Clinical Nurse Manager Theatres

Waikiki Private Hospital is seeking an experienced and dynamic Clinical Nurse Manager (Theatre Services) to provide leadership, management and operational oversight of our Theatre Complex.

This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on leader who is passionate about delivering outstanding patient outcomes, fostering a high-performing team culture, and driving excellence in perioperative services.

Our Theatre Complex includes:

• Two Holding Bays

• Two Operating Theatres

• Five-Bed Recovery Unit

Reporting to the Director of Clinical Services, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring safe, efficient and patient-centred care while supporting the continued growth and development of the hospital.

As Clinical Nurse Manager, you will:

• Provide strong clinical and operational leadership across the Theatre Complex.

• Promote a culture of patient safety, quality improvement and clinical excellence.

• Lead clinical governance, risk management and compliance initiatives.

• Drive achievement of performance and financial targets through effective resource management.

• Develop and implement recruitment, retention and succession planning strategies.

• Foster a positive, collaborative and high-performing team environment.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with medical practitioners, clinicians and key stakeholders.

• Lead and support change management initiatives across the department.

• Encourage critical thinking, innovation and continuous improvement.

• Ensure compliance with all mandatory, regulatory and accreditation requirements, including NSQHS Standards and LARU licensing requirements.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse.

• Significant perioperative/theatre experience.

• Proven leadership and people management experience.

• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.

• Exceptional communication, negotiation and conflict resolution abilities.

• Sound understanding of Human Resource principles and workforce management.

• Experience driving quality improvement and accreditation activities.

• A collaborative, positive and forward-thinking leadership style.

• A commitment to excellence in patient care and service delivery.

At Waikiki Private Hospital, we have proudly served our community for more than 25 years and continue to grow our services while maintaining our strong reputation for personalised, community-focused care.

Our vision is simple:

To be the best place to work and the best place to care.

We are building a leadership team that is passionate about developing people, improving outcomes and shaping the future of our organisation. If you are looking for an opportunity to make a genuine impact while continuing to grow as a leader, we would love to hear from you.

Waikiki Private Hospital is a dynamic 43-bed stand-alone private hospital located in Perth's southern suburbs, less than 45 minutes from the CBD and only five minutes from the beach.

We provide acute healthcare services across a broad range of specialties, including:

• General Surgery

• Breast Surgery

• Colorectal Surgery

• Bariatric Surgery

• Gastroenterology

• Orthopaedics

• Ophthalmology

• Gynaecology

• Pain Management

• Additional specialist and sub-specialist services

Lindsay Boyd
Director of Clinical Services

📞 0401 308 *** | 0431 857 ***
📧 *****@waikikiprivate.com.au

Applications close 1st September 2026.

Applications will be reviewed throughout the advertising period and interviews may be conducted before the closing date.

Apply today and join us in shaping the future of patient care at Waikiki Private Hospital.