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**Job Title: OOH ward RVN
Reporting to: Nurse team leader
Location: Wakefield
Hours: 28 hours per week on average
Salary: £29,300 FTE - pro rata amount £20,500 plus £1250 OOH supplement**
An OOH ward RVN position has opened at Paragon Veterinary Referrals, Paragon Park, Wakefield. This is a part-time position working 7 on 7 off. The shift pattern is: Saturday and Sunday (11:30am-8pm) then Monday to Friday (3:30pm-12am) before having 7 shifts off.
We are seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and organised RVN to work within the inpatient care setting, including medical and surgical wards and cattery. The ideal candidate will be passionate, positive, and able to work under pressure. The RVN should be proactive, able to manage time effectively and work within a team.
This opportunity would suit an RVN who enjoys all aspects of ward nursing, including triaging patients, managing emergencies, and providing intensive care to canine and feline patients. The candidate would enjoy working in a busy environment, within a small team.
Key duties will include:
* Creating and delivering nursing care plans to numerous inpatients
* Nursing intensive and critical patients
* Performing handover to the team between shifts
* Working as part of a team
* Teaching and sharing knowledge
* Infection Control
Previous experience of nursing within an intensive care unit setting is desirable, but not essential.
Benefit package includes
* Competitive salary
* 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays pro rata
* Birthday off work
* Appealing rota to encourage a good work/life balance
* Salary dependant on experience
* Staff discount scheme
* CPD allowance with days off to attend
* Employee assistance programme
To find out more about this vacancy, please contact Rebecca Coleman