Perioperative
& Procedural Services (Private)
- Be
part of the Executive Team and work in a dynamic, energetic &
supportive culture - Located
in the beautiful city of Adelaide - Strategic
role to support ongoing development & growth - Excellent
remuneration package
With a 24-hour
Emergency Department, state of the art cardiac services and a wide range of
on-site medical, surgical and allied health services, this private hospital has
nearly 80 years’ experience providing healthcare to the local and wider rural
community, and is the fastest gr
owing private hospital in South Australia.
Major plans are underway for ongoing development of the hospital and its
services, including a superb new comprehensive Cancer Centre and a large professional
medical consulting centre. Currently comprising of just over 200 beds,
with plans to take the hospital to 220 beds in the very near future.
Reporting directly
to the Hospital’s Director of Nursing and Clinical Services, the ADON –
Perioperative & Procedural Services is required to provide strategic
direction, clinical leadership and operational management of multiple operating
theatres, day surgeries, theatre recovery, CSSD and their ultra-modern and
highly impressive hybrid theatre.
This is a key position
for the hospital, as the ADON will be relied on for substantial strategic and
commercial input when attending Medical Advisory Committee meetings, and as a
member of their Private Executive team.
Ensuring efficient
theatre utilisation will be a key focus of the role, in particular, with KPI’s
involving staff rostering, recruitment and retention, staff development
and meeting quality clinical indicators.
Key stakeholder
relationship management of VMO’s is a high priority for this role, in
particular with respect to theatre allocations, scheduling, utilisation
efficiency, and higher acuity services particularly neurosurgery, the hybrid
theatre and other advances in technology that impact the nursing staff
requirements.
The ADON –
Perioperative & Procedural Services also works closely with the VMO
Relationship Manager and Clinical Commercial Manager to ensure that the
business operates in conjunction with the strategic and commercial goals of the
business.
Requirements
of the role:
- Registered
Nurse currently registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of
Australia - Extensive
post registration clinical experience - Appropriate
post-graduate management qualifications or equivalent, or working
towards same - Minimum
10 years’ theatre and /or ED nursing - Well-developed
clinical competency in theatre with at least 5 years’ experience in
theatre supervisory or management roles
What we are
ideally looking for:
- A
caring, engaging and fun personality who leads from the front in a
supportive manner - Calm
and organised work approach with quick decision making skills to ensure
VMO and patient services are met - Commitment
to customer service and quality improvement - Demonstrated
ability to actively learn new technologies and theatre processes, and able
to impart this knowledge to staff - Experience
in staff recruitment and retention strategies and implementation - Help
others to be their best by using your expert knowledge to influence others
in order to implement a harmonious work environment and productivity
efficiencies - Demonstrated
ability in initiating and supporting change and innovation in nursing
within the context of a complex health care environment - Proven
knowledge, skills and experience in the promotion of high standards of
clinical care - A high
level interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to
facilitate change in management and practice - Demonstrated
ability to develop and implement quality improvement and risk management
strategies to improve organisational performance - Strong
written and verbal communication skills
This is one of the
most exciting senior level nursing opportunities in South Australia. If
this sounds like the role and challenge you have been looking for, please send
your CV in confidence to research@jrsinternational.com
or, for a confidential chat, please phone Clare Gilbert on Sydney: 02) 9291 4200.
