Nurse Manager – Perioperative Services in Sydney

Family Planning Australia is the leading provider of reproductive and sexual health services in NSW. As an independent not-for-profit organisation, we offer expert clinical care, information and advice for everybody in every family as well as education and training and evidence-based research to support doctors, nurses and other professionals. Family Planning Australia is committed to excellence in meeting the reproductive and sexual health needs of the community.

Our purpose-built, single-theatre day surgery provides procedural care under sedation in a safe, respectful and client-centred environment, operating in line with the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards, ACORN standards, and AS5163 reprocessing and infection control standards.

Salary Packaging options to receive $15,900 of your salary tax-free. Up to $2650 meal and entertainment allowance. New modern clinic facilities with free parking at our healthcare hub in Newington. Access to paid leave entitlements including annual leave, personal/careers leave, parental leave, study leave.

Values

All staff must fully support the FPA values. You are a dedicated Nurse Manager who understands that excellence comes in many forms. With a deep respect for clinical governance and standards, you also have the creative ability to improve processes and ways of thinking. You are looking for a role where your clinical expertise allows you to see the big picture without losing sight of the smallest clinical detail. If you are a mentor and a leader who guides with empathy, transparency, and has a solutions mindset, the ability to engage with diverse communities in a non-judgmental and empowering manner with a passion to contribute your skills to a values-based day surgery and organisation, you will fit right in.

About the role

Fixed term part time from 01 October 2026 until 05 February 2027 (maternity leave cover), 32 hours per week. The Nurse Manager - Perioperative Services is responsible for the strategic, clinical and operational leadership of Family Planning Australia's perioperative services, including the Day Surgery Unit, Operating Theatre and Central Sterilising Services Department (CSSD). Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and organisational leaders, the role ensures the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centred reproductive and sexual health services that align with organisational objectives and regulatory requirements.

The Nurse Manager provides leadership and oversight of perioperative service delivery, workforce management, quality improvement, risk management, accreditation and compliance activities. The role promotes a culture of clinical excellence, continuous improvement and evidence-based practice, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards, ACORN standards and infection prevention and control requirements.

Accountable for the effective management of people, resources, budgets and operational performance, the Nurse Manager ensures efficient service delivery, optimal patient outcomes and a positive patient experience. The position collaborates closely with Practice Managers and other stakeholders to maintain effective staffing, coordinate patient care, support organisational change and drive service innovation. The role may also contribute direct clinical expertise within the perioperative environment as required.

FPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Registered Nurse with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA), with no restrictions.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in perioperative nursing including a minimum of 12 months experience managing a day surgery or operating suite.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality initiatives and management of compliance with relevant standards and processes including National Safety and Quality in Healthcare Standards (NSQHS), Australian College of Perioperative Nurses (ACORN), the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) Standards and infection control/sterilisation requirements (AS5163 or current equivalent).
• Demonstrated understanding of current financial, budget, human resources, rostering and recruitment principles and practices.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively drive performance to targets and budgets whilst maintaining high levels of staff engagement.
• Proven high level interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and an aptitude to utilise relevant information technology platforms.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning processes and project management, and ability to provide clear and concise plans and reports.
• Sound leadership skills and proven ability to meet deadlines, prioritise workload and adapt effectively to change.
• Sound understanding of clinical governance, risk management and quality improvement frameworks.
• Strong advocacy, interpersonal communication and networking skills with proven ability to develop and maintain partner relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Must have full Australian working rights.
• Experience in leading infection control systems or sterilisation services certificate.
• Tertiary qualifications in health management or working towards same.
• Post graduate qualification in reproductive and sexual health nursing.
• High level knowledge and experience in planning, implementing and embedding change.

Other requirements

• A Criminal Record Check and a Working with Children Check are required prior to commencement in the role.
• Vaccination/immunisation requirements apply to this role.