Theatre Services Manager

Southern Cross North Harbour Hospital

Theatre Services Manager

Southern Cross North Harbour Hospital is the only private surgical in-patient hospital on the Auckland’s North Shore. North Harbour Hospital has 8 Operating Rooms, a 14 bed Post Anaesthetic Care Unit, a modern well-equipped day stay facility unit and a 70-bed ward which includes a 4 bed intermediate care facility (ICF). 

Surgical specialities include General Surgery, Gynaecology, Oral & Maxillofacial surgery, Urology, Orthopaedic surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive surgery, Urology, Otolaryngology and Robotic Surgery.  

In addition to the hospital, the broader North Shore campus is also home to a purpose-built endoscopy suite, on-site cardiology services, cancer care, pharmacy, sports medicine, radiology and more.

Mō te Tūranga | About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Theatre Services Manager to join our Senior Leadership Team at Southern Cross North Harbour Hospital. 

This role will be responsible for leading and managing our Theatre Services to ensure optimum efficiency and effectiveness, a financially responsive service that is centred around strong partnerships with medical specialists and an approach that is focused on the patient. 

This position will suit an experienced team player who will inspire our team in their drive for excellence in the provision of quality surgical care here at North Harbour. Ideally you will have good interpersonal skills, to maintain and create strong clinical relationships with our visiting Specialists and fellow healthcare professionals. 

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

• A minimum of 5 years of proven leadership experience in Theatres 
• A Registered Nurse in New Zealand with a current practicing certificate
• A tertiary qualification in nursing, management, or a related discipline
• Experience managing budgets
• Experience in team management and conflict resolution
• Passionate about safety and excellent standards of patient care
• Committed to continuous quality improvement

Ngā mea ka taea e mātou te tuku I a koe | What we can offer you: 

• Competitive remuneration package
• Funded health insurance
• Christmas and New Year breaks 
• Nursing Council of New Zealand approved PDRP 
• Flexible working arrangements
• Relocation allowance
• Discounts on products and services from a range of our partners
• Wellbeing programme
• Employee referral bonus scheme 
• Opportunity to be part of our Employee Rainbow Network 

Ko wai matou | Our Organisation 

Southern Cross Healthcare is driven by a clear purpose to advance the provision of quality healthcare in Aotearoa New Zealand.  

Our people are at the core of everything we do and the care we provide. We combine the skills of more than 4,000 people, including 2,000 nurses and anaesthetic technicians working with more than 1,200 specialists, surgeons, anaesthetists, and allied health professionals. 

Together, we are one of the largest providers of healthcare in Aotearoa New Zealand and the most trusted brand in our industry.  

Our strong ‘for purpose’ organisational ethos means we don’t merely think in financial quarters, we think in generations and the decades it takes to get there. 

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion

As an organisation, we are committed to upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing a culturally safe environment that demonstrates manaakitanga and embraces the unique perspectives and experiences of our people. 

We aspire to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of Aotearoa New Zealand and welcome applications from people of all communities and backgrounds.

If you would like to discuss your specific needs and how we can support you, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at careers@schl.co.nz for a confidential conversation. 

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