Location: West Yorkshire

Salary: Starting from £27,000

Are you a passionate and dedicated Surgical Registered Veterinary Nurse looking to advance your career in the world of theatre-based nursing? If so, there is a perfect opportunity for you!

Role and Responsibilities:

In this role, the selected candidate will play a pivotal role within the surgical team, contributing to the highest standards of care for our patients. 

Responsibilities will include:

· Theatre Preparation: Assisting in the preparation of theatre suites and equipment to ensure everything is in order for surgical procedures.

· Patient Care: Preparing patients for surgery, performing imaging procedures, and fulfilling roles as both a circulating nurse and an anesthesia nurse.

· Anesthesia Expertise: Utilizing experience in anesthesia and theater practices or demonstrating a keen interest to develop in this area.

· Patient Flow: Ensuring an efficient and effective patient flow through the theater suites while delivering exceptional care.

Key Responsibilities Include:

· Collaborating with lead surgical nurses, clinicians, fellow nurses, and patient care assistants to provide top-notch care for surgical patients.

· Monitoring and maintaining anesthesia during surgical procedures.

· Ensuring the proper maintenance and organization of surgical kits, kit lists, and storage. Providing training to new team members.

· Accurate record-keeping, especially regarding kennel sheets, anesthetic sheets, and hospitalization records.

· Active participation in team briefings and daily huddles to enhance communication and efficiency.

· Assisting with the completion of clinical audits to ensure quality standards.

· Attending regular nursing team meetings to review processes and protocols, with a focus on progress and improvement.

· Collaborating with the surgical lead and CNM’s to plan the daily case load and patient flow, highlighting any arising issues or concerns.

Requirements:

· Qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN).

· Proactive, enthusiastic, approachable, and an excellent team player.

· Able to use your own initiative and be self-motivated.

What the client can offer:

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to expand their skills and knowledge in various anesthesia and analgesia techniques, including CRIs, nerve blocks, and epidurals. Access to state-of-the-art monitoring equipment and thorough training in monitoring techniques, such as blood pressure monitoring, capnography, ECG, and arterial blood gas analysis, to ensure patients receive the highest level of care.

This role involves working with a dynamic and diverse caseload, collaborating with a dedicated team across first opinion, referral, and emergency cases. It is a position that provides constant challenges and rewards, requiring teamwork and dedication to both the service and its patients.

How to Apply:

If you are ready to take the next step in your veterinary nursing career and meet the above requirements, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please send your CV to [email protected]or call 01392 691033

Please quote the following reference number when you apply

Ref:CA10206