About the role
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We are looking foor a Theatre Servicees Manager to lead overall clinical, operational and people leadership of the perioperative service, covering Theatres, the Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU) and the Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD). The role will initially focus on working with the General Manager to ensure operational requirements are reflected in design, equipment and workflow decisions and on operational commissioning, regulatory readiness and the safe opening of the perioperative service. Following commencement of clinical services, the role transitions to accountability for day-to-day management of Theatres, PACU and CSSD, ensuring they are safe, compliant and delivering high-quality patient care. The role balances theatre utilisation, list demand, patient flow, sterile services standards, staff leadership, development and budget to deliver a seamless service building a skilled, collaborative team and strong relationships with visiting practitioners.
Key responsibilities
Work with the General Manager to ensure operational requirements are appropriately reflected in design, build, equipment, technology and workflow decisions for theatres, PACU, CSSD and other areas where required
Coordinate procurement, installation, testing and acceptance of theatre, PACU and CSSD equipment, including sterilisers, washer-disinfectors and instrument sets
Assist to establish perioperative policies, procedures, delegations, emergency plans and standard operating procedures
Ensure all perioperative related licences, certifications, validations, inspections and approvals are in place before opening
Lead recruitment, orientation and competency sign-off of the Theatres, PACU and CSSD teams ahead of opening
Provide professional and operational leadership of the perioperative service so that patients receive safe, timely and person-centred care
Build and lead a team that is positive, skilled, flexible and service focused
Oversee coordination of daily activity, managing workload and changing priorities with the multidisciplinary team
Establish and role model standards of practice, protocols and policies, with clear expectations for staff
Manage unpredictable and emergency situations efficiently and effectively
About you
Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practising Certificate, and a diploma or bachelor's degree in nursing or equivalent
Five or more years of relevant post-graduate experience ideally in orthopaedic perioperative nursing, including recent leadership experience, ideally across more than one of Theatres, PACU and CSSD
Proven experience leading a team, and managing budgets and compliance programmes
Working knowledge of NZ health and safety legislation, the Health and Disability Services Standards (NZS 8134:2021) and relevant sterilisation and perioperative standards
Strong communication skills, sound judgement under pressure, and the ability to work well with multidisciplinary teams
Full NZ driver licence, and the right to work in New Zealand
Positive, people focused leader who builds trust with clinicians and staff
Calm, decisive and clear-headed in emergencies
Patient-centred, with a strong commitment to safety and quality
Organised, with sound judgement when balancing competing priorities
Role commencing January 2028