FACULTY OF VETERINARY SCIENCE ONDERSTEPOORT VETERINARY ACADEMIC HOSPITAL SENIOR VETERINARY NURSE: OVAH THEATRE PEROMNES POST LEVEL 9 The incumbent will be responsible for: Preparing and assisting with small, large animals and wildlife surgical procedures; 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) 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. CLOSING DATE: 04 August 2024 No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements. 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 One year 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. 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.
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