Overview
Perioperative Services Manager- CCDH
Calvary Central Districts Hospital is entering an exciting period of transition and growth. As a key private hospital in Adelaide's northern region, CCDH is strengthening its service profile, deepening VMO partnerships, and positioning the Perioperative Suite for the future.
Location: Elizabeth Vale, SA, Australia, 5112
Contract: Permanent
Closing on: Apr 6 2026
The Role
In collaboration with the Director of Clinical Services (DCS), the POSM provides strategic and operational leadership to the Perioperative Suite. This role is central to:
* Building strong, sustainable Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) engagement
* Optimising theatre utilisation and procedural throughput
* Strengthening financial and operational viability
* Supporting service growth aligned to hospital strategy
As a member of the Nursing Leadership Team, you will contribute to broader strategic planning and performance, ensuring perioperative services are safe, efficient, patient-centred and commercially sustainable.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead day-to-day operations of the Perioperative Suite
* Drive theatre efficiency, scheduling optimisation and productivity
* Align workforce capability with activity demand
* Contribute to long-term service planning and growth initiatives
* Partner closely with Surgeons and Anaesthetists to strengthen relationships
* Support retention, growth and recruitment of VMOs
* Identify opportunities to expand procedural services
* Facilitate collaborative problem-solving around utilisation and performance
* Balance activity, cost management and workforce planning
* Monitor KPIs including utilisation, productivity and quality metrics
* Support sustainable service models during a period of transition
* Ensure safe, high-quality, patient-centred theatre operations
* Embed best practice standards and continuous improvement initiatives
About You
You are a confident healthcare leader who thrives in environments of change and opportunity. You understand the commercial realities of private healthcare and can build trusted partnerships with VMOs while maintaining operational discipline.
You will bring:
* Current AHPRA registration (Registered Nurse)
* Significant perioperative leadership experience
* Demonstrated success in theatre utilisation and operational optimisation
* Strong relationship management skills with Surgeons and Anaesthetists
* Financial literacy and experience managing budgets
* A collaborative leadership style with strategic capability
Application Information
For further information please contact Chris Hogarth, General Manager. Chris.Hogarth@Calvarycare.org.au
Why work for Calvary?
At Calvary, our staff matter. With over 130 years' experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.
Benefits:
* NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
* Paid parental leave
* Training, development pathways and career opportunities
* Flexible hours that make sense for you
How to apply Please note the following and be prepared to complete pre-employment checks as part of the application process. These may include reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role. You may also be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role, including COVID-19, influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella.
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