Senior Registered Veterinary Nurse - Ward Nurse

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

CPD allowance

RCVS paid

VDS paid

5.6 weeks holiday

Contributory pension

Discounts (Pets at Home)

Job summary

Vets for Pets Romford is seeking an experienced RVN to join as Senior Ward Nurse. You will manage the inpatient ward day-to-day alongside another Ward Nurse, ensuring high-quality care and effective patient flow.

Join a supportive practice with a focus on clinical excellence, leadership of the ward, and ongoing professional development through CPD and collaborative team work.

Qualifications

• Senior nursing or leadership experience.
• Strong inpatient and critical patient care experience.
• Ability to prioritise and manage a busy ward.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Confident delegating and supporting team members.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily running of the ward and support the Ward Nurse.
• Ensure every patient receives a full clinical check and care plan.
• Complete clinical notes and charges accurately and promptly.
• Involved in care of critically ill patients.
• Attend AM and PM handovers for continuity of care.
• Maintain ward cleanliness and patient comfort.
• Keep clients updated on progress.
• Coordinate with OOH/night team for transfers and notes.
• Implement new protocols to improve patient care and standards.
• Lead induction and training of VCAs; oversee delegated tasks.
• Prepare patients for discharge.

Skills

Inpatient care

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Delegation

Education

RVN / Registered Veterinary Nurse

Job description

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).

• 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.

Benefits

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

• Competitive salary
• Generous CPD allowance to support your professional growth
• Memberships (RCVS, VDS) paid for
• 5.6 weeks holiday
• 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!