Perioperative Services Manager

Care is our passion. People are our business. Excellence is our standard. Growth is our ambition.

Who we are:

As the only private hospital located in the region, Maitland Private Hospital prides itself on delivering positive patient experiences. We have a dedicated and experienced team of specialists, doctors and nurses who meet the needs of our diverse and changing community by providing exceptional patient-centred care, state-of-the-art medical technology, and a warm, welcoming environment for patients and their families. Located only 30 minutes from Newcastle, Maitland Private maintains a community-focused feel, while being able to deliver high quality health services to the Maitland and Hunter Valley regions. The hospital encompasses 185 beds, 6 operating theatres, 10 bed ICU, with associated rehabilitation, medical and surgical Wards. Our services include two major medical centres, a dedicated mental health unit, an on-site cancer centre including radiation oncology, radiology practice and pathology laboratory. Maitland Private Hospital is a key facility within the Healthe Care Group. We are a private healthcare provider of choice, driving innovation and clinical best practice to the services we provide.

Your new role as Perioperative Services Manager:

The Perioperative Services Manager (PSM) is a key leadership position within the hospital's management team, reporting directly to the Director of Clinical Services (DCS) and CEO. The PSM is responsible for the strategic and operational direction of all activities within the operating theatre complex including oversight of operating theatres, day surgery, recovery, sterilising services, and associated clinical support areas. The PSM provides strong clinical and operational leadership to ensure the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of perioperative services, supporting excellence in patient care and positive surgical outcomes.

A central responsibility of the role is to lead, manage, and develop a multidisciplinary team of nurses, technicians, and support staff, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. The PSM is expected to ensure compliance with all relevant standards, policies, and accreditation requirements, while implementing evidence-based best practices. Effective workforce planning, recruitment, education, and performance management are integral components of the position. The role also involves active participation in hospital-wide planning and decision-making, working closely with surgeons, anaesthetists, and other stakeholders to optimise theatre utilisation, enhance service efficiency, and support the growth of surgical specialties. Strong financial and resource management skills are essential, with responsibility for budgeting, equipment procurement, and cost control.

The successful candidate will demonstrate advanced leadership capabilities, excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, and a proven ability to drive quality improvement and innovation in a dynamic clinical environment. The PSM plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of perioperative services, ensuring the hospital delivers safe, patient-centred, and high-performing surgical care.

About you (essential criteria):

• Current unrestricted AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1), General
• Minimum 5 years perioperative clinical experience
• Minimum 3 years management experience in the perioperative environment
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with proven ability to manage and guide teams
• Relevant postgraduate qualifications in perioperative nursing
• Sound understanding of the private health system in Australia, including funding models VMO expectations
• Demonstrated expert knowledge of perioperative nursing best practice including ACORN Standards, ANZCA guidelines, ASNZ5369 and NSW Health Policy Directives
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development
• Sound understanding of clinical governance as relevant to perioperative services and hospital management
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing quality improvement initiatives, clinical policies and accreditation programs relating to ACHS clinical standards
• Strong collaborative interpersonal skills with well-developed verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated computer skills in relevant hospital management programs as well as Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook
• Immunisation evidence and serology report in accordance with NSW Health.
• Australian permanent resident status or equivalent work rights required.
• Current Working with Children Check and Police Check.

Desirable attributes:

• Post-graduate management qualification
• Previous experience relieving Nursing Unit Manager / PSM roles
• Demonstrated experience in the instrument / circulating nurse roles and or anaesthetic and PACU nursing roles

Applications must address and meet essential criteria. Applications must include current CV and names of at least 2 professional referees.

Healthe Care is an equal opportunity employer. At Maitland Private Hospital, we're all about supporting real people to deliver extraordinary care. As part of the Maitland Private team, you can expect:

• Attractive Remuneration Package – Highest paid nurses in the Maitland / Newcastle region
• Collaboration with like-minded professionals across a multi-disciplinary team
• Work-Life Balance – Flexible rostering & working conditions
• Monday to Friday position, Public Holidays & Christmas off
• Ongoing Professional Development Opportunities, including potential to undertake discounted post graduate study and paid study leave.
• Super & Novated Lease Salary Packaging Options
• Wellbeing programs including discounted private health insurance
• Fitness Passport
• Comprehensive Orientation Program
• Discounted Massages on-site

Position enquiries and applications:

Closing date:  Sunday, 19 October 2025

Interested to know more?

Martine Mead | Perioperative Services Manager | Maitland Private Hospital | 175 Chisholm Road, East Maitland NSW 2323 | E:  | T: | W:

*Due to the large volume of applicants, only successful candidates will be contacted.