About the Role

The ANUM / Theatre Floor Coordinator provides strong clinical and operational leadership within Perioperative Services. Working closely with the Perioperative Nurse Unit Managers, this role supports the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care while ensuring organisational performance objectives are achieved.

The position is responsible for coordinating daily theatre operations, including theatre allocations, roster management, and skill mix optimisation. You will oversee patient flow and theatre utilisation, ensuring efficient and effective service delivery across the perioperative environment. The role also involves monitoring and managing clinical risk, including timely escalation of issues and oversight of incident reporting and RiskMan processes.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring confident decision-making, strong situational awareness, and the ability to balance patient safety, workforce capability, and operational performance. The ANUM provides visible leadership on the floor, manages competing priorities, supports staff performance and engagement, and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives and accreditation readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and operational leadership across Perioperative Services.
• Coordinate daily theatre operations, including allocations, staffing, and workflow management.
• Optimise patient flow and theatre utilisation to meet key performance indicators.
• Escalate and manage clinical risks appropriately, including oversight of incident reporting processes.
• Lead initiatives to improve surgical workflows, patient safety, and infection control practices.
• Mentor and support nursing staff, fostering a culture of professionalism, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Manage staff performance and behaviour proactively and constructively, in line with organisational standards.
• Communicate clearly and professionally across multidisciplinary teams, particularly in complex or high-pressure situations.
• Monitor clinical performance indicators and implement evidence-based improvements.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration.
• Minimum five years’ perioperative nursing experience, including at least two years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Postgraduate qualifications in perioperative nursing, clinical leadership, or healthcare management (desirable).
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage change, drive quality improvement, and maintain strong clinical governance.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven capability to manage performance and behavioural matters fairly, consistently, and with accountability.

Remuneration: On offer is base hourly rate ranging from $62.29 + superannuation based on experience level and qualifications, exclusive of penalties or allowances.

What’s in it for you?

• Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.  
• Discounts:  Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at over 100+ major retailers. Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental. 
• Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7.  
• Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.

The Hospital

Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital opened on 4 November 2013, offering a comprehensive range of inpatient and day services across a wide range of specialties.

The Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with over 70 Australian sites employing over 34,000 people. We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of ‘People Caring for People’ since 1964.

Requirements

• Must provide or complete a National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months
• According to the role, Ramsay may require a proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.

To Apply

All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

For enquiries, please contact Chandelle Roberts via email: RobertsChandelle@ramsayhealth.com.au

Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety.  Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com