Perioperative Services Manager | Brisbane

• Providing high-quality and safe services;
• Fostering collaborative relationships with visiting medical officers (VMOs);
• Leading the workforce with energy and effectiveness;
• Ensuring rigorous financial oversight and operational efficiency;
• Supporting the suite of Perioperative services policies that reflect National Safety and Quality Health Standards (NSQHS), ACORN, Sterilisation Services, and other relevant quality and clinical safety standards and legislative requirements;
• Ensuring that clinical and corporate governance is embedded in daily work practice;
• Overseeing the effective management of resources, inclusive of equipment and scheduling of theatre utilisation, aligning service delivery with demand and activity targets;
• Monitoring and evaluating equipment needs, use and maintenance with specialist groups and coordinating tendering and procurement processes in preparation for executive review and approval;
• Providing effective clinical leadership to the Perioperative services team and ensuring the training and development program is appropriate to meet the needs of staff;
• Promoting adherence to all pertinent Key Performance Indicators;
• Actively participating in the accreditation process and leading Quality and Clinical Risk Management initiatives;
• Contributing to the formulation of strategic direction and related planning;
• Enhancing operational performance and promoting innovation. 

REQUIREMENTS

• Current registration with AHPRA;
• Post Graduate Qualifications in Nursing;
• Minimum of 5 years senior nursing experience within the Perioperative unit;
• High degree of computer literacy, including MS Office;
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills;
• Previous experience at NUM level or equivalent;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• A strong commitment to developing in a management role;
• A commitment to a high standard of clinical and customer-focused care;
• Ability to work cohesively within a team environment and develop partnerships with Visiting Medical Officers (VMOs);
• Proven time management and prioritisation skills;
• Demonstrate a sound knowledge base in labour management;
• Demonstrated HR management experience;
• Leadership and management qualification (or working towards) (desirable).

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