Operating Theatre Floor Coordinator
Operating Theatre – Floor Coordinator
Are you an experienced Registered Nurse who is ready to bring their prior floor coordination experience and grow with the position?
- Nursing leadership position in our growing and busy Perioperative Department
- Free parking onsite in Kippa-Ring
- Permanent full-time role
About the role:
Our Perioperative Leadership Team are seeking an experienced Registered Theatre Nurse to join our busy team as a Floor Coordinator. This role will be suitable to Theatre RN’s with some floor coordination experience and an interest in growing in the position. Working to support our theatre teams, VMOs and CSSD in coordinating staffing, movement in the theatres and daily operational activities, this role will be a critical part of ensuring we achieve clinical outcomes across our 6 operating theatres, two procedure rooms and a new CSSD department.
About Us
Peninsula Private is a 65-bed acute and rehabilitation hospital with 6 operating theatres and a new high dependency unit to open in the near future, located on the idyllic Redcliffe Peninsula. Specialties include orthopaedics, general surgery, urology, gynaecology, gastroenterology, ophthalmology, internal medicine and the delivery of leading rehabilitation services and programs on the Brisbane northside.
About you:
You will be a qualified registered nurse with a sound understanding and CN experience in theatre floor coordination practices. You will have an excellent understanding of ACORN standards, be focused on leading an efficient and safe shift whilst being able to respond to daily operational changes with a calm and supportive disposition.
Key responsibilities:
Coordinate daily Theatre operations across 6 operating theatres, 2 procedure rooms and the CS department
Support and coordinate staffing requirements to ensure safe and efficient service delivery
Work collaboratively with Theatre teams, Visiting Medical Officers (VMO’s) & CSSD to ensure smooth daily operations
Oversee theatre low, patient movement and operational activities throughout the department
Contribute to achieving high-quality clinical and operational outcomes
Provide leadership and support to the perioperative team in a busy, fast-paced environment
Assist in the coordination of resources to ensure efficient theatre utilisation
Foster a collaborate team culture focused on excellence in patient care
Support the ongoing growth and development of the perioperative Department, including the new CSSD service.
Essential Criteria:
- Be a Level 2 registered nurse, previous experience as a Clinical Nurse is highly desirable
- Have relevant post graduate qualifications (desirable)
- Have experience in coordinating busy theatres
- Commit to our Safe Values
- Have excellent time management
- Be comfortable with a competing priority and flexible to change
- Be a supportive and engaging people leader with great communication skills
Why Healthscope?
When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our 42 sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.
- Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.
- Discounted health insurance (non-casuals only)
- Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth
We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.
Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.
To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to recruitment@healthscope.com.au
Applications close: 21 August 2026
If you are successful in the role, you will receive a salary based on your years of relevant registered nursing experience against the current Healthscope and QLD Nurse and Midwives' -Enterprise Agreement 2022, a salary ranging from $ 63.63 - $ $68.22 per hour.
More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. We are also committed to child safety. We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.
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