Description
Night Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) – Part-Time
Referral Caseload | Winchester
£30,000+ per annum (pro rata) + £2,000 joining bonus
A leading 24-hour veterinary referral hospital in the Winchester area is currently recruiting a Night Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join a highly regarded and supportive nursing team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an RVN who enjoys overnight ward-based nursing, working with complex referral cases, and being part of a collaborative, well-structured night service within a specialist environment.
The Opportunity
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Permanent, part-time night role
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32 hours per week
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Set night pattern including weekday nights, shared midweek rota, and weekend/bank holiday participation
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Salary competitive DOE (inclusive of enhanced weekend rates)
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£2,000 welcome bonus
This position offers stability, strong clinical exposure, and excellent long-term development potential.
Salary & Benefits
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5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays + birthday off
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Enhanced equal family leave
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Enhanced sickness policy
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RCVS & VDS fees paid
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Allocated CPD days and funding
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Internal and external learning & development programmes
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Clear progression opportunities
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Staff discount schemes and insurance discounts
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Comprehensive wellbeing programme including:
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Gym membership discounts
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Cycle to Work scheme
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Eye care vouchers
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Flu vaccination
The Role
As a Night RVN, you will be primarily based within the hospital wards, delivering exceptional nursing care to in-patients overnight. You will play a vital role in patient recovery, comfort, and monitoring during critical hours.
Key responsibilities include:
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High-standard overnight ward nursing
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Monitoring and supporting post-operative and medical cases
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Administering medications and pain relief
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Managing specialised diets and nutritional plans
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Wound care, catheter and drain management
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Supporting physiotherapy and rehabilitation plans
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Providing mental stimulation and comfort to hospitalised patients
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Working closely with clinicians, anaesthetists, PCAs, twilight teams, and day nursing teams
The Hospital Environment
You will be working within a state-of-the-art specialist referral hospital offering 24/7 care. The hospital accepts a wide range of referrals including orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery, neurology, internal medicine, oncology, cardiology, diagnostic imaging, anaesthesia, dermatology, dentistry, ophthalmology, physiotherapy, and pain management.
The setting offers advanced facilities, a strong clinical reputation, and access to nationally and internationally recognised specialists.
For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Luke on 01904 570056 or email l.stewart@purovets.com
To view all our vacancies, please visit https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/
And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply
Ref : JOB-56760