Veterinary Head Nurse - North Tawton - Up to £35,000 per annum
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Veterinary Head Nurse to join our dynamic team. The Veterinary Head Nurse will play a key leadership role in managing our nursing staff, ensuring high-quality patient care, and fostering a positive work environment.
Responsibilities:
1. Leadership: Provide leadership and direction to the nursing team, including scheduling, training, and performance management.
2. Patient Care: Oversee all aspects of patient care, including administering medications, monitoring anesthesia, and assisting with surgeries and procedures. Contribute to the on-call nurse rota.
3. Client Communication: Communicate with clients regarding patient updates, treatment plans, and discharge instructions.
4. Equipment and Inventory Management: Maintain and organize medical supplies, equipment, and medications to ensure efficient operations.
5. Staff Training: Develop and implement training programs for nursing staff to enhance their skills and knowledge. Clinical coach to a Student nurse, training given.
6. Staff organisation of on-call rota and day to day responsibilities for the nursing team.
7. Quality Control: Monitor and maintain high standards of care and cleanliness throughout the practice, including the branch surgeries.
8. Collaboration: Collaborate with veterinarians and other staff members to provide comprehensive care for patients.
9. Emergency Response: Assis...