Theatre Services Manager

Theatre Services Manager 

Southern Cross Central Lakes Hospital Queenstown 

On behalf of our client, we have a unique and exciting opportunity for a Theatre Services Manager to join the Southern Cross Central Lakes Hospital in Queenstown.

This opportunity presents a rare mix of working in a new, vibrant, growing hospital, whilst living in one of the most stunning locations in New Zealand along with its incredible lifestyle.

Southern Cross Central Lakes Hospital (SCCLH) received its first patients in January 2022, and has steadily developed a broad range of specialty surgery covering both private and public patients. The joint venture ownership between Southern Cross Healthcare and Central Lakes Trust ensures leading clinical service delivery whilst maintaining a genuine focus to provide healthcare services closer to home for general population of Central Otago.

Mo te Turanga | About the Role

SCCLH are seeking an experienced Theatre Services Manager to lead the hospital Theatre/PACU/SSD teams. This role will be a vital part of the Senior Leadership Team and will actively support the General Manager to achieve the strategic goals of the hospital, building on our culture of high performance and continuous improvement.

This role will play a vital part in contributing to the next phase of growth and maturity at SCCLH and will suit someone who not only has an experienced theatre manager background, but who can also bring business acumen and significant relationship development in leading the theatre environment.

Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience

• A qualified and registered health professional
• A minimum of 10 year’s post-registration/qualification experience in the surgical theatre setting
• Previous experience and success in a Theatre Manager role
• Familiarity and capability to ensure outstanding Quality processes and practice within the theatre environment
• Demonstratable experience of working with the challenges of the theatre environment, and particularly capable of leading a small but diverse team
• Demonstrate experience in energising a team, empowering them to deliver both their own individual results, as well as that of the entire team
• Develop and maintain an accountable, caring, safe, and highly performing culture across the team
• A positive and energised mindset that is solution focused
• Demonstrate experience and capability to increase theatre output and efficiency, with an ability to form meaningful relationships across the medical specialist group, assisting both them and SCCLH to continue growing the business within the theatre environment

Nga mea ka taea e matou te tuku I a koe | What SCCLH can offer you: 

• Competitive remuneration package
• Subsidised health insurance
• Three months of fully funded accommodation to support your transition to life in Queenstown 
• A contribution to your relocation expenses
• Christmas and New Year breaks 
• Nursing Council of New Zealand approved PDRP 
• The opportunity to be part of young hospital development journey that is making a real impact to the healthcare of people in the region

To matou whakahaere ki te tika, te rereketanga, me te whai wahi mai | SCCLH commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion

As an organisation, SCCLH 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. 

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

We look forward to hearing from you about this exciting role.