Snr Veterinary Nurse (Anaesthesiology) - Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Plan daily procedures in conjunction with lecturers and students from relevant clinics;
• Preparing and assisting with small, large animals and wildlife surgical procedures;
• Anaesthetise theatre cases and monitor and support other personnel and students with the process;
• Care for and maintain the condition and cleaning of sensitive and expensive equipment e.g. Storz, clippers, bair huggers, etc.;
• Theatre clinic management and practice with emphasis on proper knowledge of sedation and anaesthetic protocols, 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);
• Monitor Oxygen usage and refilling of oxygen banks if empty by contacting contractor;
• Patient care (pre-, intra- and postoperative);
• Assist with continuous informal training of students and student nurses;
• After hour emergency services on a rotational basis;
• Performing relief duties in other sections in the OVAH; and
• Performing shift duties when required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (DipCurAnim or Dip Vet Nursing); or BVetNurse; or equivalent;
• Registered as veterinary nurse with the South African Veterinary Council; and
• 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):

• Ability to work under high pressure and without supervision:
• Negotiation skills;
• Ability to handle a variety of tasks simultaneously;
• Organizing abilities and a strong service orientation;
• Accuracy and attention to detail;
• Physical mobility;
• Prioritization;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Communication skills;
• Ability to handle conflict;
• Computer literacy; and
• Ability to work weekends and outside normal working hours when required for continuous service delivery in the hospital.