Head Vet Nurse - Greencross Vets Noosa GP + Urgent Care

Job Description

Head Veterinary Nurse (Full-Time) | Greencross Vets GP + Urgent Care Noosa | Noosaville, Sunshine Coast 🐾

Ready to take the next step in your nursing career and help lead a team that's redefining the way veterinary care is delivered?

Greencross Vets GP + Urgent Care Noosa is looking for an experienced Head Veterinary Nurse to join our growing team in a full-time leadership role.

This is an exciting opportunity for a senior nurse who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys mentoring and developing others, and wants to play a key role in shaping the future of our unique GP + Urgent Care model.

Our purpose-built hospital bridges the gap between General Practice and Emergency, providing same-day care for pets requiring prompt assessment, investigation, treatment, or stabilisation. No two days are quite the same, and as Head Nurse, you'll be right at the centre of it all.

About Our GP + Urgent Care Model

Greencross Noosa offers a unique model of care that combines the variety of General Practice with the excitement and unpredictability of Urgent Care.

We see a broad range of presentations including:

• Vomiting and diarrhoea
• Wounds and lacerations
• Eye and ear conditions
• Lameness and mobility concerns
• General unwellness
• Toxicities
• Urgent medical presentations
• Patients requiring stabilisation and ongoing monitoring

You'll work within a purpose-built hospital equipped with:

• In-house blood analysers
• Blood gas and coagulation testing
• Digital radiography
• Ultrasound
• Urinalysis equipment
• Endoscopy
• Dedicated treatment and hospitalisation areas

Most importantly, you'll be supported by an experienced veterinary and nursing team who genuinely enjoy working together.

About the Role

As our Head Veterinary Nurse, you'll balance hands-on nursing with leadership responsibilities, helping to create a positive, efficient, and supportive hospital environment.

You'll be responsible for:

Clinical Leadership

• Leading by example on the hospital floor
• Supporting nurses across both GP and Urgent Care services
• Coordinating daily workflow and patient care
• Assisting with triage and urgent patient assessments
• Supporting stabilisation and treatment of urgent cases
• Maintaining high clinical and patient care standards
• Ensuring protocols and procedures are followed consistently

Team Leadership

• Mentoring and coaching veterinary nurses
• Supporting nurse training, onboarding, and development
• Helping foster a positive and collaborative culture
• Assisting with rostering and workflow management
• Working closely with the Hospital Manager and Veterinary Leadership Team
• Identifying opportunities to improve efficiencies and patient outcomes
• Helping build and shape the future direction of the nursing team

Clinical Nursing Duties

• Anaesthetic monitoring
• Hospital and inpatient care
• Diagnostic sample collection and processing
• Administering medications and treatments
• Assisting with procedures and diagnostics
• Client communication and education
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and efficient hospital environment

Why You'll Love This Role

This is far more than a traditional nursing position.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Lead an experienced and capable nursing team
• Be actively involved in shaping hospital processes and culture
• Work across both General Practice and Urgent Care services
• Develop your leadership and management skills
• Continue utilising your clinical nursing skills every day
• Work with a diverse and interesting caseload
• Enjoy genuine work-life balance with no overnight shifts
• Make a meaningful difference for patients when they need care most

About You

We're looking for a nurse leader who is passionate about both patient care and team development.

You'll bring:

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or Veterinary Technologist degree
• Minimum 3+ years of veterinary nursing experience
• Previous senior nurse, head nurse, team leader, or mentoring experience
• Strong clinical nursing knowledge and practical skills
• Experience within emergency, urgent care, referral, or busy GP environments highly regarded
• Confidence with triage and patient assessment
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
• Strong communication and leadership capabilities
• A collaborative leadership style
• A commitment to continuous improvement and professional development

Most importantly, you're someone who leads with kindness, remains calm under pressure, and genuinely enjoys helping others grow.

Why Noosa?

Imagine finishing your shift and being minutes from some of Australia's most beautiful beaches.

Noosa offers an incredible lifestyle with:

• Stunning beaches and coastline
• National parks and walking trails
• Fantastic cafés and restaurants
• A thriving local community
• Year-round sunshine
• Easy access to the broader Sunshine Coast region

It's the perfect place to combine a rewarding veterinary career with an exceptional lifestyle.

Why Join Greencross?

When you join Greencross, you'll have access to:

• Strong leadership support locally, regionally, and nationally
• Leadership development and management training opportunities
• Access to LinkedIn Learning and VetWebinars
• Annual Greencross Clinical Conference
• Career progression opportunities across Australia's leading veterinary network
• Fitness Passport
• 50% off Royal Canin products
• 25% off Petbarn products
• Pounce discounts and cashback offers across retail, fuel, groceries, travel, insurance, and more
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Recognition and rewards programs
• A culture built on teamwork, respect, and continuous learning

Come and Grow With Us

This is an exciting opportunity to join a hospital that continues to evolve and grow. You'll have the chance to lead from the front, work alongside experienced veterinarians, develop the next generation of veterinary nurses, and help shape the future of GP + Urgent Care at Noosa.

If you're looking for a role where your leadership is valued, your nursing skills are utilised, and you can genuinely influence the success of a growing team, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your cover letter and resume and take the next step in your leadership journey with Greencross Vets GP + Urgent Care Noosa. 🐶🐱💙