Perioperative Services Manager/Theatre NUM

Human Resources Focus; Camden; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Camden Surgical Hospital is seeking an experienced Perioperative Services Manager/Theatre NUM to lead the perioperative department across four operating theatres and recovery. The role focuses on clinical excellence, staff development, and efficient service delivery, working with senior management and visiting medical staff.

You will oversee staffing, governance, and performance while driving continuous improvement and building strong multidisciplinary relationships to enhance patient care and

Qualifications

• Extensive perioperative nursing experience
• Proven leadership and people management in theatre/surgical setting
• Strong organisational, communication and decision-making skills
• Experience in workforce planning, rostering, budget management
• Knowledge of NSQHS Standards, infection prevention and clinical governance
• Ability to build relationships with medical staff and management

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee day-to-day clinical and operational management of the perioperative department
• Manage staffing, rostering, skill mix, workforce planning and payroll related processes
• Provide leadership, mentorship and development for nursing staff
• Foster a collaborative team culture and strong governance
• Monitor performance, KPIs and theatre efficiency
• Drive service improvement and strategic planning for Camden Surgical Hospital

Job description

Perioperative Services Manager/Theatre NUM

PERIOPERATIVE SERVICES MANAGER / THEATRE NUM

An exciting opportunity to lead and shape a growing perioperative service!

Camden Surgical Hospital (CSH) is seeking an experienced and motivated perioperative nursing leader to join our team as Perioperative Services Manager / Theatre NUM.

As a growing independent private surgical hospital, CSH provides a dynamic and rewarding environment, delivering high-quality surgical and day surgery services across four operating theatres, recovery and overnight patient care.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced perioperative nurse with strong leadership and operational management skills to lead a dedicated team, contribute to service development and work collaboratively with senior management, visiting medical officers and the wider healthcare team.

THE ROLE

You will be responsible for the clinical and operational management of the perioperative department, providing effective leadership and ensuring the delivery of safe, efficient and high-quality patient care.

Lead and oversee the day-to-day clinical and operational management of the perioperative department.

Manage staffing, rostering, skill mix, workforce planning and payroll processes.

Provide leadership, mentorship and support to nursing staff, promoting professional development and accountability.

Foster a positive, collaborative and supportive team culture.

Develop and maintain strong working relationships with visiting medical officers, anaesthetists and the wider multidisciplinary team.

Monitor departmental performance, KPIs, labour utilisation and operational efficiencies.

Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, clinical standards, NSQHS Standards and infection prevention requirements.

Promote a strong clinical governance and patient safety culture.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance patient experience, theatre efficiency and service delivery.

Contribute to strategic planning, service growth and the ongoing development of CSH.

ABOUT YOU

Extensive perioperative nursing experience, with sound knowledge of contemporary perioperative practice.

Proven leadership and people management experience within a theatre or surgical environment.

Strong organisational, communication and decision-making skills.

Experience in workforce planning, rostering, budget management and operational performance.

A sound understanding of clinical governance, NSQHS Standards, accreditation and infection prevention requirements.

The ability to build effective relationships with medical specialists, management and nursing teams.

A proactive approach to problem-solving, service improvement and team development.

WHY JOIN CSH?

Opportunity to lead and influence the development of a growing independent surgical hospital.

Work closely with senior leadership and visiting medical specialists.

Be part of a supportive and collaborative management team.

Opportunity to develop your leadership and operational management capabilities.

Make a meaningful contribution to clinical excellence, patient safety and service growth.

If you are an experienced perioperative nursing leader looking for an opportunity to make a difference and take the next step in your management career, we would love to hear from you.