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TRAINEE VETERINARY NURSEPort Douglas Vets needs more hands on deck! Are you looking for a new career? A fantastic opportunity has opened up to join our team as a Veterinary Nurse (entry-level) - the best bit? No experience is required!The role of a Veterinary Nurse includes (but is not limited to):- Assist vets with routine exams- Surgical and hospital nursing including monitoring anaesthetics- Prepare and administer medication as required- Admission and discharge of hospital and surgical patients- Blood collection and testing, including IV catheter placement- Assist with radiographs and ultrasound- Cleaning and sterilisation of instruments- General day-to-day nursing duties to support our team- Assist with dental scale and polish- General cleaning duties- Booking appointments and taking phone calls- The opportunity to complete Veterinary Nursing qualificationsTraining will be provided for the above.What we are looking for:- Not afraid to get your hands dirty- Proactive and self-motivated- Willingness to learn safe and effective animal handling skills- Team player- Ability to multitask- A keen eye for the finer details- Capable of working under pressure- the good, the sad, the in-between all matter- Computer skills- Excellent phone etiquette- Effective communication skills within the team and with clientsWe have a flexible work ethic, and we emphasise the importance of work-life balance. We have set rosters and do not expect our nurses to work outside of that. We always make time for lunch, no matter how busy! We also have downtime, and we allow time for training and continual professional development, staff meetings with delicious lunch courtesy of Harry and Cameron from the local Thai or burger joint. There are enticing perks there, right?If you’re interested in the role, please send through a cover letter and a current resume to the following email: [email protected].

EXPERIENCED DUTY MANAGER$75,000 - $90,000 + SuperFree accommodation for first month if requiredSupported by a well established teamThe Court House and Central Hotels in Port Douglas are some of Australia's most iconic pubs. When people worldwide talk about Port Douglas, more often than not, our famous pubs get a mention.Located in Port's main street, Macrossan Street with magnificent heritage Queenslander façade and wide open verandas, our pubs are full offering with bars, TAB and gaming facilities and well-loved pub bistros known for their emphasis on quality, fresh, local produce.The Central and Court House are proud to present some of the best live music in their beer gardens most nights of the week.We are looking for a Duty Manager to join our professional and well established management team. Reporting to the Group General Manager, responsibilities will include:* Staff Management: managing, motivating and on-going training of bar, food and kitchen staff* Customer Service: superior customer service skills; acting as a meet and greet to all customers using our bar, food and gaming facilities*Strong food and beverage knowledge and skill: substantial experience in all aspects of beverage making and presentation (beer, wine, spirits, cocktails, coffees, juices, smoothies), bar set-up and cleanliness, and substantial experience with coordinating food floor staff and working harmoniously with the kitchen team* Ambience: setting up of hotel for day and night trade to create an environment that people want to be in and feel comfortable (e.g. furniture layout, light levels, music volume, fans/ac etc)* Administration: cash/till handling including administering floats* Liaison/Coordinator of Entertainment & Security: liaising with live entertainers and managing sport/events televised on big screen and liaising and assisting with security and crowd controlIf you describe yourself as motivated, enthusiastic and have a keen eye for detail and like to lead by example, then we'd love to hear from you.Must have RSA and RCG.Resumes to our Group General Manager Robert De Carlo [email protected]

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HAVE YOUR SAY ON FLYING-FOXES - NOTICE OF INFORMATION SESSION  Details: Saturday 13 April, 11-3 pm Port Douglas Community Centre  Douglas Shire Council is preparing a Flying-fox Roost Management Plan under the State Government Flying-Fox Roost Management—Local Government Grant that will guide management of flying-foxes and their roosts throughout the shire for the next five to ten years.  You are invited to attend an information session to find out about flying-foxes and management options and share your ideas.  Contact Information: Maree Treadwell 0412 311 403

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AA meetings in Port Douglas are Open meetings. Anyone is welcome to come along. We offer a warm, friendly and safe environment for anyone struggling with alcohol.We Can Help!

FREE & CONFIDENTIAL - JPs in the Community serviceMondays 10.00am - 12.30pm PD Neighbourhood Centre,And Thursdays and Fridays 2.00pm - 4.30pm at Mossman Libraryexcept public holidays.Statutory Declarations, Affidavits, Enduring Power of Attorneys, Advanced Health Directives, certified and other documents witnessed by Justice of the Peace and Commissioner of Declarations

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