Meet Ange, GM of Southern Cross Brightside Hospital

We’re delighted to share that Angela Hitchen has been appointed General Manager at Southern Cross Brightside Hospital, the latest step in her inspiring 13-year journey with Southern Cross Healthcare.

Ange began her career in the operating theatres at Southern Cross North Harbour Hospital, driven by a passion for general surgery. She later took on the Safety, Quality & Risk portfolio for theatres — a pivotal role that deepened her understanding of quality improvement and the Health and Disability Sector Standards.

To broaden her clinical scope, Ange moved into the PACU department, gaining experience across both teams. From there, she progressed into Safety, Quality & Risk Coordinator and Manager roles, before stepping into the Clinical Operations Manager role, leading the Senior Leadership Team at North Harbour.

“I’ve been fortunate to have many opportunities while working at Southern Cross, with senior leaders who took the time to teach, grow and develop me,” says Ange.

A proud registered nurse, Ange is committed to maintaining her nursing registration and staying connected to her clinical roots.

Now leading the team at Southern Cross Brightside, a hospital known for its strong culture and specialties in orthopaedics, urology, and gynaecology, Ange is excited about what’s ahead.

At Southern Cross Healthcare we are proud to support our people to develop meaningful, long-term careers in healthcare, and we do this by providing development and growth opportunities across a wide range of clinical career pathways.

Congratulations Ange, we know Brightside is in excellent hands.