Nurse Manager Theatre & Sterilising Services (CSSD) - VHH
Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168
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An extraordinary leadership opportunity awaits at Australia’s first dedicated heart hospital. We are seeking an experienced and visionary Nurse Manager to lead our busy Cardiac Theatre and Central Sterilising Services Department (CSSD) at the forefront of cardiac care.
This is a rare chance to join a world‑class, purpose‑built facility where innovation, excellence, and patient‑centred care are at the heart of everything we do.
About the Role
As Nurse Manager, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across a high‑acuity Cardiac Theatre service and an integrated CSSD unit that supports complex, life‑saving procedures. You will lead multidisciplinary teams in a fast‑paced environment, ensuring exceptional clinical standards, seamless patient flow, and a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage Cardiac Theatre and CSSD services to deliver safe, high‑quality, evidence‑based care
- Drive operational efficiency, workforce planning, and service innovation in a demanding clinical environment
- Foster a positive, engaged, and high‑performing nursing workforce
- Ensure compliance with professional, regulatory, and accreditation standards
- Partner with medical, perioperative, and executive stakeholders to support service growth and excellence
- Champion education, research, and continuous quality improvement initiatives
About You
You are a dynamic and experienced nursing leader who thrives in complexity and is motivated by the opportunity to shape services in a highly specialised setting. You will bring:
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
- Significant senior nursing leadership experience within perioperative and/or cardiac services
- Strong operational, financial, and people‑management capabilities
- Demonstrated experience leading change and service improvement
- Excellence in communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement
- A passion for innovation, learning, and developing future nursing leaders
For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Kirsten Garner, Operations Manger Cardiac services VHH, on mobile 0407 359 354
Position Description can be found here
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At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence.
You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do.
We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time.
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’
Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Applications close: Wednesday 6th May