Regional Head Nurse - City of Melville

Job Description · Are you looking to step up into a managerial position? We are after a Vet Nurse who is passionate about training and mentorship – you'll be a strong patient advocate and able to maintain high levels of care, identify training gaps in clinics and then roll out th ...

Job description

Job Description

Are you looking to step up into a managerial position? We are after a Vet Nurse who is passionate about training and mentorship – you'll be a strong patient advocate and able to maintain high levels of care, identify training gaps in clinics and then roll out the solutions

About the Role

This is a Part-time (19 hours per week) 6-month Maternity Leave position.

Reporting to the Regional Clinical Director and in consultation with the Area Manager, you will be responsible for assisting with the implementation of strategic planning as it relates to clinical training, education, clinical performance, and specific recruitment for our dedicated nursing teams across the Perth GP network.

This role will provide the ability to coach and mentor at a peer group level, resulting in a lift in standards, patient care, capability and in turn client satisfaction and business performance.

Your role and responsibilities will include but are not limited to

Surgical nursing alongside our roving surgeon
Work with clinics and individual nurses to provide clinical training
Addressing clinical standards of care and assisting the clinic wherever possible in increasing nurse capability and improving the nature and quality of client & patient interactions
Provide regional mentorship to nurses needing assistance with clinical standards
Positively influence clinical outcomes aligned with strategic initiatives relating to nurse clinical care
In collaboration with the Area Manager & Regional Clinical Director, constructing a training action plan where skills gaps have been identified in clinic teams
Prepare and deliver training at Team Leader Meetings and Nurse training seminars
Oversee student placements and internships for the region
Assist Regional Clinical Director & Area Manager to identify relevant training and leverage L&D team to develop content
Assisting in interviewing, and induction of Head Nurse positions and providing assistance with other recruitment opportunities
Collaborate with industry stakeholders to create opportunities and strengthen pipeline
Collaborate with Area Manager & Regional Clinical Director to improve retention of Clinical nursing team members
Assist the Regional Clinical Director and operations team with upholding and adherence to the Greencross Standard of Care through education, training and mentoring of individuals and wider teams
About Your Skills and Abilities

Certificate IV Veterinary Nursing or above
High level knowledge and skill of professional veterinary nursing principles, practices, concepts and procedures
Has worked in a companion animal setting for a minimum of 3 years with a strong surgical background
Proven strong focus on continuing education and training
Ability to provide training and education to improve the efficiency, effectiveness and productivity of the clinic teams
Knowledge of relevant educational content and appropriate methods of delivery and the ability to develop and facilitate relevant and effective education for adult learners
Knowledge of a variety of educational options such as academic education, experiential learning, consultation, teaching others, professional reading, distance learning, research and self-directed activities
Excellent leadership and team building skills
Strong interpersonal skills to inspire patience, flexibility, creativity and perseverance in others
Good negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Ability in Microsoft Office including – Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
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