Surgical and Perioperative Services Manager | Melbourne

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Nurse Manager to take on a key leadership role within theatres, recovery, CSSD, day surgery and surgical wards at a private facility located in Melbourne. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of safe, high‑quality, efficient and patient‑centred care.

• Overseeing workforce planning, rostering and skill mix to support safe and efficient service delivery;
• ]Demonstrating understanding of legislative requirements, ACORN Standards and sterilisation standards;
• Leading accreditation processes and clinical quality and risk management activities;
• Ensuring workplace health and safety policies, procedures and legislative obligations are met;
• Managing budgets, controlling costs and achieving budgetary targets and key performance indicators (KPIs);
• Building strong, collaborative relationships with VMOs, anaesthetists and multidisciplinary teams.

REQUIREMENTS

• Current Registration with AHPRA;
• Postgraduate qualifications in perioperative nursing;
• Significant senior leadership experience within perioperative services in an acute healthcare setting;
• Demonstrated experience in theatre operations, workforce management and budget accountability;
• Strong knowledge of perioperative standards, including ACORN and relevant sterilisation standards;
• Experience leading accreditation, quality improvement and risk management activities;
• Well-developed communication, leadership and stakeholder engagement skills;
• Commitment to workplace health and safety.

BENEFITS

• Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals;
• Discounted health insurance;
• Continuous professional development, education & support are provided to encourage growth

ABOUT THE FACILITY

Situated in Melbourne, this hospital is committed to delivering excellent healthcare with a compassionate and welcoming team, as well as a comprehensive approach to patient well-being. The redevelopment encompasses an array of enhancements, such as increased clinical services, including Orthopaedics, the addition of 4 new operating theaters, the establishment of a 4-bed high dependency unit, the introduction of premium on-site consulting suites, the creation of a new day surgery admission area, and the inclusion of a new on-site pharmacy and cafe.

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