Nurse / Midwife Manager - Theatres and Procedure Rooms

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About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Perioperative Nurse Manager to provide operational and clinical leadership to our Dandenong Hospital Theatres team on a full-time ongoing basis.

Key areas of accountability include:

• Lead and support theatre staff across a diverse range of specialties in an 8-theatre complex.
  
  
• Drive safe, efficient and high-quality patient care through strong leadership and best practice.
  
  
• Collaborate with surgeons, anaesthetists and multidisciplinary teams to optimise theatre utilisation and patient flow.
  
  
• Champion quality, safety and continuous improvement in perioperative service delivery.
  
  
• Support workforce planning, recruitment, education and development to build a resilient and engaged team.
  
  
• Foster a positive, inclusive and high-performing team culture.

About Us:

Dandenong Hospital is a key part of the Monash Health network, providing a broad range of surgical services to a growing and diverse community. The Dandenong Theatres complex consists of eight operating theatres, supporting multiple surgical specialties in a busy, fast-paced environment.

Our perioperative team is passionate, highly skilled and committed to delivering exceptional patient care every day.

About You:

You are a passionate perioperative leader ready to take the next step in your leadership journey. With a strong clinical background and a collaborative leadership style, you are committed to delivering excellent patient outcomes while supporting and inspiring your team.

To ensure your success in this role you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1).
  
  
• Extensive perioperative nursing experience with proven leadership or management experience.
  
  
• Have completed Post graduate qualifications in Perioperative Nursing
  
  
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
  
  
• A demonstrated ability to lead change, influence stakeholders and build engaged teams.
  
  
• A commitment to Monash Health’s values of Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.

In Return:

As a valued member of the Monash Health team, you’ll have access to a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and career progression, including:

• Be part of a world-leading cardiac facility delivering tailored cardiovascular care and life-saving procedures
  
  
• Salary packaging – increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options.
  
  
• Professional development – access to ongoing training, education, and leadership opportunities to support your career growth.
  
  
• Supportive team environment – work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.
  
  
• Employee wellbeing – benefit from a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP), staff wellbeing initiatives, and a strong focus on work-life balance.
  
  
• Career mobility – opportunities to work across Victoria’s largest public health service with a wide range of roles and career pathways.
  
  
• Diverse and inclusive workplace – join an organisation that celebrates and embraces diversity and fosters a culture of respect and belonging.
  
  

At Monash Health, you’ll be making a difference in the lives of individuals and communities while advancing your career in a leading healthcare organisation.

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Amanda Love on 0451 653 548.

Position Description can be found here

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: Thursday 30 October 2025