Job Description

Eye Theatre Manager – Ophthalmology Services n

Lead one of Sydney's premier specialist ophthalmology theatre services and drive the future growth of eye surgery at Sydney Private Hospital.

n

Sydney Private Hospital is seeking an experienced and commercially focused Eye Theatre Manager to lead our dedicated ophthalmology operating theatre complex.

n

This is a unique opportunity for a proven perioperative leader with extensive ophthalmology experience to combine operational excellence, people leadership and business development to grow one of Sydney's leading private ophthalmic surgical services.

n

Our theatres support a broad range of specialist procedures including:

n

Vitreoretinal surgery and vitrectomies

n

Oculoplastic surgery

n

Corneal procedures

n

General ophthalmic procedures

About the Role n

As Eye Theatre Manager, you will be responsible for the clinical, operational and commercial performance of our specialist ophthalmology theatre complex.

n

A key focus of this role will be to increase theatre utilisation and grow surgeon engagement by attracting new ophthalmologists to Sydney Private Hospital , while maintaining exceptional standards of patient care, efficiency and clinical outcomes.

n

Working closely with surgeons, anaesthetists, executive leaders and perioperative teams, you will ensure Sydney Private Hospital remains the hospital of choice for ophthalmic surgery.

Key Responsibilities Growth and Surgeon Engagement n

Develop and execute strategies to increase ophthalmology theatre utilisation.

n





Build and maintain robust relationships with existing ophthalmologists and their practice teams.

n

Identify and attract new ophthalmologists and procedural activity to the hospital.

n

Collaborate with hospital leadership to support business growth objectives.

Operational Leadership n

Lead the day-to-day management of the ophthalmology theatres.

n

Drive efficient theatre utilisation, scheduling and workflow management.

n

Manage budgets, productivity targets and key performance indicators.

n

Ensure compliance with all accreditation, quality and safety standards.

n

Lead, coach and develop a highly skilled ophthalmic theatre team.

n

Manage recruitment, rostering, performance and succession planning.

n

Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Clinical Excellence n

Maintain the highest standards of patient safety and quality care.

n

Support innovation and best practice in ophthalmic perioperative services.

n

Partner with surgeons to continuously enhance the operating theatre experience.

Workforce Development Focus n

A critical objective of this role is to support our vision of building Australia's leading ophthalmic perioperative team.

n

The successful candidate will lead training and competency programs aimed at ensuring:

n

n




- All ophthalmic theatre nurses are competent to scrub ophthalmic procedures.
n
- All ophthalmic theatre nurses are competent to scout ophthalmic procedures.
n
- A flexible, multi-skilled workforce capable of supporting service growth and surgeon needs.
n

About You n

To be successful, you will bring:

n

Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.

n

Minimum 5 years' experience in a management role within a dedicated ophthalmology theatre environment .

n

Demonstrated experience managing specialist ophthalmic surgical services.

n

Extensive knowledge of:

n

Vitreoretinal procedures and vitrectomies

n

Oculoplastic surgery

n

General ophthalmic operating theatre workflows

n

Strong leadership and people management skills.

n

Proven ability to build trusted relationships with surgeons and stakeholders.

n

Experience managing budgets, productivity and operational performance.

n

Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Highly Regarded n

Postgraduate qualifications in perioperative nursing, leadership or management.

n

Experience growing theatre utilisation and surgical activity.

n

Demonstrated success in surgeon engagement and business development.

Why Join Sydney Private Hospital? n

Lead a highly specialised ophthalmology theatre service.

n

Partner with some of Sydney's leading ophthalmologists.

n

Play a key role in shaping the future growth of ophthalmic surgery.

n

Influence strategic decisions and service development.

n

Develop and mentor a highly skilled specialist nursing workforce.

n

#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Eye Theatre Manager - Ophthalmology Services (Sydney)
🏢 Sydney Private Hospital
📍 Sydney