Deputy Head Nurse – Edinburgh HF2889

Deputy Head Nurse required to join at a veterinary hospital team in Edinburgh.The role will be primarily based at the Hospital with some work at the branches. You will assist the Head Nurse and Management team to effectively oversee the teams of Nurses, Student Nurses and Animal Care Assistants. The role will primarily be a clinical lead but with a split in shifts there will be some administration days too.
The role will involve the following duties:
• Daily clinical RVN duties
• Working with the Head RVN to provide performance reviews (PDRs)
• Training and co-ordination for the nursing and ACA teams
• Assisting with the hiring process of RVNs, SVNs and ACAs
• Assist with induction, training, support, management and development of new staff members within the RVN, SVN and ACA teams
The candidate will ideally have 4 years of experience as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in a clinical setting with excellent communication skills and good clinical knowledge at a hospital level. You must be proactive and motivated to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and create a good workplace environment. The candidate must be critically minded and able to make quick decisions to ensure that the workplace remains safe and efficient, with good organisational skills and a keen eye for detail. Competitive salary, CPD, generous holiday, memberships paid plus more. For more information please contact Helen Foster on 07557 348937 or email your CV to [email protected]