Job Title: Head Veterinary Nurse
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We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse to fill the position of Head RVN. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate individual who wants to advance their career in a supportive environment focused on clinical excellence.
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The successful candidate will be responsible for effectively managing the nursing team, fostering exceptional teamwork, and upholding the highest standards of clinical care. This includes overseeing clinical nursing duties, such as inpatient care, surgical nursing, and consultations, as well as mentoring junior nurses and support staff.
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Additional responsibilities include setting professional conduct standards, supporting practice improvement projects, managing the nursing team's performance and appraisals, and organizing training to ensure high nursing care standards. The role also involves overseeing stock levels and equipment maintenance, staying updated on veterinary legislation and ensuring compliance, providing clinical coaching, and maintaining Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI) membership.
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The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in first opinion practice, demonstrated leadership abilities, and a commitment to providing exceptional veterinary care.
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Benefits:
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• Work life balance: 22 days annual leave entitlement, Birthday leave
- Focus on employee wellbeing: Paid Maternity, Paternity and Adoptive leave packages, Cycle to work scheme, EAP and wellbeing centre access, Paid bereavement leave, Company sick pay
- Development: 600 annual CPD allowance with 3 days paid (pro-rata), Bespoke Graduate Nurse Academy, Nurse Evolve and many more in-house academies, Funding of any Certificates / Diplomas / PhDs you may want to pursue, Leadership Academy for all future leaders, including Head Nurses and Practice Managers, Career progression opportunities
- Professional memberships: VCI membership paid, VDS cover paid
- Additional benefits: Pawesome benefits various discounts including retails and virtual gym, Employee pension contributions, Discounted staff pet veterinary fees, Free flu jabs
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