Clinical Nurse Manager - Perioperative

WA Country Health Service – Great Southern

Location: Albany

Salary: RN SRN Level 3 $137,294 p.a. (plus 12% superannuation)

Position Number: 00005199

Closing Date: AWST 4.00PM Monday 12 October 2026

Permanent Full Time

Position Profile:

Join us as our Clinical Nurse Manager - Perioperative and play a key leadership role in shaping the future of surgical services. You will lead a skilled multidisciplinary team across Theatre, DOSA and CSSD, providing clinical expertise, operational leadership and strategic direction to deliver outstanding patient outcomes and service excellence.

+ Lead and influence a critical regional service

+ Enjoy an exceptional Great Southern lifestyle

+ Grow your leadership career

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established team and lead Perioperative Services, Day of Surgery Unit (DOSA) and CSSD at Albany Health Campus, playing a pivotal role in delivering safe, high-quality surgical care for communities across the Great Southern.

We are seeking a proven, dynamic and highly motivated Clinical Nurse Manager with strong perioperative experience and proven leadership capability. In this key leadership role, you will lead and support multidisciplinary teams, drive clinical excellence, and oversee the efficient delivery of perioperative services. You are a collaborative and influential leader who builds strong relationships with staff, medical specialists and stakeholders, fostering a positive team culture and a commitment to continuous improvement. With a passion for patient-centred care and service excellence, you will help shape the future of surgical services while making a meaningful impact on the health outcomes of your community.

About the Region:

The Great Southern region is located on the south coast of Western Australia, adjoining the Southern Ocean, where the coast extends for approximately 500 km. It is also bordered by the Southwest region on the west and extends 200 km north where it meets the Wheatbelt region. The total land area is 39,007 sq km (including offshore islands), representing approximately 1.5 per cent of the State's total area.

The historic port town of Albany, which is the State's oldest European settlement, has one of the best natural anchorages in the Southern Hemisphere and is the region's administrative centre. It is also the transport hub from where most of region's crops and livestock are shipped.

Employee Benefits: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

+ 11.5% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information click here.

+ Access to generous salary packaging arrangements

+ Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance

+ Flexible working arrangements

+ Flexible leave arrangements

+ Other professional and location based allowances

Selection Criteria: Please see the Job Description Form available at jobs.health.wa.gov.au.

For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Andrew Smith on 08 9892 2213.

Application Instructions:  Applicants are requested to apply online by clicking on the Apply button or apply via jobs.health.wa.gov.au.