Operating Theatre Floor Coordinator

Healthscope; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility: Work across our hospitals

Discounted health insurance

Professional development & education

Job summary

John Fawkner Private Hospital in Melbourne seeks an experienced Floor Coordinator to lead the perioperative services, coordinating day-to-day operations and supporting nursing teams to deliver safe, high-quality patient care. The role focuses on staffing, resource management and continuous improvement in a busy hospital environment.

You will ensure NSQHS standards, accreditation and safety practices are upheld while fostering collaboration with clinicians, VMOs and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Coordinate day-to-day operations of the perioperative department.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the day-to-day operations of the perioperative department
• Lead and support nursing teams to deliver safe, high-quality patient care
• Manage staffing and resources to ensure efficient service delivery
• Promote teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement
• Support NSQHS Standards, accreditation and safety practices
• Participate in quality improvement, risk management and patient safety initiatives
• Coach and mentor staff and contribute to performance development
• Build relationships with clinicians, patients and stakeholders

Skills

Nursing leadership

Operational leadership

NSQHS knowledge

AHPRA registration

Bachelor of Nursing

Staff development

Accreditation

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Postgraduate qualification

Job description

Lead, coordinate and make a real difference where exceptional patient care begins in the Operating Theatre.

John Fawkner Private Hospital are seeking an experienced and motivated Floor Coordinator to join our Perioperative Services team. This is an opportunity for an accomplished perioperative nurse leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering safe, high-quality patient care.

As Floor Coordinator, you will provide operational leadership across the perioperative service, supporting the delivery of evidence-based care while ensuring efficient management of people, resources and daily clinical operations. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will play a key role in maintaining service excellence, driving quality improvement initiatives and fostering a positive team culture.

About the Role

This is a hands‑on leadership role where you will:

• Coordinate the day‑to‑day operations of the perioperative department
• Lead and support nursing teams to deliver safe, high‑quality patient care
• Manage staffing and resources to ensure efficient service delivery
• Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement
• Support compliance with NSQHS Standards, accreditation requirements and workplace health and safety practices
• Participate in quality improvement, risk management and patient safety initiatives
• Contribute to staff development through coaching, mentoring and performance support
• Build strong relationships with clinicians, patients, VMOs and other key stakeholders

About You

You are a confident clinical leader with strong operational and people management skills. You enjoy supporting teams to perform at their best and are committed to delivering outstanding patient outcomes.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Strong leadership and decision‑making capability
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proven ability to coordinate clinical operations in a complex healthcare environment
• A commitment to patient safety, quality improvement and evidence‑based practice
• Highly developed planning, prioritisation and organisational skills
• Experience leading teams through change and improvement initiatives
• A collaborative and customer‑focused approach
• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Bachelor of Nursing
• Significant leadership or management experience within acute hospital environment
• Experience managing staff, resources and operational performance
• Strong understanding of National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards
• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant specialty area
• Minimum five years' experience within Perioperative Services
• Experience participating in accreditation activities
• Knowledge of workforce planning, rostering and budgeting principles
• Experience leading quality improvement and patient safety initiatives

About us

John Fawkner Private Hospital is a fully accredited 186-bed acute care facility providing a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, oncology and critical care services. Equipped with advanced medical, surgical and diagnostic technology, the hospital is focused on meeting the healthcare needs of patients in our local community and surrounding regions.

The Hospital has an established reputation as a leading healthcare provider, achieving recognition in many specialties throughout the years. Specialising in Cardiology, Orthopaedics, General Surgery and Oncology, the Hospital provides a comprehensive range of onsite medical and surgical services and delivering the highest standard in all areas of health care.

John Fawkner Private Hospital is the only private 24 hour Emergency Department and Critical Care unit in northwestern Melbourne and works with highly skilled visiting specialists who offer subspecialty expertise. The Hospital has a long‑established tradition for providing quality healthcare to our local community, the veteran community and patients travelling from regional northwest Victoria.

Why Healthscope?

Join us at Healthscope and step into a vibrant Community of Care where your impact is felt every day! Our dedicated team members are the heartbeat of our organisation, making a real difference in the lives of patients and their families. Our sites are backed by a dynamic Support Office, empowering us to deliver outstanding care to the communities we serve.

• Flexibility: Work across one or multiple hospitals in our expansive network
• Perks: Discounted health insurance, gym memberships, salary packaging & more!
• Growth: Access continuous professional development and education to fuel your career journey

At Healthscope, we take pride in collaborating with talented, passionate, and compassionate individuals to ensure every patient experiences the highest quality care during their stay. Join us and be part of something truly meaningful!

Come and be the difference in our patients' lives!

More Information

Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. We are also committed to child safety. We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.