Bethesda Health Care is seeking an experienced and values-driven nursing leader to take on the role of Area Manager – Perioperative Services. This pivotal position offers the opportunity to lead day-to-day operations within one of Perth’s most respected not-for-profit private hospitals, ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of perioperative services.

About the Role
Reporting to the Perioperative Services Manager, you will oversee all aspects of perioperative operations, including staff resourcing, patient flow, compliance, and clinical governance. You will work closely with VMOs, anaesthetists, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure surgical excellence, patient safety, and service efficiency.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Leading and coordinating perioperative teams to deliver safe, high-quality care

Managing rosters, staffing levels, and skill mix to optimise resources and minimise agency use

Ensuring compliance with NSQHS, ACORN, ANZCA and infection control standards

Driving continuous improvement through audits, risk management, and clinical governance activities

Mentoring and developing perioperative staff to support professional growth and performance

Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to ensure equipment readiness and seamless service delivery

Actively contributing to quality and patient safety initiatives, including open disclosure and consumer feedback

Working clinically as required to maintain best-practice knowledge and leadership visibility

About You
We are seeking a Registered Nurse with proven leadership in high-acuity, team-based settings such as perioperative services, endoscopy, or catheterisation labs. You will demonstrate strong operational management skills, advanced clinical knowledge, and the ability to build collaborative, high-performing teams.

What We’re Looking For

To be successful in this role, you’ll ideally bring the following:

Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse

Minimum 5 years’ recent experience in perioperative or specialised clinical environments, with demonstrated leadership responsibilities

Experience managing complex clinical operations, including rostering, staff coordination, and resource allocation

Strong knowledge of clinical standards, infection control, risk management, and quality improvement frameworks

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to lead teams and work effectively with VMOs and multidisciplinary stakeholders

Experience in staff development, mentoring, and performance management

It would be great if you also have:

Postgraduate qualification in management, health leadership, or perioperative specialty

Experience leading service improvements, organisational change, or governance initiatives in a perioperative setting

Why Join Bethesda?
Bethesda Health Care is a values-based, not-for-profit hospital located on the banks of the beautiful Derbarl Yerrigan (Swan River) in Claremont. We are known for our strong culture, professional development opportunities, and commitment to delivering excellence in care.

Employee Benefits Include:

Flexible 9-day fortnight with no on-call requirement

Competitive remuneration ($121,000 to $130,000) and salary packaging (Access up to $15,900 tax-free for living expenses and an additional $2,650 for meals and entertainment)

Collaborative and inclusive working culture

Discounted staff meals and access to wellness programs

Subsidised parking and public transport accessibility

Ongoing education and development support

How to Apply
To express your interest, please email your CV and cover letter to [email protected] outlining your experience and why you’re interested in the role.

Position Description

Applications close: 20 September 2025

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants to apply.

Only applications from candidates with full Australian working rights will be considered.

Successful applicants will be contacted via phone or email. Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we are unable to provide individual acknowledgments or feedback if your application is not shortlisted.

We reserve the right to close applications before the specified closing date.