PACU and Day Stay Services Manager

Invercargill Closing date: 28 August 2026 Reference: 1104695 Southern Cross Invercargill Hospital Southern Cross Invercargill Hospital is the southernmost private surgical hospital in the Southern Cross network, it is widely known and used by people throughout the Southland and Queenstown-Wakatipu basin areas. The hospital features advanced theatre systems, including robotic orthopaedic surgery. Our highly skilled and caring team provide excellent care to 4200 patients per year. Our elective surgical services include Breast; Endoscopy and Gastroenterology; General; Gynaecology; Ophthalmology; Oral and Maxillofacial; Orthopaedic; Ear Nose and Throat; and Urology surgery. Ready to lead a team that makes a real difference to every patient's surgical journey? As our PACU, Day Stay, Endoscopy & Pre-admission Services Manager, you'll provide inspiring clinical and operational leadership across four critical services, ensuring exceptional patient care from pre-admission through to recovery. Working closely with medical specialists, multidisciplinary teams and hospital leaders, you'll create a culture where people thrive, patient outcomes excel, and every experience reflects the highest standards of care. This is a dynamic leadership role where you'll combine your clinical expertise with strategic thinking to drive service excellence. You'll lead and develop high-performing teams, champion quality improvement, patient safety and evidence-based practice, while ensuring resources are used efficiently and services operate effectively. From coaching and mentoring your people to strengthening relationships with specialists and leading continuous improvement initiatives, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of perioperative services. No two days will be the same. You'll balance clinical leadership with operational management, overseeing workforce planning, budgets, quality and risk, health and safety, and service performance. If you're a collaborative leader who is passionate about developing others, delivering outstanding patient-centred care, and driving innovation in a fast-paced healthcare environment, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact. This is a full-time permanent position based in our Southern Cross Invercargill Hospital. Proven success leading high-performing clinical teams, with 5+ years' leadership experience in a hospital environment. Demonstrated operational leadership experience, with the ability to balance exceptional patient care, service delivery and business performance. Current New Zealand Registered Nurse with a valid Annual Practising Certificate (APC). PDRP Level 4 (Expert) or equivalent advanced clinical leadership capability. A tertiary qualification in Nursing, Management or a related discipline. Strong people leadership skills, with a passion for coaching, mentoring and building engaged, high-performing teams. Sound financial acumen, including experience managing departmental budgets, resources and operational performance. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to navigate challenging conversations and resolve conflict positively. Experience within the private healthcare sector will be highly regarded. Competitive Rewards : Attractive remuneration package, relocation allowance, and employee referral bonus scheme. Health & Wellbeing : Funded health insurance, a comprehensive wellbeing programme, and generous Christmas/New Year breaks. Flexibility & Growth : Flexible working arrangements and a Nursing Council of New Zealand-approved PDRP. Perks & Community : Discounts from a range of partners and the opportunity to join our Employee Rainbow Network. Ko wai matou | Our Organisation At Southern Cross Healthcare, our purpose is clear: to advance quality healthcare across Aotearoa New Zealand. Our values shape everything we do: Care First – We lead with compassion, delivering care that’s deeply human through genuine manaakitanga. Better Together – Collaboration is our strength. We unite diverse skills and perspectives to create better outcomes for all. Pursue Excellence – We strive to improve, innovate, and excel every day—never settling, always aiming to deliver our best. To discuss how we can support you, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected] for a confidential conversation. Join us, and together, each of us can be part of something important, helping people live their best lives by reimagining healthcare. #J-18808-Ljbffr