Senior Perioperative Nurse Manager – Operating Theatre Lead

NSW Health; Northern Beaches; On-site; AUD 153,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health seeks an experienced Perioperative Nurse Manager for Northern Beaches Hospital to lead perioperative services and manage the operating theatre workforce. The role focuses on delivering patient-centered care within a high-acuity surgical environment.

You will drive quality improvements, ensure compliance with ACORN and NSQHS standards, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet elective and emergency surgical targets.

Qualifications

• Current registration with AHPRA and ongoing professional development.
• Postgraduate health qualification and leadership training.
• Recent management experience in a perioperative service.
• Understanding of ACORN standards and NSQHS.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage staffing and resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead perioperative services and interventional suite operations.
• Oversee nursing workforce, resource allocation, and staffing models.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and safety standards.
• Ensure compliance with ACORN and NSQHS in theatre settings.

Skills

Nurse leadership

ACORN Standards knowledge

Quality improvement leadership

Staffing and workforce planning

Hospital information systems literacy

Education

Postgraduate qualification in health or nursing

AHPRA registered nurse

Tools

ACORN Standards

Job description

NSW Health seeks an experienced Perioperative Nurse Manager for Northern Beaches Hospital to lead perioperative services and manage the operating theatre workforce. The role focuses on delivering patient-centered care within a high-acuity surgical environment.

You will drive quality improvements, ensure compliance with ACORN and NSQHS standards, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet elective and emergency surgical targets.