Operations Manager

**Operations Manager - Theatre**
- **Take on a true leadership role as part of Australia’s largest private healthcare provider. Permanent fulltime role available**

**About The Opportunity**

The Operations Manager - Theatre is responsible for overseeing the management and coordination of our theatre facilities, focusing on patient safety, operational efficiency and team development on a day-to-day basis.

Responsibilities will include daily perioperative workforce planning, daily and operational management in particular matching resources and allocating nursing staff and resources to meet the needs of our patients whilst maximizing operational efficiency and stakeholder expectations.

The position requires advanced management skills to support the perioperative team and surgeons in the smooth running aof lists whilst focusing on patient safety and best patient outcomes.

**Your Skills and Experience**

You thrive on problem solving, fostering a positive and supportive culture, and providing dedicated and specialised advice to your team members.
- Relevant qualifications and Registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
- Minimum 5 years’ experience working at a senior level within the perioperative area.
- Proven ability in building and maintaining effective working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to manage different demands and work priorities.
- Advanced problem solving, analytical and advisory skills.
- Post-graduate studies in an appropriate specialty or management qualifications will be highly regarded
- Experience or exposure to managing clinical staff recruitment, rostering and performance management

**About the Organisation**

Lake Macquarie Private Hospital is a 187 bed acute Advanced Surgical and Medical Hospital situated on the Pacific Highway at Gateshead, 15 kms south of the Newcastle CBD. In March 2015 the region’s first Private Emergency Department was opened at Lake Macquarie Private, providing another option for people requiring emergency care. The hospital is also home to the Ramsay Cancer Centre, the Hunter Region's only comprehensive private oncology service providing Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Research, Support Services and Education all located on the one campus.

We are undergoing a major development which will see the hospital expand the services significantly over the next five years.

The Hospital is operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with 74 Australian sites employing over 30,000 people. Ramsay focuses on maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety, being an employer of choice, and operating its business according to The Ramsay Way philosophy: "_People Caring for People_".

**What’s in it for you?**

**Professional Advancement**: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.

**Discounts**: Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.

**Health and Wellbeing**: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support.

**Leisure/Social/Financial**: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.
- **_Please note_**_ casual employees may not be eligible for all benefits._

**Requirements**:

- _Must provide a _**National Police** check conducted within the previous 12 months
- According to the role, Ramsay may require a **Working-With-Children** check and **proof of immunisation** against infectious diseases, which may include Covid-19.

**To Apply