Ninja Nurse

Langford Veterinary Services; Langford; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading veterinary referral hospital as a Ninja Nurse, where you'll rotate through multiple departments, supporting inpatient care and procedures. This dynamic role provides the chance to expand your skills and knowledge in a varied clinical environment while participating in teaching and mentorship. Enjoy comprehensive benefits, including 5 weeks of holiday, on-site wellbeing programs, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday per year plus bank holidays

On-site Mental Wellbeing Champions

Annual CPD allowance

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Free onsite parking

Pension scheme with up to 8% employer contribution

Qualifications

• At least 12 months of experience in veterinary practice, preferably in a referral environment.
• Registered with RCVS and experience in clinical coaching.
• Effective communication skills and commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical nursing duties under supervision and maintain detailed patient records.
• Administer medications and engage in clinical governance activities.
• Supervise and teach veterinary and nursing undergraduates.

Skills

Clinical coaching

Effective communication

Clinical governance

Patient record management

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

Advanced Diploma

Job description

Are you a dynamic and enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse ready to take on a varied and rewarding challenge? Join our team as a Ninja Nurse, a unique rotational role that allows you to work across multiple departments within our referral hospital.

As a Ninja Nurse, you’ll rotate through many areas of the hospital:

• ward areas
• imaging to support sedations
• oncology
• theatre

Working as part of the hospital nursing team to support all clinical services and facilitate case flow through each department.

This role offers the opportunity to explore the referral hospital environment and expand referral-specific knowledge and experience. We seek dynamic, hardworking nurses willing to move across hospital departments under the guidance of the Nursing Management and head nurse teams. This position is ideal for those wishing to work in a referral setting without specializing in one area.

Applicants should have at least 1 year of qualified nursing experience.

Previous experience in a referral environment is desirable but not essential.

You will participate in teaching and supervising Veterinary and Veterinary Nursing undergraduates during their clinical rotations.

Flexibility is required as the role involves participation in the Out-Of-Hours (OOH) rota, including some weekend work.

Benefits and Wellbeing

We prioritize our staff's wellbeing and development through various support initiatives, including:

Time off
- 5 weeks holiday per year plus bank holidays
- Additional holiday for Long Service

Wellbeing
- On-site Mental Wellbeing Champions
- EDI Committee
- Employee Forum
- Menopause Café
- Wellbeing talks and events
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity and paternity pay (after 2 years’ service)

Health
- SimplyHealth Cashplan
- Free annual flu vaccination
- Free Specsavers eye test voucher

Additional Perks
- Free onsite parking
- U2 bus service to Bristol
- Annual CPD allowance
- Employee discount
- Pension scheme with up to 8% employer contribution
- Reimbursement of one professional membership fee per year

How to Apply

If this role aligns with your career goals, click ‘Apply’ to join Langford Vets.

• Closing date: 13th August 2025

The primary purpose of this role is to support hospital staffing dynamically across various departments, mainly in medicine, surgery/neurology, and theatres. Nurses will be rotated based on clinical and staffing needs, supporting inpatient care, procedures, surgical cases, and hospital maintenance. Participation in an OOH weekend rota is required, working within the RCVS code of conduct.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Perform clinical nursing duties under supervision from senior staff.
• Administer medications following protocols, maintaining accurate records.
• Maintain detailed patient records, including clinical notes, treatments, and communications.
• Ensure accurate invoicing for procedures and consumables.
• Engage in clinical governance activities like audits, incident reporting, and reflective learning.
• Keep CPD up-to-date per RCVS guidelines.
• Supervise and teach veterinary and nursing undergraduates during rotations, acting as a Clinical Coach.
• Communicate effectively with clients regarding inpatient care and support discharge procedures.
• Monitor and restock equipment and supplies as needed.
• Support business improvements and team collaboration.
• Ensure SOPs are current and relevant.

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will be a registered and experienced Veterinary Nurse with at least 12 months in practice, preferably with referral experience. They should possess a relevant qualification (e.g., Advanced Diploma), be RCVS listed, and have experience in clinical coaching. Effective communication skills and a commitment to professional development are essential.