Assistant Director of Nursing, Operating Theatre

Hospital Picaso; Selangor; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospital Picaso seeks an Assistant Director of Nursing to lead the Operating Theatre (OT) and Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD). The role drives high standards of patient care, safety, and service excellence through strong governance and effective leadership.

You will oversee policies, staff scheduling, and interdepartmental collaboration to optimise theatre efficiency and care outcomes across perioperative services.

Qualifications

• Senior nursing leadership experience in a hospital/healthcare setting.
• Post-Basic perioperative qualification required.
• Strong clinical expertise in perioperative nursing, sterile processing, and endoscopy.
• Proven track record in leading multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead nursing teams across OT and CSSD.
• Maintain exceptional patient care, safety, and infection control standards.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Manage staff scheduling, rostering, and performance reviews.
• Coordinate patient flow and OT efficiency with the medical team.

Skills

Leadership

Nursing management

Perioperative nursing

Infection control

Staff development

Education

Post-Basic qualification in Perioperative Nursing

Job description

Assistant Director of Nursing, Operating Theatre

• Responsible for leading and overseeing the operations of the Operating Theatre (OT) and Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) to ensure optimal clinical outcomes and operational efficiency.
• Drive high standards of patient care, safety, and service excellence through effective leadership and governance.

Job Summary

• Responsible for leading and overseeing the operations of the Operating Theatre (OT) and Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) to ensure optimal clinical outcomes and operational efficiency.
• Drive high standards of patient care, safety, and service excellence through effective leadership and governance.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the nursing teams across the Operating Theatre (OT) and Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD).
• Ensure exceptional standards of patient care, safety, and infection control are maintained.
• Oversee the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Manage staff scheduling, rostering, and performance reviews.
• Collaborate with the medical team to coordinate patient flow and optimise Operating Theatre efficiency.

Job Requirements

• Registered Nurse with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a senior nursing management role, preferably in a hospital or healthcare setting.
• Post-Basic qualification in Perioperative Nursing is required.
• Strong clinical expertise, particularly in perioperative nursing, sterile processing, and endoscopy.
• Proven experience in leading and motivating multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.