Vet Nurse Manager-Merimbula Veterinary Clinic

About us:

Our team believes there are two very important factors that ensure great job satisfaction:

1. You are part of an experienced, caring team that challenges and supports you to be your best
2. Your surroundings allow you to wind down outside of work depending on your interests.

We have an experienced, fun loving, family orientated team. Career longevity and ensuring that work life is balanced with enjoying the beautiful area we live, are extremely important to us.

Our beautiful Sapphire Coast region offers an incredible choice of outdoor activities.  You will never be bored…at work or at play.

About the position:

This role will be responsible for leading, supervising and providing on-going training and support to our nursing team. We are looking for a nurse with leadership qualities who is seeking a dynamic role, working closely with the clinic co-ordinator. This nurse will be required to work a mixture of clinical and administrative shifts throughout the week.

• Undertaking general nursing tasks, including pre- and post-operative care, animal pathology, emergency, critical care and reception roles.
• Managing a team of 10 nurses
• Mentor and supervise trainee nurses and assist them with their course requirements.
• Discipline and provide training and direction to the nursing team when needed.
• Responsibility for roster changes when staff are sick
• Availability afterhours to facilitate any urgent clinic needs such as roster alterations or other nursing issues.
• Flexibility in days worked to cover any urgent shifts.
• Assist with day to day running and workflow of the hospital including directing vets and nurses.

About you:

• Minimum of 4 years of clinical experience (Vet Tech, Cert IV or equivalent)
• Outstanding customer service and communication skills.
• Proficiency in all aspects of veterinary nursing, including dental procedures, anaesthesia, x-rays, IV catheter placement, pathology, fluid therapy, intubations, critical care monitoring, and nurse consults.
• Solid knowledge of digital X-ray, IDEXX Catalyst, ProCyte Dx, Sedivue, dental and endoscope set up.
• Taking initiative to enhance clinic operations and efficiency
• Possesses strong leadership skills and the ability to work effectively within a team
• A calm and friendly presence, guiding and developing the nursing team, building a positive team culture.
• Flexible and adaptable within a team environment
• Previous experience in a senior or head nurse role, ideally with management experience or business insight.
• Confidence in mentoring and managing nurses and fielding client complaints.
• Exceptional problem solving and decision-making skills.

Apiam Perks and Benefits:

• Generous clinic discounts for your own fur babies. 
• VNCA membership paid for and AVNAT registration encouraged. 
• Access to VetEducation as ongoing CE and upskilling is supported and encouraged.  
• Access paid Volunteer Leave, extra Parental Leave and Apiam Wellness Day - extra day of annual leave!  
• Discounts from various retail, travel, fitness and health providers (including Kmart and Woolworths!) 
• Work life balance and mental health taken seriously, we have our own Mental Health First Aid Officer and an excellent Employee Assistance Program (free and confidential counselling sessions for you or your immediate family). 

At Apiam Animal Health we genuinely support and encourage nurse upskilling and professional development. We offer yearly discussions around career development, free monthly webinars, provide opportunities of secondment to other clinic locations across Australia and career progression pathways. 

How to Apply:

If you would like to join us at Fur Life Vet Merimbula, then apply here with your resume and cover letter.