Nurse Manager

Add expected salary to your profile for insightsNot for Profit | Full-time Permanent | Animal Care and Veterinary Services Award rate $37.58 per hourAbout UsAWLQ is one of Queensland's most dynamic and best-loved charities.
Our organisation is the leader in the zero euthanasia movement nationally and is considered a national leader in animal welfare.
AWLQ locally provides a safe haven for close to 11,000 stray and homeless animals each year while also assisting other communities in saving homeless animals.In addition to our shelter work, we are committed to keeping pets and people together by providing lifesaving support and resources to people in need with companion animals.
We are known for our grassroots and innovative community-based animal welfare work, including our community vet clinics, Getting to Zero, Golden Hearts Seniors' Support Program, and the National Desexing Network.Join us and make a difference
As a valued and experienced Veterinary Nurse, you will use your positive energy, extensive experience, team leadership, and development skills to manage the daily Veterinary operations, supporting your team to treat and care for animals on the journey to their new homes.About the roleAs the Nurse Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day veterinary operations, guide and support your team, and have the ability to stay hands-on with nursing.
You will work with our dedicated team to ensure the welfare of animals in care, dogs, cats, livestock, and small pets is to the highest standard.You will manage the surgery and consult schedules, ensuring animals receive the care they need and progress as quickly as possible to adoption.
You will help develop and expand programs, including fostering, always looking for new opportunities, and providing feedback and recommendations to improve processes and operations.
You will nurture your team providing growth and development.Key ResponsibilitiesTeam leadership: Provide guidance and support to the team so they love and thrive in their rolesPolicies and procedures: Assist with the implementation and compliance of new and existing policies and proceduresConsult Support: Support veterinarians with routine health examinations and medical casesNursing Support: Assist in radiography, surgical procedures, monitor patient anesthesia, and post-operative procedures.
In-house and external pathology procedures.
Prepare medications as requiredInpatient Care: Nurse hospitalised animals, monitors clinical signs, and communicates with the teamOrganisation Pro: Prepare and implement surgery and consult schedulesPatient files: Data entry of health, treatment, and patient informationProcesses: Compliance with AWLQ policy and procedure, in addition to compliance with state and federal legislationRecruitment, training, and mentorship: Assist with recruitment, providing training and development of the nursing team and volunteersEquipment Maintenance: Scheduling and management of veterinary equipmentStock control and ordering suppliesWhat are the minimum requirements for this position?
Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or recognised equivalent5+ years' vet nursing experienceExperience as a senior nurse or in a leadership positionExcellent animal care and handling skillsExperience in a busy, fast-paced work environmentPrevious experience in a shelter/rescue environment will be highly regardedTo be successful in this role, you will have:Strong Interpersonal and Communication SkillsAbility to manage your own time effectively and respectful of the time of othersCompletes tasks thoroughly with strong attention to detail within deadlinesVersatility, flexibility and positivityUnlock job insightsSalary match Number of applicants Skills matchFounded in 1959, Animal Welfare League Queensland (AWLQ) has become one of Australia's leading and largest animal welfare organisations.
We are committed to creating lasting changes for animals in our society through cutting edge national initiatives.
Our four rehoming centres care for more than 10,000 abandoned and homeless animals every year and thousands more are saved through our Community Vet Clinics.Founded in 1959, Animal Welfare League Queensland (AWLQ) has become one of Australia's leading and largest animal welfare organisations.
We are committed to creating lasting changes for animals in our society through cutting edge national initiatives.
Our four rehoming centres care for more than 10,000 abandoned and homeless animals every year and thousands more are saved through our Community Vet Clinics.To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory.
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