We are looking for an Experienced Head Nurse who has strong communication and team building skills and previous experience leading and motivating a high functioning nursing team.
Greencross Southport is a modern, community focused practice located within a busy shopping centre. We pride ourselves on providing gold standards of care and our trained nurses are valued as an integral part of the team.
We relocated a few years ago into a purpose built three consult room clinic. We boast a large treatment area, separate dog and cat wards, theatre and imaging rooms, and all the monitoring toys a nurse could dream of.
Our team love our location, multiple eateries and shops right outside our front door!
The responsibilities of this position will include:
- Full-time role managing a team of Vet Nurses and supporting busy Vets
- Guiding and developing the Nurse team, building a positive team culture
- Undertaking general nursing tasks, including pre and post-operative care, animal pathology and emergency and critical care
- Taking initiative to enhance clinic operations and efficiency
- Collaborating with the veterinary team to ensure high standards of patient care
- Handling client enquiries professionally in person, by email and over the phone
- Managing stock inventory to enable high quality of patient care
- Organizing maintenance and repairs of equipment in conjunction with the practice manager
Our ideal candidate:
We are looking for a person who is proudly professional and passionate about nursing, maintaining clinical standards, driving improvement, fear free/stress free handling and making sure that every animal who crosses our doorstep gets the best possible standard of care!
- Holds a Cert IV qualification in Veterinary Nursing with minimum of 2+ years of experience
- Experience coaching and mentoring Vet Nurses
- Possesses strong leadership skills and the ability to work effectively within a team
- A calm and friendly presence
- Great communication and customer service skills
- Flexible and adaptable within a team environment
- Knowledge of RX Works ideal but not essential
No day will be the same, but you will always have a supportive team around you and fantastic clients and pets walking through the door. Apply Today!
