Nurse Manager - PACU/Anaesthetics Full Time – Ongoing Position Cabrini Malvern Cabrini Benefits A private, non-profit hospital which offers $15,900 salary packaging tax free plus $2,650 meal & entertainment card benefits. Our culture is inclusive; we work as a team and are constantly focusing on professional and career development. $3 per day car parking available at each of our hospital sites. Additional Employee Leave Benefits Close to public transport with Myki discount on offer Working with the latest modern technology, established surgeons and Anaesthetists Be a part of a major hospital expansion, including new theatres, Cardiac Cath lab and a redeveloped emergency department by 2026 Take the Lead. Shape the Future. Grow Your Career. Why join Cabrini Health’s Leadership Team in Perioperative Services? You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact leading and developing our nursing staff in providing outstanding care to our patients. We are looking for a dedicated individual who is ready for the next stage in their Nursing and Leadership career utilising your extensive Anaesthetics and PACU experience. Perioperative Services Our Perioperative Services are situated in a state of the art and expanding facility with 24 operating theatres, including a Hybrid theatre, three endoscopy suites, and two Cardiac Cath Labs. As part of our growth, we are adding four additional cutting-edge operating theatres and an additional Cath lab commencing construction in July 2025 for completion early 2026. Equipped with advanced technology, our department supports over 1800 operations each month. We focus on patient-centred care through our day-of-surgery admission points, three Post-Anaesthetic Care Units, and two discharge lounges and are committed to providing the highest standard of care in a collaborative and innovative environment. How you will make an impact As Nurse Manager of our Anaesthetics, PACU & Discharge Lounge team you will: Manage the day-to-day operations of the Anaesthetic and PACU teams, ensuring safe patient care and efficient theatre turnaround. Provide expert guidance and support to nursing staff, fostering excellence in anaesthetic, recovery and discharge lounge care practices. Lead initiatives to support ongoing education, competency development, and professional growth across the team. Identify and implement strategies to enhance workflow, patient experience, and clinical outcomes in anaesthetic and PACU services. Work closely with anaesthetists, surgeons, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive and coordinated care delivery. Contribute to the broader perioperative leadership team, fulfilling Nurse Manager responsibilities including workforce planning, compliance, risk management, and quality assurance. About You Current AHPRA registration (Registered Nurse) Victorian Working with Children Check Experienced in Anaesthetics and PACU nursing with demonstrated strong leadership skills A vision and passion for team development and service expansion A commitment to clinical excellence and patient-centred care Ability to work within the Mission and Values of the organisation Flexibility and a positive attitude Attention to detail Excellent customer service focus and communication skills Enthusiasm for participation and leading in a team environment Nurse Manager Position Description here Enquiries to: Kerry Bateman Nurse Director Perioperative Services on 03 9508 8585 or Katie Fidler Associate Nurse Director Perioperative Services on 03 9508 8765 Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now and be part of Cabrini’s future! Does this sound like your new role? Bring your skills and enthusiasm to Cabrini Health and help optimise the patient experience and health outcomes for our community. Cabrini Health acknowledges the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is core to our mission. As part of our commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. Working for Cabrini Cabrini Health is a Catholic, private, for-purpose health service located in Melbourne’s southeast. Inspired by the mission and ethic of care of the Cabrini Sisters, providing quality, compassionate care to our community for more than 75 years. There is something special about Cabrini Health. Our highly skilled staff and specialists incorporate clinical research, innovative models of care and state-of-the-art technology to deliver the best possible care and outcomes for our patients. We demonstrate our mission to serve our community through outreach programs that support asylum seekers, provide healthcare in rural communities and in underdeveloped countries. Our size, reputation and growth strategy ensure genuine opportunities for our people to learn, grow and realise potential. Our values: Compassion - Integrity - Courage - Respect MANDATORY FOR ALL NEW STAFF TO CABRINI Employment with Cabrini Health will be based on satisfactory background checks such as professional references, National Police Check, vaccinations for annual Influenza plus a Working with Children Check (WWCC) may also be requested. Vaccination for COVID-19 is highly recommended.
