Senior Registered Veterinary Nurse - Ward Nurse

Vets for Pets; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD allowance

RCVS/VDS memberships paid for

Pension scheme

Discounts at Pets at Home and VetGroup

Job summary

Vets for Pets Romford is seeking a Senior Ward Nurse (RVN) with leadership experience to oversee the inpatient ward and guide the Ward Nurse. You will ensure daily checks, care plans, accurate notes, and smooth handovers, while maintaining high standards of patient welfare.

The role focuses on leading a busy ward, training VCAs, and coordinating with the night team to ensure safe discharges and exceptional patient care. This full-time position offers a structured weekday schedule.

Qualifications

• Has previous experience in a senior nursing or leadership role.
• Has strong inpatient and critical patient care experience.
• Is confident prioritising and managing a busy ward.
• Has excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Is confident delegating and supporting other team members.
• Takes pride in delivering high standards of patient care.
• Is proactive and passionate about improving clinical standards.
• Can lead by example and work collaboratively with the wider practice team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily running of the ward and support the Ward Nurse.
• Ensure every patient receives a full clinical check, with an appropriate plan of care for the day.
• Ensure clinical notes and charges are completed accurately and promptly.
• Be actively involved in the care of critically ill patients.
• Attend and contribute to AM and PM handovers, ensuring excellent continuity of care between day and night teams.
• Ensure patients are kept clean, comfortable and their wellbeing is prioritised.
• Ensure reception receives accurate patient lists so clients can be kept regularly updated.
• Maintain excellent communication with clients regarding their pet's progress.
• Work closely with the OOH/night team to ensure patients are transferred back appropriately, with all relevant notes completed.
• Implement new protocols and initiatives to improve patient care and clinical standards.
• Maintain a clean, organised and high-standard ward.
• Lead the induction and training of VCAs and oversee completion of delegated tasks.
• Prepare patients safely and effectively for discharge.

Skills

Inpatient care

Leadership

Communication

Team coordination

Critical care

Job description

Senior Registered Veterinary Nurse - Ward Nurse

Vets for Pets Romford is looking for an experienced RVN with previous senior-level experience to join our team as Senior Ward Nurse.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident, organised and compassionate nurse to take responsibility for the day-to-day running of our inpatient ward, working alongside an additional Ward Nurse to ensure our patients receive consistently high-quality care.

The Role

This is a Full Time role working Monday to Friday each week (7:30am to 4pm).

As Senior Ward Nurse, you will:

• Oversee the daily running of the ward and support the Ward Nurse.
• Ensure every patient receives a full clinical check, with an appropriate plan of care for the day.
• Ensure clinical notes and charges are completed accurately and promptly.
• Be actively involved in the care of critically ill patients.
• Attend and contribute to AM and PM handovers, ensuring excellent continuity of care between day and night teams.
• Ensure patients are kept clean, comfortable and their wellbeing is prioritised.
• Ensure reception receives accurate patient lists so clients can be kept regularly updated.
• Maintain excellent communication with clients regarding their pet's progress.
• Work closely with the OOH/night team to ensure patients are transferred back appropriately, with all relevant notes completed.
• Implement new protocols and initiatives to improve patient care and clinical standards.
• Maintain a clean, organised and high-standard ward.
• Lead the induction and training of VCAs and oversee completion of delegated tasks.
• Prepare patients safely and effectively for discharge.

About You

We are looking for an RVN who:

• Has previous experience in a senior nursing or leadership role.
• Has strong inpatient and critical patient care experience.
• Is confident prioritising and managing a busy ward.
• Has excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Is confident delegating and supporting other team members.
• Takes pride in delivering high standards of patient care.
• Is proactive and passionate about improving clinical standards.
• Can lead by example and work collaboratively with the wider practice team.

If you're an experienced RVN looking for a role where you can lead, develop and make a real difference to inpatient care, we'd love to hear from you.

By joining us, we offer an excellent package and benefits that includes:

• Generous CPD allowance to support your professional growth
• Memberships (RCVS, VDS) paid for
• Contributory pension scheme
• Exclusive company discounts and rewards - including 20% off at Pets at Home, The Groom Room, and The Vet Group.

We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!