Theatre Floor Co-Ordinator

Job Description

Apply now Job no: 500619Work type: PermanentLocation: RockhamptonCategories: Clinical Nursing/Midwifery, Registered Nurse/Midwife About the role Mater Private Hospital Rockhampton has an exciting opportunity for a Theatre Floor Coordinator to join our team in a permanent, full-time position. Mater Private Hospital Rockhampton's perioperative services comprise five operating complexes, seven recovery bays and a central sterilising Unit. The Theatre Complex provides pre- and post-operative recovery room care and specialised endoscopic and laparoscopic procedures. The surgical case mix includes orthopaedic, obstetric, gynaecologic, ENT, oral, urology, paediatric, general, vascular, spinal and ophthalmic surgery. Salary range: $54.44 - $58.30 (RN 2) per hour plus 11.5% superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits! What you’ll be doing As the Floor Coordinator you will be responsible for ensuring a safe, efficient, and effective service is provided to patients and Visiting Medical Officers within Perioperative Services on a day-to-day basis. You will provide clinical expertise, direct support and coaching to staff within the department, with a clear focus on the patient experience and quality of services. Ensuring appropriate staff allocations and skill mix to reflect the changing workload and to meet patient needs. Coordinate all clinical activity to maximize efficiency and ensure staff meal breaks and reliefs are arranged in a timely manner. Act as a clinical expert within the area of work demonstrating specialist knowledge, skills, and expertise. Liaise and co-operate with the wards, other departments, and personnel in the hospital. Work collaboratively with other team leaders in the theatre department in the daily running and organisation of theatre activity and provide support in all clinical areas as necessary. Maintain and raise the clinical standard of care through the process of audit, and implement changes in best practice. Identify and communicate quality improvement ideas to senior staff to enhance patient care. About you To be successful in this role you will meet the following: Registration with Australian Health Practitioner’s Regulation Agency with a current licence to practice as a Registered Nurse. Advanced clinical knowledge and experience in a clinical area or specialty applicable to the unit. Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Perioperative Nursing. Demonstrated advanced ability to communicate complex and challenging information constructively. Mater is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals. We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other For more information regarding the role, please contact Denise Scott, NUM Operating Theatre Complex on or phone (07) 4931 3155. Applications close on Friday 21st February 2025. Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW! Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies. Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates. Advertised: 07 Feb 2025 E. Australia Standard TimeApplications close: 21 Feb 2025 E. Australia Standard Time #J-18808-Ljbffr