Job Description

Title: Theatre Clinical Nurse Coordinator

Company Name: Herston Private Hospital

Vacancy: 2

Job Location: Australia, Queensland, Brisbane, CBD & Inner Suburbs, Bowen Hills

Employment Status: Full time

Who are we?

Herston Private Hospital is a newly established facility offering first-class surgical services to children and adults. Originating as a purpose-built facility, we are a state of the art, stand-alone, three operating theatre, day and short stay private hospital. HPH houses a CSSD within the operating theatres, eight first stage recovery beds and eight second stage recovery chairs. Herston Private Hospital also has accommodation for seven short stay patients.

Why join us?

‘Your Care in Our Hands’                                                              

Our Vision is to promote quality healthcare—to be seen as a trusted provider of efficient, safe, comprehensive health care for our patients and their carers. Well-selected and supported staff with the governance of a caring organisation will help us achieve that vision. We handpick our team to fit our positive, caring, harmonious, professional environment. In working collaboratively and respectfully together, we recognise that the combined efforts of all participants exceed that which we can accomplish individually. 

We value everyone’s contribution to the workplace

Why you?

As the Theatre Clinical Nurse Coordinator, you will work closely with the Director of Nursing (DON), to provide professional nursing leadership and clinical management within the Perioperative Unit which includes 3 operating theatres and the central sterilising and stores department. The Theatre Clinical Nurse Coordinator has a ‘can do’ attitude that supports the delivery of timely, safe, evidence-based practice and person-centred care, as well as quality and cost-effective patient care in a cost-effective manner that optimises clinical, operational, and financial performance. 

The Theatre Clinical Nurse Coordinator will ensure the efficient day-to-day functioning of clinical activities of the day hospital. Working with the Clinical Team, Medical Practitioners and other stakeholders, the position will promote Herston Private Hospital’s Culture, Vision and Values and the accountability of Herston Private Hospital to its diverse constituents. 

As a member of Herston Private Hospital’s health care team, the Theatre Clinical Nurse Coordinator is responsible for safe, efficient and effective coordination and provision of services, by utilising a high standard of skills and procedures in accordance with industry and hospital guidelines (AS 4187:2014) and ACORN standards. 

Mandatory Requirements

Herston Private Hospital’s vision of ‘Your Care in Our Hands’ embodies our commitment to the trust and safety of our patients, staff, and visitors. Applicants will be required to provide evidence of:

• Right to work in Australia
• Current National Police Check QLD
• Current Working with Children Check - Blue Card
• As a healthcare worker, so providing services in a healthcare setting, applicants must provide evidence of up-to-date full vaccination status against COVID-19, and proof of immunity to other specified infectious diseases.

To fulfil the requirements of this role, you will be a Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration, possess experience in a similar perioperative nurse/management role and submit the following:

• Cover Letter
• Current Curriculum Vitae including contact details for 2 referees, and
• A Statement addressing the Key Selection Criteria detailed below.

Key Selection Criteria

• Registered Nurse or Midwife with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) 
• Post graduate qualification in the area of specialisation (desirable)
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective nursing leadership and advanced clinical skills relating to Theatre, Visiting Specialist Services and CSSD in an environment of change and evolution of service delivery. 
• Committed to achieving a culture of success, assisting Director of Nursing to initiate any change management associated with success and growth of the department. 
• Well-developed interpersonal and leadership skills that inspire the trust and confidence required to lead and manage high performing teams and build strong relationships with patients, their families, and key internal & external stakeholders 
• Creating a culture that values the contributions of nurses with regular leadership rounding of staff to ensure staff are fully engaged. 
• Ability to build strong relationships to work collaboratively with Director of Nursing & peers 
• Positive role model to all levels of staff in terms of commitment to the delivery of high-quality patient care. 
• Provide opportunities and support for the professional development of the team 
• Committed to the coaching and developing of others including demonstrated willingness to teach undergraduate & postgraduate nurses, other health professionals, patients, families, and groups. 
• Show a proactive attitude in reviewing, supporting, and implementing relevant research into the clinical environment. 
• Knowledge and understanding of the legislative and organisational policies and procedures - NSQHS version 2, AS 4187:2014, GENCA, WHS, ACORN.
• Demonstrated capability for and focus on innovation through initiating and implementing improvements to service delivery, models of care, evidence-based practice, and practice development with demonstrated clinical expertise in clinical advancements particularly in the specialty of the unit.
• Evidence of a commitment to patient/customer service, clinical governance, and quality improvement. 
• Committed to building relationships with external and internal stakeholders to promote Herston Private Hospital. 
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Applications. 

Interviews will be held as suitable applications are received. Please address your application via SEEK to the Compliance Manager. 

Closing Date:  Friday 27th May 2021

All enquiries to:

Ms Leith MacMillan – Compliance Manager

[email protected]