Nurse Manager | Perioperative Services | Day Surgery Unit

Elmo; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Meal allowance

Free parking

Learning & development

Paid leave

Job summary

Family Planning Australia invites applications for a Nurse Manager - Perioperative Services (Day Surgery Unit) at Newington Clinic. This fixed-term, part-time role provides strategic and operational leadership of perioperative services, ensuring safe, patient-centred care and compliance with NSQHS and ACORN standards.

The ideal candidate is a Registered Nurse with current AHPRA, 5+ years in perioperative settings including day surgery or theatre management, and proven leadership.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration and no restrictions.
• Minimum 5 years in perioperative nursing including day surgery or operating suite.
• Experience with NSQHS and ACORN standards and infection control requirements.
• Strong budgeting, rostering and recruitment knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic and operational management of perioperative services.
• Ensure safe, high-quality patient-centred care and compliance.
• Oversee workforce, budget, reporting and accreditation activities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to drive service improvement.

Skills

Registered Nurse

AHPRA

Perioperative nursing

Leadership

Budgeting

Staff rostering

Infection control

Education

Nursing degree

Postgraduate in reproductive health

Health management degree

Infection control cert

Tools

NSQHS standards

Job description

Nurse Manager | Perioperative Services | Day Surgery Unit

Posted: 23/09/2026

Closing Date: 09/10/2026

Job Type: Contract

Location: Newington Clinic

Job Category: Clinical Services,Day Surgery Unit

Family Planning Australia is the leading provider of reproductive and sexual health services in NSW. As an independent not–for–profit organisation we offer expert clinical care, information and advice for everybody in every family as well as education and training and evidence–based research to support doctors, nurses and other professionals.

Family Planning Australia is committed to excellence in meeting the reproductive and sexual health needs of the community. We achieve this by providing best practice, accredited clinical services, enhancing the knowledge and skills of service providers, improving the body of knowledge about reproductive and sexual health through rigorous research and evaluation, and leading international development projects to promote the rights of marginalised people in developing countries.

• Salary Packaging options to receive $15,900 of your salary tax-free
• Up to $2650 meal and entertainment allowance
• New modern clinic facilitieswith free parking at our healthcare hub in Newington
• Access to paid leave entitlements including annual leave, personal/careers leave, parental leave, study leave
• Learning and development support

Values

• All staff must fully support the FPA values

You are a dedicated Nurse Manager who understands that excellence comes in many forms. With a deep respect for clinical governance and standards, but you also have the creative ability to improve processes and ways of thinking. You are looking for a role where your clinical expertise allows you to see the big picture without losing sight of the smallest clinical detail. If you are a mentor and a leader who guides with empathy, transparency, and has a solutions mindset, the ability to engage with diverse communitiesin a non-judgmental and empowering manner with a passion to contribute your skills to a values-based day surgery and organisation, you will fit right in.

About the role

• Fixed term part time
• From 01 October 2026 until 05 February 2027 (maternity leave cover)
• 32 hours per week

The Nurse Manager - Perioperative Services is responsible for the strategic, clinical and operational leadership of Family Planning Australia's perioperative services, including the Day Surgery Unit, Operating Theatre and Central Sterilising Services Department (CSSD). Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and organisational leaders, the role ensures the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centred reproductive and sexual health services that align with organisational objectives and regulatory requirements.

The Nurse Manager provides leadership and oversight of perioperative service delivery, workforce management, quality improvement, risk management, accreditation and compliance activities. The role promotes a culture of clinical excellence, continuous improvement and evidence-based practice, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards, ACORN standards and infection prevention and control requirements.

Nurse Manager Perioperative Services (Day Surgery Unit) - September 2026 – maternity leave cover Accountable for the effective management of people, resources, budgets and operational performance, the Nurse Manager ensures efficient service delivery, optimal patient outcomes and a positive patient experience. The position collaborates closely with Practice Managers and other stakeholders to maintain effective staffing, coordinate patient care, support organisational change and drive service innovation. The role may also contribute direct clinical expertise within the perioperative environment as required.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Registered Nurse with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA), with no restrictions
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in perioperative nursing including a minimum of 12 months experience managing a day surgery or operating suite
• Demonstrated commitment to quality initiatives and management of compliance with relevant standards and processes including National Safety and Quality in Healthcare Standards (NSQHS), Australian College of Perioperative Nurses (ACORN), the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) Standards and infection control/sterilisation requirements (AS5163 or current equivalent)
• Demonstrated understanding of current financial, budget, human resources, rostering and recruitment principles and practices
• Demonstrated ability to effectively drive performance to targets and budgets whilst maintaining high levels of staff engagement
• Proven high level interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and an aptitude to utilise relevant information technology platforms
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning processes and project management, and ability to provide clear and concise plans and reports
• Sound leadership skills and proven ability to meet deadlines, prioritise workload and adapt effectively to change
• Sound understanding of clinical governance, risk management and quality improvement frameworks
• Strong advocacy, interpersonal communication and networking skills with proven ability to develop and maintain partner relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Must have full Australian working rights
• Experience in leading infection control systems or sterilisation services certificate
• Tertiary qualifications in health management or working towards same
• Post graduate qualification in reproductive and sexual health nursing
• High level knowledge and experience in planning, implementing and embedding change

Other requirements

• A Criminal Record Check and a Working with Children Check are required prior to commencement in the role
• Vaccination/immunisation requirements apply to this role

FPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.