Assistant Director of Nursing – Perioperative Services
The Wesley Hospital | UnitingCare
Make a meaningful difference with The Wesley Hospital and UnitingCare
The Wesley Hospital is seeking an experienced perioperative nursing leader to join our Clinical Services Leadership team as Assistant Director of Nursing – Perioperative Services.
Reporting to the Director of Clinical Services, this is a broad and strategic leadership role responsible for delivering high‑quality clinical services across our perioperative care portfolio, including general theatres, cardiac catheter theatre, day surgery, endoscopy, PACU/anaesthetics and CSSD.
Working closely with a skilled team of Clinical Nurse Managers, you will support the coordination, development and continuous improvement of care delivery, while ensuring effective management of people, resources and service performance.
As a senior leader within The Wesley Hospital, you will drive a culture of patient‑centred care, service excellence and continuous improvement, aligned with contemporary clinical practice, emerging trends and industry standards.
Your part in The Wesley Hospital
* Lead and support high‑performing perioperative teams and Clinical Nurse Managers
* Drive patient safety, quality outcomes and service excellence
* Oversee workforce planning, budgets, theatre utilisation and operational performance
* Contribute to strategic planning, service development and continuous improvement initiatives
* Partner with visiting medical practitioners and key stakeholders
* Ensure compliance with clinical governance frameworks, NSQHS Standards and WHS requirements
What makes a difference for us?
You are an experienced and collaborative leader, confident in navigating complex clinical environments and engaging effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
You Will Bring
* Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
* Extensive senior leadership experience in perioperative or procedural services
* Strong operational capability, including financial, workforce and resource management
* Demonstrated ability to lead in complex, fast‑paced surgical environments
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and manage expectations
* Sound knowledge of contemporary clinical trends, legislation and quality standards
* Highly developed strategic thinking, with experience in planning and implementing service improvements
Desirable
* Postgraduate qualifications in perioperative nursing and/or leadership
* Experience with clinical and workforce systems (e.g. Cerner, Kronos, TrendCare or similar)
What makes a difference for you?
* NFP Salary Packaging: Save tax and increase your take‑home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum.
* Flexible work arrangements to support work‑life balance
* A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs
* 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme
* Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events
* Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference
* A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others
Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.
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