Floor Coordinator- Operating Theatres

St Vincent's Private Hospital Melbourne

Job Location:

Melbourne - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description:

Join an organisation where we Serve Something Greater; See Something Greater; and Strive for Something Greater.

About your new role

Were seeking a proactive and collaborative Floor Coordinator to provide operational oversight of our Operating Suite in the evenings at St Vincents 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 Vincents 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.
Worklife 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 Vincents 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.

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

St Vincents Health Australia is committed to reconciliation and encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply. Learn more at or contact .

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 Gemma Dawson on (03).

Closing Date:

23 December 2025 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincents we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming safe equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

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Job Description:Join an organisation where we Serve Something Greater; See Something Greater; and Strive for Something Greater.About your new roleWere seeking a proactive and collaborative Floor Coordinator to provide operational oversight of our Operating Suite in the evenings at St Vincents Privat...