Veterinary Head Nurse

The successful candidate will have the responsibility of leading a small team of dedicated staff. Our ideal candidate is professional, passionate about nursing, attentive to maintaining clinical standards, driving improvement and providing the best possible standard of care!

This is a permanent full-time role. Rostered Mondays – Fridays with some weekend or on call hours.

Hourly Rate negotiable dependant on experience.

We are looking for a Head Nurse to guide and develop our team, maintaining and building on our positive team culture! We are looking for someone to:

-be a leader, a team player, a good communicator and have excellent people skills.

-have the initiative to encourage and coordinate an effective, productive and harmonious workplace.

- manage, supervise and coordinate our nursing staff and related duties to ensure the high-quality patient care we are known for.

- maximise the efficiency and effectiveness of the clinic and its workflow, keeping operational functions well-coordinated, functional and to completion.

- ensure all relevant standards are adhered to and ensure staff are updated of any changes to protocols

- organise and direct monthly staff meetings and training sessions. Encourage participation in continuous skills and knowledge education

- work in sync with the Vets and Practice Manager to manage workflow and clientele

- be flexible, adaptable and has an extensive knowledge of veterinary nursing procedures

About us:

• Satur Vets is a busy clinic with a high surgical and consulting caseload
• Independently owned mixed practice clinic
• Great team, close supportive community, loyal client base
• Competitive remuneration
• Top of the line facilities and equipment
• Close proximity to Newcastle, Tamworth and Sydney
• Growing business
• Voted Best of the Best for Customer Service in the Hunter Valley region

About your new role:

• Full-time role managing a team of Vet Nurses and supporting busy Vets
• Managing, supporting and developing the Nurse team, building a positive team culture
• Undertaking general nursing tasks, including pre and post-operative care, animal pathology. emergency and critical care
• Performing minor procedures and nurse consults as required
• Handling client enquiries professionally
• Induction, training, and continual development of nursing staff
• To develop and improve veterinary nursing processes and procedures
• Work closely with the Head Veterinarian to coordinate the consult and surgery schedules
• Perform high level nursing tasks without supervision
• Assisting with general and surgical nursing duties

What you’ll bring:

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing with minimum 3+ years nursing experience
• Management experience will also be highly regarded

If you think this sounds like the career path you have been waiting for please apply

How to apply

An up-to-date resume with a cover letter including:

• Why you are applying for this role
• What leadership qualities do you have
• What you would bring to the role
• Goals for your future career

Applications should be via email, addressed to our Practice Manager Megan McClenahan saturvetsmuswellbrook@outlook.com

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