Job Description

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Job Title: ICU Ward Nurse


Salary: 28,000-31,000 per annum DOE


Location: Newmarket, Cambridge


Job Type: Permanent


Hours: 40 hours per week

About us

Develop your career with DWR and be part of something special!


Founded in 2003 by Professor Dick White, and now part of the Linnaeus Group, DWR has grown rapidly to become the largest private veterinary referral hospital in the UK. DWR is a busy, purpose-built specialist referral-only small animal veterinary hospital providing 24/7 referral-only services for patients across England, via our dedicated team of world-class clinicians, RVNs and support colleagues. The hospital is fully equipped with the latest surgical equipment and diagnostic facilities commensurate with a flagship specialist veterinary hospital.

Your role and responsibilities

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and enthusiastic nurse in our emergency and critical and care (ECC) Department, you will be responsible for delivering the highest standards of nursing care for critical patients. The role includes clinical nursing of patients hospitalised in our intensive care unit (ICU), as well as performing urgent triage of patients and assisting with initial stabilisation in our purpose build emergency receiving room. You will be working alongside ECC specialists and experienced nurses in a well- equipped department in a purpose built, state of the art ICU and Emergency Room.


This position offers the opportunity to utilise a variety of nursing skills, with a small amount of clint base integration. The role will suit someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment. The suitable candidate should be willing to learn and develop their knowledge in a referral setting, previous referral experience is preferred. We have a very supportive team, and we encourage further ECC training and other future opportunities that are available at DWR ,to be a Clinical Supervisor/Mentor, Buddy or to take on a Championship role.


Our nurses take pride in providing excellent patient care, nursing at DWR is demanding and it can be busy, but it is an incredibly rewarding job!

Job Purpose:

Provide excellent animal care by carrying out veterinary nursing duties in line with the appropriate standard operating procedures and policies.

Key accountabilities

Undertake nursing duties in ICU department and ER. Administer treatment and medications as prescribed by the MRCVS. Caring for, and appropriate monitoring of in-patients including critical care and infectious patients. Triaging patients, and carring out procedures prescribed by the RCVS. Carry out nursing duties such as patient handling and restraint, taking blood samples, placing Intravenous Catheters, handling and using Feeding Tubes and Chest Drains. The placing, handling and maintenance of Urinary Catheters. Central veneus cather, Picc, Urine Catheters. Accurate calculation and administration of a variety of drugs in various forms including CRIs. Dispensing drugs in accordance with professional guidelines and practice policy. Demonstrate an excellent work ethic and capability in all nursing duties, including a high level of hygiene and the ability to recognise and undertake relevant actions with regards to infection control. Monitoring and support of patients under sedation for CVL, Chest drain placment as needed. Nursing care of patients pre and post procedures and GA/sedations including recovery. Maintain up to date and accurate clinical records including invoicing of provided care and hospitilisation records. To participate in ICU rounds, team meetings and briefings with colleagues and communicate clearly and professionally. Assist with stock management within ICU/ ER. Use and maintain sterilisation equipment following SOPs. Use and maintainance of diagnostic equipment. Undertake continuing professional and personal development associated with the role, including required in-house training. Assisting colleagues as required including PCAs and SVNs Comply with the requirements of Health & Safety, other relevant legislation and DWR policies. Carry out any other reasonable duties within the overall function of the role, occasional work in other areas might be required in line with practice needs.

Please note this is a full-time position, working on a rota of 40 hours per week. Monday to Friday with 1:4 weekend rota working in ICU/ ER where TOIL is provided, participation in the Bank Holiday rota is also required.

Education

Essential + Registered Veterinary Nurse
Preferred + Dip AVN
+ ECC
+ Veterinary Technician Specialist

Experience

Essential + Previous ECC/ER Veterinary Nursing experience
Preferred + Referral Nursing experience

Skills & Knowledge

Essential + IT literate
+ Highly organised with the ability to multitask
+ Manage time and workload effectively
+ Able to deal with multiple stakeholders at all levels
+ Confident, effective communicator who is able to build rapport quickly

Personal Attributes

Excellent all-round nursing skills Passion for delivering outstanding client and patient care A team player who enjoys working in a supportive working environment Able to use initiative and challenge the status quo Enthusiastic, positive and determined Articulate and confident Desire to progress and expand your knowledge and skills further

Benefits

5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave RCVS and VDS fees paid External CPD funded Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program Career progression opportunities Staff discount schemes Life Assurance Enhanced sickness pay Enhanced equal family leave E-car salary sacrifice scheme Wellness program including: Employee assistance program Eyecare voucher scheme Free annual Flu jab Cycle to work scheme Recruitment referral reward scheme

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 Program which is available for everyone.


If you would like to apply for this role, please click the Apply Button or for more information, please feel free to reach out directly to our Referral Nursing Talent Acquisition Business Partner - Becca Thompson at Becca.Thompson@linnaeusgroup.co.uk


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We are proud to be Linnaeus, part of Mars. Linnaeus is a forward-thinking group of highly respected primary care and specialist referral practices in the UK and Ireland. Being family owned and part of Mars Veterinary Health, the largest veterinary company in the world, allows us to focus on advancing the veterinary profession to provide industry-leading pet care and unique career opportunities for our people. Why Linnaeus? - We pride ourselves in offering high-quality excellence of service and clinical care for our clients and their pets - We lead on sustainability and collectively drive positive change for people, pets and the planet - We prioritise your mental health and wellbeing - valuing equity, diversity and inclusion - We support your personal and professional development with best-in-class career frameworks and training programmes. We will empower and support you to grow your career from day one. We team up within our Mars family in partnership for a stronger future. Linnaeus is an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We treat each other fairly and equitably and we are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse for all our Associates. At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. If you would like to apply for this role, please click the Apply Button or for more information, please feel free to reach out directly to our Talent Acquisition team at careers@linnaeusgroup.co.uk