Registered Nurse Level 3 Grade 2 - Nurse Manager Perioperative at ACT Health

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jul, 26

Salary

144410.0

Posted On

22 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Perioperative nursing, Nursing leadership, Operating theatre management, PACU management, Anaesthesia support, Pain management, Staff management, Resource management, Clinical operations, Person-centred care, Quality improvement, Stakeholder collaboration

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Classification: Registered Nurse Level 3.2 (PN56782) Salary: $144,410 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: Canberra Health Services Section: Perioperative Closing Date: 6th of May 2026 What can we offer you: • City living without the traffic – click here to see why you should live in Canberra. • Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital. • Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions. • Flexible working conditions. • Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval). To find out more on what a career at CHS can give you, the benefits of working with us and why Canberra is Australia's happiest city click here: Benefits of working with us - Canberra Health Services (act.gov.au) About the Role: Canberra Health Services is seeking a motivated and experienced Nurse Manager – Perioperative to join the Nursing Leadership Team at Canberra Hospital, leading a dynamic service that includes operating theatres, PACU, day of surgery admissions, extended day surgery, anaesthesia and pain management. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Nursing, you will collaborate with Clinical Nurse Consultants to manage people, resources and operations, ensuring safe, efficient and high‑quality, person‑centred care in a fast‑paced and highly specialised perioperative environment. For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description. Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to: • Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check. • Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy. To Apply: Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page cover letter or pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description. ***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position*** Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website. Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply. The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory’s history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics. If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Felicia Cooper at 02 5124 3144 or at Felicia.Cooper@act.gov.au. #LI-DNI

Responsibilities

The Nurse Manager will lead the perioperative service, including operating theatres, PACU, and anaesthesia departments. They will collaborate with clinical consultants to manage staff, resources, and operations to ensure high-quality, safe patient care.