Senior Veterinary Nurse : Ovah Theatre - Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital Market Related

SENIOR VETERINARY NURSE: OVAH THEATRE PEROMNES POST LEVEL 9

RESPONSIBILITIES

The incumbent will be responsible for:

1. Preparing and assisting with small, large animals and wildlife surgical procedures;
2. Theatre management and practice with emphasis on proper knowledge of surgical procedures, correct handling and care of instruments, theatre hygiene, maintenance of equipment, stock control, orders (pharmaceuticals, medical, prostheses and implants and cleaning and biosecurity products);
3. Patient care (pre-, intra- and postoperative);
4. Assist with continuous informal training of students and student nurses;
5. After hour emergency services on a rotational basis;
6. Performing relief duties in other sections in the OVAH;
7. Performing shift duties when required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

1. Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (DipCurAnim or Dip Vet Nursing); or BVetNurse; or equivalent;
2. Registered as veterinary nurse with the South African Veterinary Council;
3. Two years' experience in veterinary nursing and general clinic management of which at least one year is in theatre practice.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES)

1. Ability to work under high pressure and without supervision;
2. Ability to handle a variety of tasks simultaneously;
3. Organizing abilities and a strong service orientation;
4. Accuracy and attention to detail;
5. Physical mobility;
6. Interpersonal skills;
7. Ability to handle conflict;
8. Ability to work weekends and outside normal working hours when required for continuous service delivery in the hospital.

SALARY DETAILS

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent's level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines.

UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

DISCLAIMER

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 15 August, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity. In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups. All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply. By applying for this vacancy, the candidates consent to undergo verification of personal credentials and related information including, but not limited to, qualifications, criminal record, credit record, current and historic disciplinary proceedings as part of the selection process. The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.