Perioperative Theatre Director | Nursing Leadership

recruitNet; Leinster; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Sign-on bonus

CPD opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Career progression

Free on-site parking

Bike-to-work scheme

Sick pay

Job summary

RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in healthcare recruitment for domestic and overseas candidates across hospitals, nursing homes, home care, and community care.

The Theatre Department Manager will provide professional and operational leadership, ensure patient-centred perioperative care, and drive safety, quality, and efficiency across theatre services in an acute hospital setting in Ireland.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMBI) or equivalent qualification.
• Postgraduate qualification in Perioperative Nursing or related field.
• Demonstrated leadership and decision- making skills.
• Experience in quality improvement and clinical governance.

Responsibilities

• Manage Theatre Department with patient-centred nursing and clinical services.
• Provide professional and operational leadership to nursing and support staff.
• Oversee compliance with clinical safety and accreditation standards via audits and quality monitoring.
• Evaluate and enhance nursing care systems with evidence-based practices.
• Drive theatre scheduling efficiency, resource utilisation, and performance while maintaining safety.
• Manage recruitment, induction, rostering, and performance management.
• Promote education, mentorship, and postgraduate study.
• Lead quality improvement and risk management initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Operational management

Quality improvement

Communication

Problem solving

Education

RN registration (NMBI)

Postgraduate perioperative nursing

Job description

RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in healthcare recruitment for domestic and overseas candidates across hospitals, nursing homes, home care, and community care.

The Theatre Department Manager will provide professional and operational leadership, ensure patient-centred perioperative care, and drive safety, quality, and efficiency across theatre services in an acute hospital setting in Ireland.