Clinical Manager - Perioperative Services

at; South Australia; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in South Australia seeks a Clinical Manager for Perioperative Services to lead a large theatre complex. This role involves strategic oversight of a multidisciplinary team, budget management, and fostering collaboration with medical staff to ensure patient-centred care in a high-acuity setting. Ideal candidates will have extensive management experience, AHPRA registration, and strong leadership skills. A competitive salary and ongoing professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing leadership development

Supportive executive team

Qualifications

• Extensive management experience in a complex Perioperative environment.
• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Experience in operational management, quality improvement, and strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across the Perioperative Services unit.
• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team for patient-centred care.
• Manage budgets and resource allocation to meet key performance indicators.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in safety and quality.
• Foster collaborative relationships with surgeons and other stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Team development

Operational management

Communication

Financial acumen

Education

Tertiary qualification in Management, Business, or Health Administration

Job description

Clinical Manager - Perioperative Services

The Opportunity

An exceptional leadership opportunity has become available for a senior and strategic Perioperative Manager to lead our large, dynamic theatre complex. As a pivotal member of our hospital's leadership team, you will be responsible for the overall management and success of our comprehensive Perioperative Services.

This is a significant Level 3 management role, ideal for an experienced clinical leader looking to make a substantial impact on clinical excellence, operational efficiency, and team culture within a high-acuity environment.

The Department

You will be leading a multi‑faceted and modern Perioperative unit, which includes:

• 4 state‑of‑the‑art Operating Theatres
• A 17‑chair Day Surgery Unit (DSU)
• A 12‑chair Day of Surgery Admissions (DOSA) Unit
• A 10‑bed Recovery Unit

Our unit is a centre of excellence, supporting a diverse and busy case‑mix of surgical specialities, including orthopaedics, general surgery, gastroenterology, ENT, ophthalmology, gynaecology, urology, plastics, and breast/endocrine surgery.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across the entire Perioperative Services unit.
• Lead, mentor and develop a large, multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of exceptional patient‑centred care.
• Manage departmental budgets, resource allocation, and workforce planning to achieve key performance indicators.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in safety, quality, and patient satisfaction.
• Foster strong collaborative relationships with surgeons, anaesthetists, and other key stakeholders.

Selection Criteria

• Mandatory: Extensive previous management experience within a complex Perioperative environment.
• Current and unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Proven success in operational management, including financial acumen, quality improvement, and strategic planning.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• A strong understanding of clinical governance and ACORN standards.
• Desirable: A tertiary qualification in Management, Business, Health Administration, or another appropriate discipline will be highly regarded.

On Offer

• A competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with a Level 3 management role.
• The opportunity to lead a significant, high‑performing department within a leading hospital.
• A supportive executive team committed to your professional growth and success.
• Access to ongoing leadership development and educational opportunities.

How to Apply

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