About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Perioperative Services Manager / Registered Nurse for a permanent senior leadership position in Rockhampton, QLD. In this role you will hold overall responsibility for the leadership and management of perioperative services, including theatres, day surgery, recovery and CSSD. You will lead a skilled multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, high-quality surgical services while driving operational efficiency, clinical governance and continuous improvement. This is an outstanding chance for an experienced perioperative leader to take ownership of a busy surgical service within a thriving regional Queensland community.
- Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of perioperative services including theatres, day surgery, recovery and CSSD
- Supervise, mentor and develop nursing and support staff across the perioperative environment
- Ensure compliance with ACORN standards, accreditation and legislative requirements
- Oversee clinical governance, incident management and quality improvement initiatives
- Manage theatre utilisation, scheduling, budgets and resource allocation
- Collaborate with surgeons, anaesthetists and the wider multidisciplinary team
- Drive workforce planning, recruitment and staff retention
- Foster a positive, safety-focused workplace culture
Benefits:
- $160,000 per annum + superannuation
- Permanent full-time position
- Senior leadership role with genuine scope and autonomy
- Supportive executive management structure
- Career progression opportunities
- Relaxed Central Queensland lifestyle, gateway to the Capricorn Coast and Great Keppel Island
About You:
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
- Demonstrated experience in perioperative nursing leadership or theatre management
- Strong knowledge of ACORN standards, accreditation and perioperative best practice
- Proven operational, financial and workforce management capability
- Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to drive quality improvement and positive workplace culture
- Current Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
- Eligible to work in Australia