Occupation: Medicine, nursing and midwifery

Location: Gippsland - Baw Baw

Reference: 3111

Theatre & Day Surgery Leader (Nurse Manager)

Clinical Operations

Permanent Full Time, up to 76 hours per fortnight

Nurse Unit Manager Level 2 (NM11) $71.91 per hour

Flexible work arrangements available

Step Into Leadership. Shape the Future of Perioperative Services.

Are you an experienced perioperative nurse looking for your next challenge?

Whether you're an established Nurse Manager or an experienced Theatre, Day Surgery or Perioperative nurse ready to take the next step into leadership, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

West Gippsland Healthcare Group is seeking a collaborative and motivated leader to oversee our Theatre and Day Surgery services. This is an opportunity to join the Victorian public healthcare sector, broaden your leadership experience and make a genuine impact on patient care, staff development and service improvement within a growing regional health service.

What makes this role different is the flexibility. We recognise that exceptional candidates come from a range of backgrounds and career stages, so we're open to discussing arrangements that work for you, including flexible start and finish times, job share opportunities, a 10-hour day/4-day working week, and other flexible working options by negotiation.

This position may suit an experienced Nurse Unit Manager, Associate Nurse Unit Manager, Clinical Nurse Specialist or senior perioperative nurse looking to take the next step in their career. Previous formal management experience is desirable, but not essential.

As part of our leadership team, you'll provide operational and clinical leadership across Operating Theatre, Day Surgery, Anaesthetics and PACU/Recovery. Working closely with surgeons, anaesthetists and multidisciplinary teams, you'll drive high-quality patient-centred care while overseeing workforce planning, clinical governance, quality improvement activities,



service development and day-to-day operations.

You'll have the opportunity to influence the future direction of perioperative services, lead service improvements, develop staff capability and foster a positive team culture focused on safety, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Why Join West Gippsland Healthcare Group?

If you're currently working in the private sector and considering a move to public healthcare, this is an excellent opportunity to broaden your experience while enjoying the benefits of a supportive and well-established health service.

Employee benefits include:

- Salary packaging
- Flexible working arrangements
- Job share opportunities considered
- 10-hour day / 4-day week arrangements considered
- Professional development and leadership opportunities
- Access to Employee Assistance Program
- Free onsite parking
- Supportive and collaborative leadership team
- Opportunity to influence service growth and innovation
- Public sector employment conditions

Located in Warragul, just 30 minutes from Pakenham against peak-hour traffic, West Gippsland Healthcare Group offers the opportunity to build a rewarding leadership career while enjoying the perks of regional living. The Baw Baw Shire is one of Victoria's fastest growing regions, offering excellent lifestyle opportunities, accessibility and a strong sense of community.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
- Significant perioperative nursing experience
- Experience within Theatre, Day Surgery and/or broader perioperative services
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- A commitment to patient-centred care, clinical excellence and continuous improvement
- The ability to lead, coach and support teams in a dynamic healthcare environment

The following would be highly regarded:

- Previous leadership experience as a NUM, ANUM, CNS, coordinator or similar role
- Experience managing staff, rostering and workforce planning
- Experience within a public health service
- Postgraduate qual

📌 Nurse Manager Theatre (Baw Baw Shire)
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