency, critical care, and referral medicine casesSpecialist-led education and continuing professional developmentRECOVER Rescuer Certification (CPR) supportCareer progression pathways within a growing network of referral and emergency hospitalsEmployee discounts across ARH Hospitals, Greencross Vets, and PetbarnA supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team environmentThe opportunity to make a genuine impact as a clinical leaderWhy Choose ARH Wollongong?At Animal Referral Hospital (ARH), you’re not simply joining an emergency department - you’re becoming part of one of Australia’s most established referral and emergency veterinary networks.ARH Wollongong provides an exciting environment for nurses who are passionate about learning, critical thinking, complex cases, and working alongside experienced clinicians.Our hospital manages a broad and complex referral caseload, for an Emergency Head Nurse, this means an opportunity to lead a highly skilled team while continuing to develop your own clinical expertise.If you’ve been wanting to elevate your career to the next level then please submit your application via the link!
