Vet Nurse Team Leader - Medicine & Oncology

About the role

Greencross Vet Hospital (GVH) at the University of Melbourne, a multidisciplinary veterinary teaching hospital, is looking for an experienced referral nurse to become Team Leader of its Medicine and Oncology nursing team. The role involves leading a dedicated nursing team, taking ownership of departmental operations and working closely with specialist clinicians, Heads of Department and hospital leadership. The position is listed as full-time at 38 hours per week.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop the referral nursing team, set expectations, give regular coaching and feedback, and support staff wellbeing and professional growth
• Manage rosters, staffing and skill mix to meet clinical demand, and work with clinicians and other departments to optimise patient flow and service delivery
• Identify and resolve operational issues, implement improvements and follow through on agreed priorities
• Champion nursing standards, patient safety and compassionate care, and provide hands-on clinical support when needed
• Support the education and development of veterinary nursing and DVM students
• Drive continuous improvement and contribute to the success of the referral services

Required profile

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or an equivalent recognised qualification
• Previous experience in a referral or specialist veterinary hospital, ideally in Medicine and/or Oncology
• Demonstrated leadership capability, including managing performance and making decisions; previous formal leadership experience is highly regarded
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills
• A proactive, accountable approach and a commitment to patient care and team building