HCA is delighted to partner with our Albany Western Australia client to recruit a Director of Nursing/General Manager for their Day Surgery Hospital.

The role

The role will be responsible for leading and inspiring the hospital team to deliver outstanding clinical & commercial outcomes as well as patient experiences by ensuring the highest standards of clinical supervision, governance, safety and operational excellence are achieved.

You will be Managing the Day Surgery that consists of 3 pre-operative and 3 post-operative beds, Recovery lounge with 6 chairs and 1 Theatre that offers a range of Surgical specialties including

• Ophthalmology
• Vasectomies
• Minor Procedures
• Dental Surgery
• Urology
• Oral
• Maxillofacial
• Plastic Surgery
• Competitive salary to be negotiated case by case
• Excellent relocation assistance
• A Career progression move could be supported for an experience Perioperative Manager to be supported into this next career step

  This is a key managerial role with the primary responsibility to lead and manage the Day Surgery. Focused on ensuring best practice outcomes for key stakeholders, patients, doctors, caregivers, and the wider hospital group. This position will suit candidates with a desire to further their leadership journey whilst maintaining core clinical expertise.

  Key responsibilities include:

• The leadership and operational management of the hospital, entails the management of all Nursing, administrative, and support staff within the Operating Suite including, Perioperative Scrub, Anaesthetic Nursing, and Recovery Room.
• The utilisation of resources to ensure effective and efficient management of the operating suite, in line with best practice and relevant police and guidelines, while ensuring that the patients receive appropriate access to elective surgery in an environment that is safe for staff and patients. delivery of high-quality, safe perioperative services
• Ensuring the service operates within a robust set of financial and operational performance targets, delivering on relevant KPIs` set for the service

  About You:

  You will need to demonstrate previous management experience within Perioperative Services together with strong organisational, self-management, and conflict-resolution skills. Our ideal candidate will possess excellent clinical knowledge, and strong interpersonal and communication skills, together with a desire to lead and support others to deliver superior patient care and services.

  In addition, candidates will need to demonstrate:

• Exceptional, relevant clinical knowledge and management expertise – minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Perioperative Suite
• Strong organisation and prioritisation skills
• The ability to motivate and lead others
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with a range of internal and external stakeholders
• Current registration with AHPRA and Tertiary Qualification
• A commitment to delivering best-practice person-centered care
• Working knowledge & understanding of Australian National Standards for Safety & Quality
• Working knowledge of clinical and non-clinical Awards/industrial instruments
• Capability to take on a clinical role as and when required

  Our client is a leading employer of choice, they have a warm welcoming team culture and a strong focus on staff wellbeing.

  If this sounds like your next career move,

  please forward your Cover Letter and Resume to Sharon Eden at

  sharon.eden@healthcareaustralia.com.au or call for a confidential chat on

  08 7421 4437

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