Lead Veterinary Nurse — Medicine & Oncology (Referral)

Greencross Vet Hospital; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership development opportunities

Multidisciplinary teaching hospital

Advanced diagnostic facilities

Job summary

Greencross Vet Hospital in Werribee, VIC, is seeking a driven Team Leader for Medicine & Oncology to lead our referral nursing team. You will work closely with specialists, Heads of Department and hospital leadership to build a high-performing team and drive excellent patient care.

In this role, you will manage departmental operations, mentor staff and contribute to education for nursing and DVM students within a leading veterinary teaching hospital.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent.
• Experience nursing in a referral or specialist veterinary hospital, ideally Medicine and/or Oncology.
• Demonstrated leadership capability with the ability to develop people, manage performance and own team outcomes.
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive, accountable approach with initiative and follow-through on commitments.
• Commitment to exceptional patient care, professional development and building a successful team.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a dedicated referral nursing team, fostering a positive, accountable and high-performing team culture.
• Take ownership of departmental operations, ensuring safe, efficient and effective nursing service delivery.
• Manage rosters, staffing and skill mix to meet clinical demand while ensuring resources are used effectively.
• Collaborate with specialist clinicians and hospital departments to optimise patient flow, communication and service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Initiative

Staff wellbeing

Education

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

Job description

Greencross Vet Hospital in Werribee, VIC, is seeking a driven Team Leader for Medicine & Oncology to lead our referral nursing team. You will work closely with specialists, Heads of Department and hospital leadership to build a high-performing team and drive excellent patient care.

In this role, you will manage departmental operations, mentor staff and contribute to education for nursing and DVM students within a leading veterinary teaching hospital.