Veterinary Nurse Team Leader - Medicine & Oncology

Job Description

Team Leader – Medicine & Oncology

Greencross Vet Hospital | Werribee, VIC
Full-time | 38 hours per week

Company Description

Lead a passionate referral nursing team. Inspire clinical excellence. Help shape the future of veterinary care.

Greencross Vet Hospital (GVH) at the University of Melbourne is a leading multidisciplinary veterinary teaching hospital, delivering exceptional patient care, clinical education and advanced veterinary medicine.

With experienced specialists, dedicated nursing teams and state-of-the-art facilities, we offer a collaborative environment where clinical excellence, professional development and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.

At GVH, we believe great teams are built through strong leadership, collaboration and a shared commitment to exceptional patient care. We're excited to offer an opportunity for an experienced referral nurse to make a meaningful impact through leadership.

Job Description

Are you an experienced referral nurse ready to take the next step, or an established leader looking for an exciting new challenge?

We are seeking a driven, ambitious and motivated Nurse Team Leader to lead our Medicine and Oncology nursing team.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a genuine impact, not only on the exceptional care we provide to our patients, but on the people delivering that care every day.

Working closely with our specialist clinicians, Heads of Department and hospital leadership team, you'll be responsible for developing a high-performing nursing team, taking ownership of departmental operations and contributing to the continued success of our referral services.

We're looking for someone who leads by example, takes initiative, embraces challenges and genuinely enjoys seeing others succeed.

Your Key Responsibilities

People Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor and develop a dedicated referral nursing team, fostering a positive, accountable and high-performing team culture.
• Set clear expectations, provide regular coaching and feedback, and address performance or behavioural concerns early and constructively.
• Support individual development, staff wellbeing and professional growth while recognising and celebrating team achievements.

Team Management & Department Operations

• Take ownership of departmental operations, ensuring safe, efficient and effective nursing service delivery.
• Manage rosters, staffing and skill mix to meet clinical demand while ensuring nursing resources are used effectively.
• Work collaboratively with specialist clinicians and hospital departments to optimise patient flow, communication and service delivery.
• Proactively identify and resolve operational challenges, implement improvements and follow through on agreed priorities and actions.

Clinical Excellence & Service Development

• Champion exceptional nursing standards, patient safety and compassionate care.
• Provide hands-on clinical support when required while maintaining leadership oversight and departmental accountability.
• Support the education and development of veterinary nursing and DVM students.
• Drive continuous improvement and contribute to the ongoing development and success of our referral services.

Qualifications

About You

We're looking for someone who combines strong clinical experience with a genuine passion for leadership and developing others.

Ideally, you'll bring:

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• Previous experience nursing within a referral or specialist veterinary hospital, ideally in Medicine and/or Oncology.
• Demonstrated leadership capability, with the confidence to develop people, manage performance, make decisions and take ownership of team outcomes. Previous formal leadership experience is highly regarded.
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive, accountable approach with the ability to take initiative, address challenges and follow through on commitments.
• A commitment to exceptional patient care, professional development and building a successful team.

Above all, we're looking for someone who cares about their people as much as their patients and is excited to lead a team to success.

Additional Information

Why Join Greencross Vet Hospital?

• Make an impact: Lead, inspire and develop a dedicated referral nursing team.
• Work with experienced specialists: Collaborate across a multidisciplinary teaching hospital.
• Grow as a leader: Receive support and guidance from an experienced hospital leadership team.
• Experience advanced veterinary medicine: Work alongside complex cases, specialist treatments and advanced diagnostic facilities.
• Shape the future: Contribute to clinical education, service development and continuous improvement.

Ready to Lead, Inspire and Make a Difference?

If you're passionate about referral nursing, motivated by developing others and ready to take ownership of a team you can be proud of, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your leadership journey with Greencross Vet Hospital.

Qualifications

Additional Information