Nurse Manager Surgery

3 weeks ago

Gold Coast City, Australia Veterinary Specialist Services Pty Ltd. Full time

We are seeking applications from experienced and passionate veterinary nurses for the position of Nurse Manager in our Surgery Department, in a full-time capacity. This role is essential to the smooth and efficient operation of our surgical nursing and animal attendant team, focusing on positive leadership, procedure coordination, and collaboration across our hospital.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead the nursing and animal attendant team within the surgery department, ensuring a positive and productive work environment.
- Perform probation and performance reviews.
- Perform recruitment for the nursing and animal attendant team within the surgery department.
- Oversee the nurse and animal attendant scheduling to always ensure adequate staffing levels.
- Oversee the approval of timesheets outside of normal rostered hours.
- Oversee the management of annual leave and personal leave requests.
- Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development.

Hands-on Nursing and Procedure Coordination:

- Oversee and coordinate all surgical procedures (back up to procedures coordinator), ensuring optimal use of resources and adherence to best practices.
- Manage daily operations, organizing workflows and collaborating with surgeons and other veterinary professionals to deliver high-quality patient care.
- Work on the floor at least 2-3 days per week, providing ongoing training and mentoring to the team.

Reporting and Communication:

- Always maintain clear and effective communication channels with all team members.
- Submit a monthly report to the Hospital Operations Manager.
- Prepare for and attend weekly meetings with the Hospital Operations Manager, providing a thorough update on performance, scheduling, concerns, or to celebrate wins.

Our Ideal Candidate:

- A nurse with a Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing or a Veterinary Technologist degree with a keen interest in taking that next step in your career into a management role.
- Previous experience working in a specialty hospital is desired.
- Exceptional organizational abilities with a focus on efficiency and high standards of care.
- Passion for surgery with an inclusive approach to patient care.
- A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
- Willingness to learn and grow.

Interested?
Please submit your CV and a cover letter to hr@vss.net.au
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