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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailJob Title: Part- Time Ward RVN
Reporting to: Nurse team leader
Location: Wakefield
Hours: 22.5 hours per week 1 in 7 on- call Saturday night shifts
A ward RVN position has opened at Paragon Veterinary Referrals Paragon Park Wakefield. This is a part-time position working 22.5 hours per week with 1 in 7 on-call Saturday night shifts.
We are seeking a dedicated compassionate and organised RVN to work within the inpatient care setting including medical and surgical wards cattery and ICU. The ideal candidate will be passionate positive and able to work under pressure. The RVN should be proactive able to manage time effectively and work within a team.
This opportunity would suit an RVN who enjoys all aspects of ICU and ward nursing including triaging patients managing emergencies and providing intensive care to canine and feline patients. The candidate would enjoy working in a busy environment within a small team.
Key duties will include:
Creating and delivering nursing care plans to numerous inpatients
Nursing intensive and critical patients
Performing handover to the team between shifts
Working as part of a team
Teaching and sharing knowledge
Infection Control
Previous experience of nursing within an intensive care unit setting is desirable but not essential. Must be at least 1 year post-registration to be considered.
Benefit package includes
Competitive salary
5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays pro rata
Birthday off work
Appealing rota to encourage a good work/life balance
Salary dependant on experience
Staff discount scheme
CPD allowance with days off to attend
Employee assistance programme
About us
We are a new state-of-the-art multi-disciplinary referral small animal practice based in Wakefield West Yorkshire. With our practice being RCVS accredited to Small Animal Veterinary Hospital level it allows us to provide outstanding levels of care to our patients with a kind and compassionate approach. Our Paragon team is committed to highest quality of care and the excellence of service assuring patients get the best possible treatment.
At Linnaeus we are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all our Associates. We have an amazing team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across our practices and central support office in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available for everyone.
To find out more about this vacancy please contact Rebecca Coleman at
Salary Value: From 29000 Per annum;
Salary Description: The salary will pro rated;
Part-Time