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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network
• The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville
• Salary  RN-3  $121,537 - $126,970 p.a. + superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent full-time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Theatre Operations Manager to lead and oversee the smooth and efficient running of procedural spaces at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (TQEH). This critical role involves managing a diverse workforce, coordinating with various service providers, and ensuring the seamless delivery of emergency and elective surgical, procedural, interventional, and specialist imaging services. You will be instrumental in optimising operational models, improving processes, and maintaining the functionality of the Operating Room Management Information System (ORMIS).

As Theatre Operations Manager, you will drive efficiency, safety, and performance by establishing and monitoring key performance indicators, analysing data, and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams. Your strategic leadership will support the goals of the Critical Care and Perioperative program, ensuring world-class service delivery and patient care. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic healthcare environment!

About You

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced professional to excel as Theatre Operations Manager. Your leadership, clinical expertise, and ability to foster collaboration will be key to driving the success of our procedural spaces. To thrive in this role, you will bring:

• Qualifications: Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse or Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, holding or eligible for a current practising certificate.
• Skills: Exceptional leadership, communication, and change management skills, with the ability to motivate teams, resolve complex challenges, and effectively balance diverse stakeholder needs.
• Experience: At least 3 years post-registration nursing/midwifery experience, with proven success in managing complex health services, driving business change, and efficiently managing resources.
• Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of relevant legislation, standards, and contemporary healthcare issues, with expertise in Australian National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards.

About CALHN

The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South’s Australia’s major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.

We’re looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through world-class care and world-class research and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.

Benefit of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• Professional Development: Opportunity to apply for reimbursement of eligible professional development activities, and access to dedicated leave for ongoing learning.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role. 
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families. 
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites. 
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref: 887924

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 3 January 2025

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

 887924 RD CC&PO - Theatre Operations Manager.pdf

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