Perioperative Floor Coordinator - Registered Nurse
Newcastle, NSW
Salary: EBA-aligned remuneration from approximately$128,000 - $146,000 + super, depending on classification and experience, plus applicable penalties and allowances.
Permanent Full time or Part time available
Are you the person who keeps theatre moving when the pressure is on?
We're looking for an experiencedPerioperative Registered Nurseready to step into a key floor coordination role within a busy private hospital theatre setting.
This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone who knows perioperative services inside out, can read the floor quickly, support the team in real time, and keep patient flow running safely and smoothly.
The Opportunity
AsPerioperative Floor Coordinator, you'll be the central point of coordination across the perioperative floor, helping ensure the day runs efficiently while maintaining excellent standards of patient care.
You'll work closely with theatre teams, clinical leaders, surgeons, anaesthetists, and multidisciplinary staff to support daily operations, resolve issues as they arise, and create a calm, organised environment for both patients and staff.
This is a great next step for a senior perioperative nurse who enjoys leadership, problem-solving, and being right where the action is.
What You'll Be Doing
Coordinating patient flow across a busy perioperative environment
Supporting theatre staff throughout the day to keep lists moving safely
Providing hands-on leadership, guidance, and mentoring to the nursing team
Helping manage competing priorities in a fast-paced clinical setting
Supporting safe clinical practice in line with perioperative standards
Contributing to a positive, capable,



and team-focused theatre culture
Working with senior leaders to support continuous improvement across the department
What We're Looking For
You'll bring:
Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
Full working rights for Australia
At least 5 years' perioperative nursing experience
Strong theatre coordination, communication, and organisational skills
Confidence leading teams in a busy clinical environment
A strong understanding of perioperative safety, governance, and best practice
Knowledge of ACORN standards and relevant clinical requirements
A calm, practical approach when priorities change quickly
Confidence using hospital systems and clinical programs
Highly Regarded
Previous leadership or management experience
Experience stepping into NUM, ANUM, or similar senior nursing duties
Anaesthetics and/or PACU experience
Exposure to rostering, staffing, or human resource processes
Why This Role?
This is not a back-office leadership role.
You'll be visible, involved, and central to the daily rhythm of theatre.
You'll join a well-established private hospital environment with a strong surgical focus, supportive senior leadership, and genuine investment in professional development.
The team values clinical excellence, collaboration, and people who can bring steady leadership to complex days.
What's On Offer
Full-time or permanent part-time options
Senior perioperative coordination role
Supportive and experienced theatre team
Competitive salary and perks
Flexible working arrangements where possible
Ongoing training and career development
Wellbeing and employee support initiatives
Paid parental leave
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📌 Perioperative Floor Coordinator (New South Wales)
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