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POSITION DESCRIPTION



Date May 2024
Position Title Theatre Co-ordinator
Division Clinical, Perioperative & Support Services
Reports to Area Manager, Perioperative Services



Mission, Vision and Values
Mission: To deliver the highest quality healthcare experience for patients.
Vision: To be the preferred choice of doctors, staff and patients, recognised for the provision of
high-quality surgical, palliative and mental health services.
Values: Bethesda Health Care is committed to the following values:

• Teamwork – We create an environment of unity and togetherness.

• Respect – We recognise and acknowledge the uniqueness and value of every individual.

• Integrity – We demonstrate honesty and trust.

• Compassion – We work to express God’s love through a caring expression of kindness,

tolerance and tenderness.

• Excellence – We excel in all that we do so that we can promote our Mission.

• Professionalism – We have pride in the high level of care and service we offer.

Staff are expected to demonstrate these values in the way they work, live the positive behaviours
described in the Bethesda Health Care Code of Conduct, and contribute to and promote the positive
working culture of the organisation.



Position Summary and Role Purpose
The purpose of the position is to coordinate the daily operations of the Theatre, CSSD and Recovery
for the department, including resourcing needs.
The position works with the Area Manager to provide daily coordination of staff, theatre suite
operations, and direction to all staff working in the department, ensuring the effective delivery of
competent, compassionate, and efficient care by monitoring and evaluating patient care
processes.



Key Working Relationships
INTERNAL EXTERNAL
Perioperative Services Manager VMO’S
Area Manager Perioperative Services ACHS
Clinical Nurse Managers Department of Health WA
Department Managers Industry Peak bodies
All Staff Nursing Agencies
Clinical Nurse Managers Suppliers of medical related goods, equipment,
services
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Key Responsibilities
Preventing and Controlling Health Care associated Infection

• Providing direction and leadership with perioperative department compliance in accordance

with ACORN, ANZCA, AS/NZS 4187:2014, NQSHS, Hospital policy and standards

• Complete mandatory education and competencies to maintain knowledge and skills of best

practice Medication Safety

• Providing direction and leadership with perioperative department compliance in accordance

with ACORN, ANZCA, NQSHS, Hospital policy and standards

• Complete mandatory education and competencies to maintain knowledge and skills of best

practice Comprehensive Care

• Providing direction and leadership with perioperative department compliance in accordance

with ACORN, ANZCA, AS/NZS 4187:2014, NQSHS, Hospital policy and standards

• Complete mandatory education and competencies to maintain knowledge and skills of best

practice Communicating for safety

• Providing direction and leadership with perioperative department compliance in accordance

with ACORN, ANZCA, AS/NZS 4187:2014, NQSHS, Hospital policy and standards

• Complete mandatory education and competencies to maintain knowledge and skills of best

practice Blood Management

• Providing direction and leadership with perioperative department compliance in accordance

with ACORN, ANZCA, NQSHS, Hospital policy and standards

• Complete mandatory education and competencies to maintain knowledge and skills of best

practice Recognising & Responding to deteriorating patient

• Providing direction and leadership with perioperative department compliance in accordance

with ACORN, ANZCA, NQSHS, Hospital policy and standards

• Complete mandatory education and competencies to maintain knowledge and skills of best

practice Training and Development

• Complete mandatory education and competencies to maintain knowledge and skills of best

practice

• Provide leadership, support and direction to the department, ensuring clear communication

when delegating work
Department Management and Administration

• Review and coordinate daily shift and allocations of staff to patients ratio based on skill

matrix and patient acuity, ensuring Humanforce is in line with activity

• Daily review of operating lists and ensure all equipment is available and staff skill mix is

appropriate and plan ahead

• Cover sick calls and allocations
• Liaise with agency to book appropriate staff as and when required
• Send our daily communication reminders to all staff regarding early starts, any shift changes

and any increase in activity, including updating the allocation board

• Ensure all theatres are set up and prepared in readiness for the next days activity
• Complete specimen checks daily, ensuing all laboratories have been contacted
• Complete work orders as required for faulty equipment, remove from use and place external

orders as needed
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Health, Safety and the Environment

• Adhere to policies, procedures and standard operating procedures.
• Report incidents, hazards and injuries.
• Use personal protective equipment as required and directed.
• Raise WHS issues with WHS representative/s and introduce change.
• Promote a safe work environment by assessing the work environment and not misusing or

bypassing systems of equipment.

• Lead and role model WHS issues through support of reporting staff participation and

resolution of WHS issues.


Governance Quality and Risk

• Record initiatives and issues in One Vault.
• Abide by Bethesda Health Care’s Code of Conduct, Work Health and Safety legislation, Equal

Opportunity Act and Disability Services Act.

• Complete mandatory training, participate in development reviews and support the

performance of others.

• Read and abide by the safety and quality responsibilities relevant to your role as outlined in

the Clinical Governance Policy/Framework.

• Promote a culture that supports safety and quality by engaging with clinical performance and

safety processes at the unit level.

• Encourage and support clinicians to speak up for safety.

Partnering with the Consumer
Acknowledging and involving patients with their care, responding to clinical and non-clinical
queries, assisting as appropriate, and encouraging the use of formal feedback systems.

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Selection Criteria
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse qualification and current registration.

• Current Police Check issued within the last six (6) months.

• Current Working with Children Check

• Proficiency in Best Practice in Nursing.

• Strong commitment to continuous personal and professional development.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Well-developed organisation and time management skills.

• Competency in word processing and computer skills.

• Knowledge and ability to apply ACORN Standards

• Demonstrated clinical knowledge as a resource person for staff

• Evidence Based Nursing Best Practice including Infection Control principals relevant to

perioperative nursing

• Quality risk frameworks and quality improvement practices and principles

• A commitment to improving own knowledge base and performance

Desirable

• Formal qualification in Management Clinical specialisation in a specific area of nursing.

• Familiarity with quality improvement and risk management frameworks.

• Proven planning, policy and financial management

• Previous experience in a Co-ordinator role or senior experience across multiple specialties

• Demonstrated leadership for operating a nursing unit within in a service-focussed

environment



Acceptance of Position Description

Employee Date

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