Head Nurse 6 month contract Stillorgan

TrustVet Limited; Dublin; Vor Ort; EUR 36.000 - 44.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health cash plan

Pension scheme

Gym membership subsidy

Free pet health plan

Paid charity day

Additional leave with service

VCI Registration and VDS IndemnityFees

Funded CPD including allowances, etc.

Statutory sick pay

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adop

Bike to work scheme

Zusammenfassung

TrustVet Limited in Stillorgan, Ireland is seeking a Lead Veterinary Nurse to oversee the nursing team and partner with the Lead Veterinary Surgeon to drive performance and standards. The role combines hands-on nursing with leadership to ensure efficient clinic operation and excellent patient care.

You will manage rotas, monitor stock and costs, and mentor staff while maintaining high clinical and safety standards.

Qualifikationen

• Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)
• Minimum of 3 years working as an RVN; interest in progressive practice as part of a team
• Proven leadership or senior nursing experience
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Passionate about high clinical standards and patient care
• Confident mentoring and developing team members
• Proactive, reliable, and team-focused

Aufgaben

• Lead and support the nursing team, fostering a positive and high-performing environment
• Assist with surgeries, anaesthesia, and treatments to a high clinical standard
• Oversee patient care, medication protocols, and clinical record accuracy
• Manage rotas, annual leave, and team scheduling
• Monitor stock control, costs, and clinic resources
• Support financial administration and monthly processes
• Ensure compliance with clinical and health & safety standards
• Oversee front-of-house operations and client experience
• Conduct 1-2-1s, performance reviews, and team development
• Train and mentor new and existing nursing staff
• Support day-to-day operations and wider clinic objectives

Kenntnisse

RVN

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Organisational

Ausbildung

RVN credential

Jobbeschreibung

Location: Stillorgan

Report to: Lead Vet

Schedule: 40 hours per week, 5 days a week, 1 in 4 Saturdays, 1: 13 Sundays

Salary: Starting Salary €40,000 + (Depending on Experience)

About the Role

This is a key leadership role within the clinic, working closely with the Lead Veterinary Surgeon to drive performance, standards, and team culture. Alongside hands-on nursing, you will lead the nursing team and support the smooth, efficient running of the clinic.

• Lead and support the nursing team, fostering a positive and high-performing environment
• Assist with surgeries, anaesthesia, and treatments to a high clinical standard
• Oversee patient care, medication protocols, and clinical record accuracy
• Manage rotas, annual leave, and team scheduling
• Monitor stock control, costs, and clinic resources
• Support financial administration and monthly processes
• Ensure compliance with clinical and health & safety standards
• Oversee front-of-house operations and client experience
• Conduct 1-2-1s, performance reviews, and team development
• Train and mentor new and existing nursing staff
• Support day-to-day operations and wider clinic objectives

About You

• Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)
• Minimum of 3 years working as an RVN Interest in working in progressive practice as part of team
• Proven leadership or senior nursing experience
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Passionate about high clinical standards and patient care
• Confident mentoring and developing team members
• Proactive, reliable, and team-focused

What’s in it for You

• Health cash plan

• Pension scheme

• Gym membership subsidy

• Free pet health plan

• Paid charity day

• Additional leave with service
• VCI Registration and VDS Indemnity fees paid

• Funded CPD including, allowances, webinar series, new graduate programme, training platform access, and certificate funding

• Statutory sick pay

• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive benefits
• Bike to work scheme