Requisition ID: REQ693791

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week up until May 2027

Remuneration: $2,890.40 per week+ 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Location: Liverpool Hospital - Operating Theatres

Applications close: 27/09/2026

Contact: Rima Chaurasia - A/Nurse Manager on 0460 021 242 | [email protected]

Please note: A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position. With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

Achieve Something Great

Lead a dynamic perioperative specialty module at Liverpool Hospital Operating Theatres and play a key role in shaping clinical excellence, workforce development and service delivery within one of the District's busiest surgical services.

- Provide leadership and operational management for a highly specialised theatre module, supporting a skilled team across trauma, orthopaedics, vascular, obstetric, plastics and facial maxillary specialties.
- Be part of an expanding service, with the exciting introduction of renal transplant surgery later in 2026, offering opportunities to contribute to service growth and innovation.
- Mentor, guide and support nursing staff, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, continuous learning and high-quality patient care.
- Work closely with Perioperative Services leadership, multidisciplinary teams and Liverpool Hospital Executive to drive operational efficiency and achieve service objectives.
- Lead the monitoring and evaluation of key performance indicators, clinical outcomes and operational processes to ensure excellence in patient care and service delivery.

Are You the Right Fit?

You are an experienced senior nurse who is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care, supporting high-performing teams and driving excellence within a busy Operating Theatre environment. You are approachable, organised and thrive in a role that combines clinical leadership with operational management.

- Proven experience in a Perioperative setting.
- A collaborative leadership style, with the ability to work closely with multidisciplinary teams,



clinicians and key stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes.
- Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and foster a positive team culture.
- Demonstrated experience using clinical systems including SurgiNet, eMR, PAS and PowerChart.
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands and consistently meet deadlines.
- Ability to manage conflict professionally and uphold the NSW Health Code of Conduct.

Selection Criteria To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.

- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent work experience or a combination of study and experience deemed appropriate by SWSLHD.
- Describe your experience working within a Perioperative setting in a leadership role.
- Demonstrate your ability to work collaboratively and independently in a busy working environment and how you effectively communicate and engage.

If you’d like more details, we’re here to help.

- Position Information
- Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.

- How to Apply

- Read our application guide and tips for improving your application.

- Diversity, Culture & Inclusion

- We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact [email protected]

- We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples,



people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

- Aboriginal Workforce

- For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact [email protected]. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.

More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?

- Financial Perks
- 12% superannuation

- Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary

- Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)

- One extra day off each month for full-time employees

- Work-Life Balance

- Adaptable work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)

- Paid maternity and parental leave

- Generous leave options like long service and carers leave

- Grow Your Career

- Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.

- Health & Wellbeing

- Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport

- Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)

- Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

Additional Information

- Vaccination Requirements
- All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.

- Child Safe Employment

- South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

- Temporary Positions

- For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.

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📌 Nurse Unit Manager (Lvl 2) - Operating Theatres - Temp FT (Australia)
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