Nurse Manager Theatre & Day Surgery

Nurse Manager Theatre & Day Surgery

Clinical Operations

Permanent Full Time, up to 76 hours per fortnight

Nurse Unit Manager Level 2 (NM11) - $71.91579 p/h

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced perioperative nurse leader to join West Gippsland Healthcare Group as our Nurse Manager Theatre & Day Surgery.

Reporting to the Perioperative Services Manager, you will provide leadership across our perioperative services including Operating Theatre, Day Surgery, Anaesthetics and PACU/Recovery. This is a key leadership role that offers the opportunity to influence clinical practice, workforce development, service improvement and the future direction of surgical services within a growing regional health service.

We are seeking a confident and collaborative leader who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and supporting teams to perform at their best. You will work closely with surgeons, anaesthetists and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, efficient and patient-centred care, while fostering a positive workplace culture focused on continuous improvement and clinical excellence.

This is an ideal opportunity for a senior perioperative nurse leader who enjoys balancing people leadership with operational management and is motivated by the opportunity to make a real difference to both patient outcomes and staff experience. As part of a supportive leadership team, you will have the autonomy to lead your department while contributing to broader organisational goals and service development initiatives.

We offer a friendly, team-focused work environment, professional development opportunities, salary packaging and free onsite parking.

Our preferred candidate will have:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
• Significant perioperative nursing experience, including leadership or management experience
• Strong clinical governance, workforce management and operational leadership skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• A commitment to patient-centred care, quality improvement and developing high-performing teams

The following experience/qualifications would be considered advantageous:

• Previous Nurse Manager or equivalent senior leadership experience
• Postgraduate qualification in Perioperative Nursing, Nursing Management and/or Health Management

IMPORTANT: Some roles in the healthcare sector are required to be vaccinated annually for Influenza (unless a valid exemption applies). Evidence of vaccination (or exemption) will be required to be provided prior to commencement.

About our organisation

“Did you know …Warragul hospital is located only 30 minutes drive from Pakenham along the freeway against traffic, and that The Baw Baw Shire is one of the fastest growing Local Government Areas (LGAs) within the country!  

We are well aware our hospital is aging but our most precious commodity isn’t a building, it’s the quality of care that’s delivered at the bedside by our incredible staff.  You won’t find a more friendly, and welcoming team than the West Gippsland Healthcare Group! We care for our community because we are the community!

Now who doesn’t want to be part of that! So get your CV ready and come and join us here at West Gippsland Healthcare Group.”

West Gippsland Healthcare Group staff benefits include:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development
• Access to employee assistance program
• Salary packaging
• Free Parking

Working with us

All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, a National Police Record Clearance and a current Employee Working with Children Check. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia. A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments.

Further details and how to apply

Further information is contained in the Position Description. Applications are to be submitted by selecting Apply Now and should include a current CV and cover letter. Responses to the selection criteria are recommended. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide at least 2 professional referees. Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

If you have any further queries, please contact Michelle McKimmie, Perioperative Services Manager on 5623 0777 or michelle.mckimmie@wghg.com.au.

Applications close: 8 September 2026* (applications may close earlier)

* Applications will be reviewed as they are received. This position will remain open for a minimum of fourteen (14) days for externally advertised positions from the date of advertisement and may close earlier than the listed closing date if a suitable candidate/s are identified.

As an inclusive employer, committed to improving diversity and equity in our workforce, we encourage applications from all parts of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTI people, and people with lived experience of disability.

As a Child Safe organisation, West Gippsland Healthcare Group promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability.