Lead the future of perioperative services at Western Hospital

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Director of Nursing, the Clinical Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing the clinical and operational performance of our perioperative suite. In this key leadership role, you will drive operational efficiency, optimise theatre throughput, provide supportive leadership to a multidisciplinary team, foster a positive workplace culture, and ensure the highest standards of clinical governance, patient safety, and quality care.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Management

Lead the effective operation of the perioperative department by managing theatre schedules, workforce allocation, resource utilisation, and patient flow to optimise theatre productivity and service delivery.

Clinical Leadership

Provide leadership, mentorship, and clinical oversight to scrub/scout, anaesthetic, recovery, and procedure room nursing teams. Manage recruitment, rostering, performance development, and workforce planning while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and clinical excellence.

Clinical Governance, Quality & Safety

Ensure compliance with infection prevention and control standards, sterilisation requirements, ACORN standards, NSQHS Standards, and accreditation requirements. Lead quality improvement initiatives and support the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care.

Stakeholder Engagement & Service Development

Build and maintain effective relationships with surgeons, anaesthetists, visiting medical officers, industry representatives,



and the executive team to enhance perioperative services, improve patient outcomes, and support organisational objectives.

Why Join Western Hospital?

At Western Hospital, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating a supportive workplace where you can thrive professionally while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

What We Offer

- Free and convenient onsite parking
- Free annual flu vaccinations
- Generous staff discounts with Police Credit Union and Medibank Private Health
- Discounted services through our onsite GP practice, physiotherapy clinic and Benson's Radiology
- Access to EAP Counselling

Career development

- Ongoing education and development opportunities
- Mentorship and leadership support
- Clear pathways for career progression

Supportive Workplace Culture

- Friendly, collaborative, and inclusive team environment
- A workplace that values innovation, safety, and excellence
- Relevant post-registration qualifications and current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
- Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to manage workforce performance and operational demands
- Clinical experience with sound knowledge of ACORN standards and NSQHS Standards
- A commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and professional development
- Current National Police Clearance & Working With Children Check

Apply Today

If you're ready to lead high-performing perioperative teams, drive clinical excellence, and shape the future of surgical services in Adelaide, we'd love to hear from you!

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📌 Clinical Manager – Theatre Suite (City of Charles Sturt)
🏢 Western Hospital
📍 City of Charles Sturt