Surgical Services Manager

Job Description

Surgical Services Manager page is loaded Surgical Services Manager Apply locations VIC - Melbourne, CBD & Inner Suburbs Time type: Full time Posted on: Posted 5 Days Ago Time left to apply: End Date: March 25, 2025 (21 days left to apply) Job requisition id: JR141093 Job Description: Excellent Employee Benefits including salary sacrificing Friendly, supportive environment in a great location Leading not-for-profit private hospital St Vincent’s Private Hospital Melbourne (SVPHM) is a facility of St Vincent’s Health Australia under the stewardship of Mary Aikenhead Ministries. We are a not-for-profit Catholic private hospital that operates across four sites at Fitzroy, East Melbourne, Kew, and Werribee. We are seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Surgical Services Manager (Maternity Leave) at our Fitzroy campus to oversee our Surgical Services consisting of 8 operating theatres and 3 cardiac cath labs. Key specialties include cardiothoracics, neurosurgery, orthopaedics, general and colorectal surgery, and urology. These specialties are supported by an Intensive Care Unit on site as well as a Coronary Care Unit situated within our cardiac ward. In addition, there is an oncology ward and a Day Infusion Unit. We also have an established maternity service including a Special Care Nursery. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate extensive leadership experience in Peri-Operative Services while being driven to ensure a high quality of patient-centred care is delivered, ensuring an exceptional patient experience. They must also have strong communication and teamwork skills to work effectively with all key stakeholders, including their peers, Nurse Unit Managers, and our Accredited Medical Practitioners (AMPs). This is a very exciting time to be joining our organisation, having commissioned our new 12-story Fitzroy Tower last year. With a planned expansion of an additional four operating theatres later this year, this role will provide the right candidate with an opportunity to be involved with the growth of our current operating theatres as well as the ongoing strategic and operational leadership of our Surgical Services. Reporting to the General Manager/Director Clinical Services, this is a full-time Maternity Leave position. Responsibilities will include (but will not be limited to): Co-ordination of Surgical Services across the site, ensuring operating theatre and cath lab utilisation is maximised in line with budgeted activity Work closely with the Business Development Manager to ensure all regular operating theatre and cath lab sessions are allocated Ensure there is adequate backfill of any cancelled sessions in both the operating theatre and the cath lab Ensures all operational and patient care pathways offer optimum operational efficiencies and clinical staffing is in line with expected daily activity Ensure the Hospital Bookings Team are entering theatre lists in line with St Vincent’s Private Hospital Melbourne Booking Guidelines The successful candidate will have: Postgraduate qualification in Peri-Operative Nursing (a valid Nursing Degree is mandatory). Minimum 4 years experience in hospital daily operational management Demonstrated leadership and management skills High level of communication and interpersonal skills Experience in the use of relevant IT platforms How to Apply: Your application must contain a cover letter and CV to be considered. For further information about this role please contact Jenny Gozdzik at (03) 9411 7660 Benefits include: A supportive and friendly atmosphere, salary packaging (increase your take-home pay), ongoing education support, comprehensive orientation, uniform, discounted car parking, and easy access to public transport. Competitive annual salary and conditions. We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices, and the principles of cultural diversity and promote a smoke-free work environment. At SVPHM, we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable, and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of SVHA’s Commitment to the federal government employment parity initiative, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. If you would like further information, contact our National Human Resources and Indigenous Programs Specialist, Edward Solien at (07) 3435 7256. Permission to conduct a police check is required. A valid working with children check is required. CLOSING DATE: 25/3/25 *Please note this job advertisement will close at Midnight the day before the closing date listed. Contact Details: Jenny Gozdzik ( ) Closing Date: 24 March 2025 11:59pm Reconciliation Action Plan: At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable, and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment-related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit or get in contact at View Reconciliation Action Plan Code of Conduct: View Code of Conduct Set up Job Alerts to see future opportunities that interest you. New users can click Create Account from the Sign-in screen. Become a healthcare superhero About Us Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent’s is a clinical, research, and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital, and aged care services across NSW, VIC, and QLD. Our founder, Mary Aikenhead’s vision, commitment, and inspiration live on in us and the work we do. From modest beginnings, St Vincent’s Health Australia is today the nation’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities. 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