Operating Theatre Coordinator

South Island - Canterbury; Timaru; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Timaru is seeking an experienced Theatre Co-ordinator to join our peri-operative team. You will oversee the day-to-day coordination of the Operating Theatres and Recovery Suite, manage the theatre roster, and ensure multidisciplinary collaboration to deliver safe, high-quality care.

Ideally you'll have prior experience in a team coordinating role and strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Leadership and team coordination experience.
• Strong communication and professional judgment.
• Peri-operative experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day operations of the Operating Theatres and Recovery Suite.
• Maintain the Theatre roster and allocate resources.
• Oversee clinical practice and ensure multi-disciplinary involvement in peri-operative care.
• Lead and support a team to deliver high-quality peri-operative services.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Postgraduate qualification

Job description

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South Island - Canterbury - Timaru, South Island

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

Right now, we're looking for a Theatre Co-ordinator with lots of experience behind them to become part of the team here in Timaru. You will be supporting and overseeing a team committed to providing excellent peri-operative care. You'll enjoy the flexibility of a truly varied role where there is never a dull moment or a day that looks like another!

You will be responsible for the day-to-day co-ordination of the Operating Theatres and Recovery Suite. This will include maintaining the Theatre roster, managing resources, actively overseeing clinical practice, and ensuring multi-disciplinary team involvement in the peri-operative environment.

About you

Ideally, you will have previous experience in a team coordinating role or hold strong aspirations toward taking on a leadership role. We are looking for someone who has what it takes to effectively lead a team; including the ability to problem-solve, demonstrate sound professional judgement with excellent communication and rapport-building skills. A post Graduate qualification or willingness to work towards this will be an advantage. Peri operative experience is essential for this role.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Salary Range

This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the relevant Collective, and the Pay Scale, determined on relevant experience.