Nurse Manager Theatre - Moorabbin

Monash Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership development

Professional development

Career progression

Staff collaboration

Job summary

Monash Health is seeking a Nurse Manager – Perioperative Services at Moorabbin Hospital to lead a busy perioperative service. This full-time, fixed-term 12-month role oversees six operating theatres and one procedure room, ensuring safe, patient-centred care and efficient theatre utilisation.

You will drive governance, staff development and continuous improvement within a dynamic multidisciplinary team, reporting to the Operations Manager Perioperative Services.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a nurse with operating theatre experience.
• Senior nursing leadership or management experience.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and ensuring governance.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of six operating theatres and one procedure room.
• Coordinate patient flow, theatre utilisation and workforce planning.
• Ensure clinical governance, safety and high-quality perioperative care.
• Lead staff development, mentoring and succession planning.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anaesthetists and allied teams to improve service delivery.

Skills

Operating theatre leadership

Multidisciplinary team leadership

Theatre operations

Staff development

Clinical governance

Communication skills

Change management

Education

Postgraduate qualification in perioperative nursing

Tools

Clinical information systems

Theatre management software

Job description

Monash Health exists to reimagine care, so that people can live their best lives.

We provide safe andequitablecare, for every stage of life, delivered with world-leadingexpertiseand over 175 years of experience.

As a leading academic health service,we'recommitted to providing tomorrow's care today by integrating research,teachingand training into everyday practice.

Our team of 24,000 people are full hearted, open minded and all in. Together, we provide more than 250 integrated services for every stage of life at over 50 locations and in the community across south-east Melbourne, Victoria, serving 1.2 million residents in the South Metro Local Health Service Network.

About the Role

We’re excited to offer this outstanding opportunity to join our team as a Nurse Manager – Perioperative Services at Moorabbin Hospital on a full time, fixed-term 12-month contract.

This is a key senior nursing leadership role responsible for the operational and clinical management of six operating theatres and one procedure room across two levels. Working in a dynamic and fast-paced perioperative environment, you will provide visible clinical leadership and ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centred care across the service.

Reporting to the Operations Manager Perioperative Services - MCH, MMC and Moorabbin, the Nurse Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the operating theatres, including patient flow, theatre utilisation, workforce management, resource allocation, clinical governance and staff development.

You will work collaboratively with surgeons, anaesthetists, nursing and allied health teams, support services and other key stakeholders to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of perioperative services.

This role requires a committed, adaptable and experienced leader who is comfortable working in a complex environment and can respond quickly and effectively to changing clinical and operational priorities.

About the Service

Our Moorabbin perioperative service comprises six operating theatres and one procedure room across two levels, supporting a diverse range of planned surgical activity.

We are committed to delivering safe, high-quality and efficient perioperative care while creating a positive experience for patients, families and staff.

Our teams work collaboratively across the perioperative environment, with a strong focus on clinical excellence, patient safety, effective theatre utilisation, workforce development and continuous improvement.

About You

As an accomplished nursing leader, you will have a genuine passion for perioperative nursing and a proven track record of clinical and operational leadership.

You will be a visible and approachable leader who can inspire and support a multidisciplinary team while maintaining a strong focus on patient safety, quality and service delivery.

You will demonstrate the ability to effectively manage competing priorities, optimise theatre utilisation and respond to changing operational demands in a complex and fast-paced environment.

You communicate effectively, build strong relationships and engage confidently with staff, medical practitioners and key stakeholders at all levels.

You will bring:

• Demonstrated clinical and operational leadership experience within an operating theatre environment
• Proven experience leading and managing a large multidisciplinary team
• Strong understanding of theatre operations, patient flow and theatre utilisation
• Excellent communication, negotiation, influencing and relationship-building skills
• Strong critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and respond effectively to changing circumstances
• A commitment to evidence-based practice, clinical governance and continuous improvement
• Demonstrated experience in staff development, mentoring, performance management and succession planning
• Strong financial, workforce and resource management capabilities
• A high level of proficiency with relevant technology and clinical information systems
• A genuine commitment to supporting colleagues and developing a high-performing team
• A commitment to ongoing professional development and further study

What You Need

• Current registration
• Demonstrated operating theatre nursing experience
• Proven experience in a senior nursing leadership or management role
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing multidisciplinary teams
• Strong understanding of clinical governance, quality and patient safety requirements
• Demonstrated experience leading continuous improvement initiatives aligned with the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards
• Excellent communication, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Relevant postgraduate qualification in perioperative nursing, management or a related field, or a willingness to work towards one, is desirable

In Return

This position will offer you:

• A senior leadership role where you can directly influence the quality, safety and efficiency of perioperative care
• Support for your ongoing professional and leadership development
• The opportunity to further develop your career within perioperative and senior nursing leadership
• Involvement in site and network-wide collaboration and service improvement
• The opportunity to lead and implement quality improvement initiatives
• Scope to drive staff development, workforce planning, succession planning and team performance
• The opportunity to lead through change and contribute to the ongoing development of the Moorabbin perioperative service

If you are an experienced perioperative nursing leader who is passionate about clinical excellence, people leadership and delivering safe, efficient and patient-centred care, we would welcome your application for this exciting 12-month opportunity.

At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive,supportiveand future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Ourteamsplay a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity,transparencyand excellence.

You’llbe encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do.

We are FullHearted, OpenMinded and AllIn, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time.

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness,equityand diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.