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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