Perioperative Nurse Leader: Theatre & Day Surgery, 4‑Day Week

West Gippsland Healthcare Group; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 82,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible working arrangements

Job share opportunities considered

10-hour day / 4-day week arrangements

Professional development andLeadership

Employee Assistance Program

Free onsite parking

Supportive leadership team

Opportunity to influence servicegrowth

Public sector employment conditions

Job summary

West Gippsland Healthcare Group is seeking an experienced Theatre & Day Surgery Leader (Nurse Manager) to oversee perioperative services, drive clinical governance and lead a dynamic team across Operating Theatre, Day Surgery, Anaesthetics and PACU. Flexible start/finish times and 10-hour days/4-day weeks may be discussed.

The role requires current AHPRA RN registration, substantial perioperative leadership experience, and a commitment to patient-centred care.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Significant perioperative nursing experience.
• Experience within Theatre, Day Surgery and/or broader perioperative services.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Commitment to patient-centred care, clinical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Ability to lead, coach and support teams in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Theatre and Day Surgery services as part of the leadership team.
• Provide operational and clinical leadership across Operating Theatre, Day Surgery, Anaesthetics and PACU/Recovery.
• Drive workforce planning, clinical governance, quality improvement and day-to-day operations.
• Lead service development, staff capability and a positive team culture focused on safety and collaboration.
• Influence the future direction of perioperative services and opportunities for service growth.

Skills

Leadership

Perioperative nursing

Stakeholder engagement

Team coaching

Clinical governance

Education

Postgraduate qualifications in perioperative nursing

Job description

West Gippsland Healthcare Group is seeking an experienced Theatre & Day Surgery Leader (Nurse Manager) to oversee perioperative services, drive clinical governance and lead a dynamic team across Operating Theatre, Day Surgery, Anaesthetics and PACU. Flexible start/finish times and 10-hour days/4-day weeks may be discussed.

The role requires current AHPRA RN registration, substantial perioperative leadership experience, and a commitment to patient-centred care.