Perioperative Services Manager
About the opportunity
An opportunity exists for a Perioperative Services Manager to join the team at John Fawkner Private Hospital on a full-time basis and take on a leadership position within our perioperative department. Your clinical skills, excellent leadership capabilities, and positive approach to work will ensure your success in this role.
About us
John Fawkner Private Hospital is a fully accredited 186-bed acute care facility providing a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, cancer and critical care services. Equipped with advanced medical, surgical and diagnostic technology, John Fawkner Private is focused on meeting the growing healthcare needs of patients in our local community and surrounding regions.
As the largest private hospital with the only private 24 hr. Emergency Department and Critical Care unit in northwestern Melbourne, John Fawkner Private works with highly skilled visiting specialists who offer subspecialty expertise.
John Fawkner Private Hospital has a long-established tradition for providing quality healthcare to our local community, the veteran community and patients travelling from regional northwest Victoria.
As a Perioperative Services Manager, your responsibilities will include:
- Oversees the day-to-day operations in theatre
- Understanding of legislative requirements, ACORN and Sterilisation standards
- Knowledge of accreditation processes and Quality/Risk management
- Ensure workplace health and safety guidelines and policies are met
- Manage Budgets and attainment of budgetary targets and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Maintaining effective relationship with major stakeholders
- Ensure Theatre is run ethically and complies with policies, procedures and all legal requirements
Essential Criteria:
- Current unrestricted AHPRA registration
- Post Graduate Qualifications in Perioperative Nursing, Business and/or Management (or working towards)
- Minimum of 5 years senior nursing experience within the Perioperative unit
- Experience looking after a minimum of 5 theatres
- High degree of computer literacy including MS Office
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Working with children check
- Clinical expertise and commitment to high quality patient care
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
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Why Healthscope?
Join us at Healthscope and step into a vibrant Community of Care where your impact is felt every day! Our dedicated team members are the heartbeat of our organisation, making a real difference in the lives of patients and their families. As Australia’s only national private hospital operator, our 42 sites are backed by a dynamic Support Office, empowering us to deliver outstanding care to the communities we serve.
· Flexibility: Work across one or multiple hospitals in our expansive network
· Perks: Discounted health insurance, gym memberships, salary packaging & more!
· Growth: Access continuous professional development and education to fuel your career journey
Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.
Applications close: February 20th 2026
To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to recruitment@healthscope.com.au
More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.