Floor Coordinator- Operating Theatres

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About your new role

We’re seeking a proactive and collaborative Floor Coordinator to provide operational oversight of our Operating Suite in the evenings at St Vincent’s Private Hospital Melbourne, Fitzroy.

This part-time role is 22.5 hours per week (three evening shifts).

You will coordinate theatre flow and resources to ensure safe, efficient after-hours operations and an excellent experience for patients, clinicians and caregivers.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate evening theatre lists, room allocations and turnaround to meet clinical priorities.
• Lead and support perioperative teams; model a calm, solutions-focused approach.
• Manage staffing allocations and skill mix; escalate and problem-solve in real time.
• Partner with Surgeons, Anaesthetists, NUMs and the After-Hours Manager to optimise throughput and patient safety.
• Monitor clinical standards, patient flow and documentation; support timely handover.
• Liaise with Sterilising Services, Recovery and Ward areas to maintain continuity of care.
• Contribute to quality, safety and continuous improvement initiatives.

About you

You are an engaging leader who communicates clearly, collaborates broadly and thrives in a dynamic environment.

Your skills and experience include:

• Minimum 5 years’ perioperative experience.
• Previous leadership/management experience in theatres.
• Postgraduate qualification in Perioperative Nursing/Management (desirable).
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to coach and support teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and sound clinical judgement.
• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (or relevant clinical registration).

Why work for SVPHM

• Join the St Vincent’s Health Australia Group (VIC, NSW, QLD) — a truly values-based organisation.
• Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay.
• Fitness Passport discounted gym membership.
• Option to join our Give4Good workplace giving program.
• Work–life balance, including the option to purchase additional leave.
• Staff discount on admissions to any SVHA Private Hospital.
• Supportive, high-performing teams with genuine development opportunities.

About St Vincent’s Private Hospital Melbourne

We are a not-for-profit Catholic private hospital operating across Fitzroy, East Melbourne, Kew and Werribee. Our experienced caregivers work together to deliver the highest standards of therapeutic, medical and surgical care — ensuring patient safety, wellbeing and recovery.

Apply now

If this sounds like you, click APPLY and include:

• Cover letter
• Resume

We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices, cultural diversity and a smoke-free workplace.

St Vincent’s Health Australia is committed to reconciliation and encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply. Learn more at svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or contact indigenouscareers@svha.org.au.

Requirements

• National Police Check and/or child-related screening/WWCC (as applicable).
• Compliance with the SVHA Staff Health Screening & Immunisation Policy (including seasonal influenza).
• SVHA generally requires staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Have a question?

For a confidential discussion, please contact Christine Pirotta- Clinical Services Manager on christine.pirotta2@svha.org.au