Nurse Manager Theatre & Day Surgery

West Gippsland Healthcare Group; Warragul; On-site; AUD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Free onsite parking

Supportive and inclusive workplace

Job summary

West Gippsland Healthcare Group is seeking an experienced perioperative nurse leader to become Nurse Manager Theatre & Day Surgery. You will lead Perioperative Services, influence practice, drive workforce development and service improvements in a growing regional health service.

Reporting to the Perioperative Services Manager, you will balance people leadership with operational management, fostering a positive culture and delivering excellent patient care across Theatre, Day Surgery,

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Significant perioperative nursing experience with leadership or management.
• Strong clinical governance, workforce management and operational leadership.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Commitment to patient-centred care, quality improvement and high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead perioperative services including Operating Theatre, Day Surgery, Anaesthetics and PACU/Recovery.
• Provide leadership across perioperative services and drive clinical excellence.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anaesthetists and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, patient-centred care.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Perioperative experience

Clinical governance

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Education

Postgraduate perioperative nursing

Nursing management degree

Health management qualification

Job description

Nurse Manager Theatre & Day Surgery Clinical Operations Permanent Full Time, up to 76 hours per fortnight Nurse Unit Manager Level 2 (NM11) - $71.91579 per hour Lead perioperative services and make a lasting impact in a growing regional health service An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced perioperative nurse leader to join West Gippsland Healthcare Group as our Nurse Manager Theatre & Day Surgery. This is a key leadership role offering the opportunity to influence clinical practice, workforce development, service improvement and the future direction of perioperative services within a progressive and growing regional health service.

Why West Gippsland Healthcare Group?

Located in Warragul, just 30 minutes from Pakenham against peak-hour traffic, West Gippsland Healthcare Group offers the opportunity to build a rewarding leadership career while enjoying the benefits of regional living and a strong sense of community. The Baw Baw Shire is one of Victoria's fastest growing regions, offering excellent lifestyle opportunities, accessibility and a welcoming community. At West Gippsland Healthcare Group, our people are our greatest strength. We are proud of our supportive culture, strong team connections and commitment to delivering exceptional care close to home.

Employee benefits include:

• Salary packaging
• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development opportunities
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Free onsite parking
• Supportive and inclusive workplace culture

About the Role

Reporting to the Perioperative Services Manager, you will provide leadership across our perioperative services including Operating Theatre, Day Surgery, Anaesthetics and PACU/Recovery. You will work closely with surgeons, anaesthetists and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, efficient and patient-centred care while fostering a positive workplace culture focused on continuous improvement and clinical excellence. This role is ideal for a senior perioperative nurse leader who enjoys balancing people leadership with operational management and is motivated by the opportunity to make a genuine difference to both patient outcomes and staff experience. As part of a supportive leadership team, you will have the autonomy to lead your department while contributing to broader organisational objectives and service development initiatives.

About You

Essential

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
• Significant perioperative nursing experience, including leadership or management experience
• Strong clinical governance, workforce management and operational leadership skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Commitment to patient-centred care, quality improvement and developing high-performing teams

Desirable

• Previous Nurse Manager or equivalent senior leadership experience
• Postgraduate qualification in Perioperative Nursing, Nursing Management and/or Health Management

About Our Organisation

At West Gippsland Healthcare Group, we care for our community because we are the community. Every day, our dedicated staff provide high-quality care and support to people across the region. We are committed to creating a workplace where our people feel valued, supported and empowered to deliver their best. If you are looking for an organisation where you can make a meaningful contribution, be part of a welcoming team and help shape the future of healthcare in Gippsland, we would love to hear from you.

Important Information

Some roles in the healthcare sector are required to be vaccinated annually for Influenza (unless a valid exemption applies). Evidence of vaccination (or exemption) will be required to be provided prior to commencement. Working with Us All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, a National Police Record Clearance and a current Employee Working with Children Check. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia. A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments.

Working with Us

If you have any further queries, please contact: Michelle McKimmie Perioperative Services Manager Phone: [phone] Email: [emailprotected]

Applications close: 19 October 2026

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and may close earlier if a suitable candidate is identified.

As an inclusive employer, committed to improving diversity and equity in our workforce, we encourage applications from all parts of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTI people, and people with lived experience of disability. As a Child Safe organisation, West Gippsland Healthcare Group promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability.