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Description:

Operating Theatre Nurse Unit Manager
Location: Horsham
Permanent Full-time (80 hours per fortnight with monthly ADO)
About The Role
Are you a dynamic nursing leader passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centred care? Grampians Health is seeking an experienced and motivated Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) to lead our Operating Suite team.
This pivotal leadership role is responsible for providing both operational and clinical leadership across the Operating Theatres, Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU), Day Procedure Unit, Pre-Admission Clinic, and Central Sterilising and Supply Department (CSSD).
As a senior leader, you will play a key role in the planning, development, and implementation of systems and processes that drive clinical excellence. Your responsibilities will include financial and business planning, workforce management, recruitment and development of staff, and maintaining professional standards of education and competency.
You’ll also contribute to strategic initiatives, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and support our accreditation and quality improvement activities, ensuring alignment with national healthcare standards.
Key Responsibilities
Provide leadership of the multidisciplinary team of the Operating Suite in provision of high quality, safe clinical practice to ensure the peri-operative service meets the needs of its consumers, carers and the communityOversee day-to-day operations of the Operating Theatres, Post Anaesthetic Care Unit, Day Procedure Unit, Central Sterilising & Supply Department (CSSD), and Pre-Admission Clinic.Monitor and manage departmental financial performance, including FTE allocation, equipment contracts, and consumable usage.Support achievement of Statement of Priority activity targets by developing, implementing, and reviewing relevant strategies, including ESIS reporting.Review and optimise theatre performance metrics such as session utilisation, contact hours, and resource efficiency.
Key Selection Criteria
Essential
Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)Postgraduate qualifications in perioperative nursingMinimum of five years' post-graduate experience, including senior nursing leadership within relevant areas of responsibilityComprehensive understanding of the broader healthcare environment, with demonstrated experience in perioperative nursing practiceSound knowledge of National Funding Models applicable to perioperative servicesProven ability to deliver a professional, cost-effective theatre service, including financial oversight and business planning
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Interested?
Click APPLY or if you wish to discuss the role prior to applying, contact Nicole Snibson / Director Surgery, Endoscopy & Patient Experience on Nicole.Snibson@gh.org.au for a confidential discussion.
We're actively seeking candidates for this role and will review applications as they are submitted. Applications will close when the position is filled.
If you are currently employed at Grampians Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the Intranet before applying
Recruitment agencies should note that Grampians Health does not accept agency resumes. Grampians Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.
About Grampians Health
Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell. Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.
Culture & Benefits
Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunitiesSalary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
Horsham Region
Located on the banks of the Wimmera River, Horsham is the retail, business & service centre of the Wimmera region. With a growing population of approximately 20,000, Horsham is a vibrant city in which to live, work and play. Horsham offers affordable housing, education and accessible community services.
With natural attractions such as the Grampians National Park, Mount Arapiles and the Little Desert National Park nearby, there is plenty to see and explore.
If you are dreaming of a career change with country lifestyle, Horsham is the place for you. To learn more about Horsham please click – Visit Horsham
Dimboola region
Dimboola is a charming rural town surrounded by scenic rolling hills, farmland and the pink Salt Lake. Explore historic landmarks like the Dimboola Hotel or venture into the nearby Little Desert National Park to discover unique flora and fauna. Dimboola is the perfect escape from city life. To learn more about Dimboola please click – Visit Dimboola
Diversity and Inclusion
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.
All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.
Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.