If you are a current Linnaeus Associate, you will need to apply internally. In order to do this, please contact our Talent Acquisition team (details can be found via The Link) and someone will be in touch to discuss and progress your application. A weekend ward RVN position has opened at Paragon Veterinary Referrals, Paragon Park, Wakefield. This is a part-time position working 10 hours per week every Saturday or Sunday, or alternatively working every other weekend. The working hours are 9:30am-8pm. We are seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and organised RVN to work within the inpatient care setting, including medical and surgical wards and cattery. The ideal candidate will be passionate, positive, and able to work under pressure. The RVN should be proactive, able to manage time effectively and work within a team. This opportunity would suit an RVN who enjoys all aspects of ward nursing, including triaging patients, managing emergencies, and providing intensive care to canine and feline patients. The candidate would enjoy working in a busy environment, within a small team. Key duties will include: · Creating and delivering nursing care plans to numerous inpatients · Nursing intensive and critical patients · Performing handover to the team between shifts · Working as part of a team · Teaching and sharing knowledge · Infection Control Previous experience of nursing within an intensive care unit setting is desirable, but not essential. Benefit package includes · Competitive salary · 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays pro rata · Birthday off work · Appealing rota to encourage a good work/life balance · Salary dependant on experience · Staff discount scheme · CPD allowance with days off to attend · Minimal OOH as dedicated night team · Employee assistance programme To find out more about this vacancy, please contact Rebecca Coleman at rebecca.colemanlinnaeusgroup.co.uk Salary Value:£7,500 per annum; Salary Description:The salary is pro rata; We are proud to be Linnaeus, part of Mars. Linnaeus is a forward-thinking group of highly respected primary care and specialist referral practices in the UK and Ireland. Being family owned and part of Mars Veterinary Health, the largest veterinary company in the world, allows us to focus on advancing the veterinary profession to provide industry-leading pet care and unique career opportunities for our people. Why Linnaeus? - We pride ourselves in offering high-quality excellence of service and clinical care for our clients and their pets - We lead on sustainability and collectively drive positive change for people, pets and the planet - We prioritise your mental health and wellbeing – valuing equity, diversity and inclusion - We support your personal and professional development with best-in-class career frameworks and training programmes. We will empower and support you to grow your career from day one. We team up within our Mars family in partnership for a stronger future. Linnaeus is an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We treat each other fairly and equitably and we are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse for all our Associates. At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. If you would like to apply for this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or for more information or please reach out directly to our Talent Acquisition team at careerslinnaeusgroup.co.uk