Operational Nurse Manager - Surgical ServicesHunter New England Local Health District – Maitland NSWEmployment Type: Permanent Full TimePosition Classification: Nurse Manager Grade 4Remuneration: $167,****** - $169,****** + Superannuation + Salary PackagingHours Per Week: 38Requisition ID: REQ******Location: Maitland HospitalApplications Close: Sunday the 9th of AugustThis is more than a leadership role - it's an prospect to influence the future of one of the fastest-growing hospitals in NSW.As a result of significant growth across surgical services, Hunter New England Health is creating a brand-new Operational Nurse Manager position.
This newly established role offers the unique opportunity to make your mark, drive innovation, and lead the continued evolution of surgical services at Maitland Hospital.About the RoleReporting to the senior leadership team, you'll provide both strategic and operational leadership across a broad portfolio including:Surgical inpatient servicesOrthopaedic and General SurgerySurgical outpatient servicesElective surgery coordination and waitlist oversightPartnering and working collaboratively with the executive, medical and multidisciplinary teams, you'll ensure exceptional patient outcomes while delivering safe, efficient and sustainable services aligned with Hunter New England Health's strategic direction.What You'll Be DoingYou will:Lead operational planning and service delivery across Surgical ServicesDrive innovation and continuous improvement initiativesEnsure outstanding clinical governance, patient safety and quality outcomesOversee workforce planning, financial performance and resource managementBuild and mentor high-performing multidisciplinary teams including orthopaedics, general surgical, speciality nurses and outpatient teams.Partner with clinical leaders to improve patient flow,



elective surgery performance and service outcomesInfluence the future direction of surgical services within a rapidly expanding facility.About YouWe're seeking a motivated, experienced and resilient nursing leader who brings:Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and a postgraduate qualification in a relevant specialty area is desirable, and/or demonstrated relevant leadership or management experienceProven leadership experience managing large clinical teamsExperience within surgical services, ideally including Orthopaedics or General SurgeryA strategic mindset with the ability to balance operational demands with long-term service planningDemonstrated experience leading change and driving innovationStrong clinical governance, quality improvement and stakeholder engagement skillsExperience managing budgets, workforce planning and service performanceExperience with elective surgery and surgical waitlist management is highly desirable.Why Join Maitland Hospital?
Maitland Hospital is one of New South Wales's newest and fastest-growing health facilities, purpose-built to deliver world‐class healthcare in a modern, state‐of‐the‐art environment.
With contemporary clinical spaces, advanced technology and ongoing investment in services, the hospital provides an exceptional setting for both patients and staff.This is a rare opportunity to:Join a growing hospital at an exciting stage of expansionStep into a newly created leadership position and shape its directionInfluence how surgical services evolve for the futureWork alongside an engaged and supportive executive leadership teamDrive meaningful improvements that directly impact patient care and clinical outcomesEnjoy excellent professional development and career progression ... within Hunter New England Health
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📌 Operational Nurse Manager - Surgical Services (New South Wales)
🏢 Hunter New England Local Health District
📍 New South Wales