Perioperative & Elective Services Manager

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Embark on a rewarding career and be part of a team where your dedication makes a difference in people’s lives.

About the Role:

The Perioperative & Elective Services Manager is responsible for the strategic and operational management of the Perioperative & Elective Services Team. This team is a multidisciplinary team comprising of Senior Nursing and clerical employee who are responsible for the care of the patient from time of referral to the elective surgery waiting list through the preoperative workup, scheduling for surgery and ensuring patients are treated in a timely way.

Key deliverables for the role include:

· Co-ordinate the Perioperative & Elective Services across allocated sites to maximise efficiency and minimise duplication
· Ensure Patients are prepared for surgery in a timely way, with a focus on patient centred care 

· Ensure DHHS ESAS Compliance by the ESS team in management of the ESWL
· Managing the team within allocated budget
· Providing senior clinical leadership that supports the ESS team to provide patient centred care
· Undertakes Strategic Planning that identifies areas of improvement within the preoperative phase, along with areas of improved efficiency within the Theatre Schedule.
· Develop and implement elective surgery waiting list management initiatives and processes that are aligned to program key priorities

This is a Full Time, Monday to Friday role for a 6 month Fixed-Term Contract. Part time applications will be considered with a minimum requirement to work .8EFT.

About Us:

Monash Health is Victoria’s largest public health service, proudly delivering care to one-quarter of Melbourne’s population. We provide comprehensive healthcare across all stages of life—from newborns and children to adults, the elderly, and their families and carers.

Our Surgical Program is one of the largest in Australia, performing over 60,000 procedures annually across eight surgical sites and more than 20 specialised surgical units. We are committed to delivering safe, effective, and high-quality care.

About You:

Being an experienced Nursing Leader, you will be able to clearly demonstrate your ability to show initiative, work independently and work as a team member within the interdisciplinary team whilst simultaneously building and supporting your team to be their best.

You will have the ability to lead a team across multiple sites to meet patent needs and ensure timely care.

Experience working within the public healthcare sector is highly desirable

What You Need:

• ·         Surgical Nursing knowledge and experience, essential
• ·         Financial and ESIS Audit Awareness, desirable
• ·         Understanding of the Perioperative journey, desirable
• ·         Post Graduate Qualification in leadership or management or working towards, essential

In Return

We will provide a fast paced, dynamic environment that is dedicated to safe best practice and passionate about patient-centred care and patient advocacy. You will be challenged, and you will grow your skills, knowledge and confidence in this field of nursing.

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Colin White on 0403 942 857.

Position Description can be found here

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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. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.

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: 6th June 2025