Theatre Operations Manager

A brand new opportunity exists for an experienced and dedicated Perioperative Nurse to lead the Theatre Department on a permanent full-time basis at a private hospital located in Newcastle.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This position is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the management and coordination of the theatre facilities. Your day-to-day responsibilities will focus on patient safety, operational efficiency, and team development.

Key role accountabilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Daily perioperative workforce planning;
• Operational management, in particular allocating nursing staff and resources to meet the department's needs whilst maximising operational efficiency and stakeholder expectations;
• Support the perioperative team and surgeons in the smooth running of lists;
• Be actively involved in the development and implementation of Clinical Governance and Risk Management Plans;
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with VMOs and key stakeholders.

• Relevant registration with AHPRA;
• At least 5 years of experience working at a senior level within the perioperative area;
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and management skills;
• Advanced problem-solving, analytical, and advisory skills;
• Demonstrated ability to lead accreditation and continuous improvement processes in a healthcare facility;
• Aware of the relevant legislative requirements and governing body reporting responsibilities of hospital/clinical service departments;
• Postgraduate studies in Management / Business are desirable;
• Demonstrated understanding of private health sector funding models is desirable.

• Flexible work opportunities;
• Flexible Leave Program: purchase additional annual leave;
• Free access to 18,000 upskilling courses via a LinkedIn learning subscription;
• Professional development programs;
• Post-graduate and Formal Education Scholarships;
• Study leave;
• Discounted gym membership;
• Discounts off hospital and extras private health insurance;
• Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts;
• Car servicing discounts on Mazda vehicles;
• Salary sacrifice opportunities eg, airport lounge membership, self-education expenses and more;
• Tech discounts on Microsoft and Apple purchases;
• Paid parental leave;
• Corporate rates on Hertz car rentals;
• Recognition and rewards programs;
• Community service leave.

The hospital, located near Newcastle, provides Medical, Rehabilitation, Surgical & Mental Health Services. The hospital's main surgical focus is in Orthopaedics, Urology, General, Plastics, Ophthalmology, Gynaecology, Faciomaxillary & Paediatrics. It has a Rehabilitation Unit with an experienced team of professionals who work together to assist in a patient's rehabilitation and is one of a few Private Hospitals in the Newcastle & Lake Macquarie area with a Mental Health Unit and Outpatient Mental Health Day Programs.

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