• Join Australia’s largest not-for-profit animal hospital
• Permanent full time position
• 50% clinical, 50% nurse educator 

An exciting and unique opportunity exists for a Vet Nurse Educator with a high level of vet nursing and mentoring experience to provide clinical services as well as training, educating and mentoring current nursing staff.

Who we are:

Lort Smith is Australia’s largest not for profit animal hospital with a clear vision as the recognised leader in Australia for animal health and wellbeing. Located in the heart of Melbourne’s hospital and health precinct in North Melbourne, Lort Smith has a significant 80 year history having grown from humble roots. Today Lort Smith reaches deep into the community through three streams - in our hospital by providing exceptional veterinary care and preserving the human-animal bond irrespective of a person’s circumstance; in our adoption centre by providing sanctuary, rehabilitation, welfare and a new home for animals; and through our community outreach programs by promoting responsible pet ownership and nurturing the human-animal bond.  To learn more about Lort Smith go to: www.lortsmith.com

In this newly created position, you will report directly to the General Manager of Nursing Services.

Your daily duties will include:

• Collaboratively manage clinical cases with fellow team members and build rapport with clients
• Assist with medical and surgical cases
• Providing expert clinical education, expert advice and hands on educational support to nursing staff
• Coordinating internal/external nursing education programs
• Implement and maintain a schedule of competency assessments for nursing staff
• Identify gaps and ensure best practise programs are available
• Provide support to clinical policy development
• Performance management of nursing staff including goal setting and the creation of development plans
• Manage the nursing education budget as required 

You will have:

• Formal qualifications in Vet Nursing
• Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment
• Minimum of 4 years veterinary practice and/or experience in a similar role
• Proven experience mentoring staff in a veterinary practice and/or hospital
• Experience tailoring training and learning activities
• Excellent IT skills
• Ability to work a roster which may involve a variety of shifts
• Strong organisation and communication skills
• A flexible, friendly and positive attitude
• Ability to work sole charge

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a contribution to the professional development of a large dedicated team of nurses.