Director of Perioperative Services

Epworth HealthCare is Victoria's largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia's health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients. 

Epworth Richmond's theatre complex includes 28 operating theatres and 3 Cath Labs, providing world-class care across all surgical specialties except obstetrics, and is proudly at the forefront of surgical technology offerings, including multiple forms of robotic surgery. Epworth Hawthorn provides a boutique 3 operating theatre complex specialising in day surgery across a variety of surgical specialties.

Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.

The purpose of this role is to manage the operational and business direction of Perioperative Services, within the strategic direction of Epworth Richmond and Epworth Hawthorn Acute to ensure the efficient and effective use of human and financial resources in order to achieve positive clinical outcomes, exceptional customer service and growth of market share. This is a great opportunity to hold an active role within the Executive team at Epworth Richmond and focus on continuous improvement theatre growth, business development, risk management, building engaged teams and developing a culture of accountability.

You will make an impact by:

• Lead and develop high-performing perioperative teams across Epworth Richmond and Epworth Hawthorn;
• Drive theatre activity growth, operational efficiency and excellence in patient care;
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and patient-centred care;
• Oversee clinical governance, risk management, quality improvement projects and accreditation readiness;
• Manage significant budgets and resources to achieve strong clinical and financial outcomes; and
• Build strong relationships with surgeons, staff, and key stakeholders.

Position Description Inherent Requirements

To be successful in this role…

• You will be a collaborative and inspiring healthcare leader who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments.
• Current registration as Registered Nurse with AHPRA;
• Postgraduate qualification in perioperative nursing and/or health care management;
• Significant leadership experience at a senior or executive level within an acute hospital;
• Proven expertise in clinical, financial, risk, and human resource management;
• Strong change management, strategic thinking, and business development skills;
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities.

At Epworth, it's a community. It's the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Epworth's enhanced Not for Profit status (and not available in the public sector) provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
• Relocation assistance is available for approved interstate candidates

At Epworth, we care.

We care about our patients and we care about our people.  We care about keeping everyone safe.  We care about valuing and empowering our people, and growing careers.  And we care about giving our people support and flexibility to thrive, and contribute to our communities.

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It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.