Vacancy Details

RVN

Permanent Nurse in Berkshire

ASAP - OPEN
43608
Berkshire
South East
RVN vacancy at a hospital in Windsor.

Salary Salary - £30-£35K including night duties and weekends.

Nurses are required to work at weekends and night duty as per the rota. These
normal hours of work may be varied to meet the needs of the business.

The rota will include the following shifts across a week and include one hour for
lunch unless otherwise specified:

Dispense - 8.15am to 6pm (1.5 hours lunch)
Theatre - 8am to 5pm
2nd Ops - 8am to 5.15pm
Kennels - 9.30am to 6.30pm
Recovery - 7.30am to 4.30pm
Night Duty - 4pm to 10am
Weekend - 8am to 8am

Nurses working night duties or weekends are provided with a duty room and can go to bed but they are still on-call and may be required to give medication or attend to cases during the night.
When working a Saturday, the nurse will work the Wednesday night duty, finish at 10am Thursday morning and also have Friday off.
When working a Sunday, the nurse will be off at 8am Monday morning, work as usual Tuesday and Wednesday, work the Thursday night duty and finish at 10am Friday morning.



Essential role related knowledge/skills required as below:

Qualified RVN
Supervisory experience
Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
Computer literate (experience with Excel and Word)
Strong organisation and time management skills
Customer/client focussed
Numerate
Enthusiastic
Team player
Calm under pressure.

From the end of consultations to 9pm weekdays and 5pm at weekends the On-Call nurse will take calls from clients worried about their pets and handle accordingly, which may involve contacting their vet.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities include:

Undertake nursing duties including theatre, kennels, dispense and recovery.
Administer treatments as per the rules set by the Royal College and under the
supervision of the veterinary surgeon (e.g. injections, medication, fluid therapy,
dressing, first aid).
Assist veterinary surgeon with euthanasia and other minor clinical procedures.
Undertake general cleaning duties throughout the hospital including equipment, animal quarters and premises.
Dispense drugs in accordance with professional guidelines and hospital rules.
Monitor and restock consulting rooms and dispense area as required.
Process, record and file laboratory results.
Cover evening, night and weekend nurse duties as per the rota provided.
Carry out hospital admissions and discharges with clients.
Complete allocated extra duties as required.
Undertake continuing professional and personal development associated with the role.
Ensure comprehensive records of admissions, care, treatments and outcomes are maintained.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public.
Perform reception duties in and efficient, professional and courteous manner when required.
Maintain regular consistent and professional attendance, punctuality and personal appearance.
Adhere to stated policies and procedures relating to health and safety.
Other occasional jobs at the discretion of the practice manager or head nurse.
NB - Student nurses must attend college and maintain the required commitment and application to their studies. They must also only act under the correct guidance and supervision and work within the rules set by the Royal College in relation to their experience and qualifications.

Please call 01280 850575 or email nurses@A1locums.com


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