Manager, Operating Room

Position:
Manager, Operating Room Department: OR IP Surgical Cases Position Status:
Permanent Time Type:
Full time Non
- Union

Location:

Peterborough, ON Language:
English Salary Range: $56.21 - $70.26 per hour

THE PRHC DIFFERENCE:
Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) is a regional hospital delivering acute healthcare to a rapidly growing population of more than 300,000 in Peterborough and the surrounding communities, including the First Nations of Curve Lake, Hiawatha and Alderville. With an annual budget of nearly $390 million, and a proud local history extending back over a century, PRHC has nearly 500 inpatient beds and offers a wide range of services, including specialized programs in renal, stroke, cardiac, cancer care, vascular surgery and mental health & addictions.

PRHC is located in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada a 90-minute drive north-east of Toronto. We are the region’s largest employer with more than 3,100 staff, 450 physicians with privileges, and a core group of 250 volunteers. As a member of the PRHC team, you will be part of an exceptional working environment – a forum to share knowledge, to lead and learn, to develop talents, relationships and careers, and a culture that recognizes and celebrates the efforts and achievements of its people.

PRHC is proud to be recognized as one of the top 20 employers nationwide in the healthcare and social services category, and 199 overall among 300 Canadian employers across all sectors, on the Canada’s Best Employers list released by Forbes in 2025.

• A competitive total rewards package aligned with the position
• Pension plan with employer contributions for eligible roles
• Health, wellness, and lifestyle perks, including fitness memberships and travel savings
• On site gym 24/7 free to all employees
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities to support your growth

The stated hours of work are approximate as schedules are subject to change with the operational needs of the Health Centre. Changes made to hours of work will follow the terms of the applicable collective agreement, company policy and/or legislation.

The Manager, Operating Room & Surgical Performance provides strategic, operational, clinical, and quality leadership for the Operating Room and related perioperative initiatives. The Manager is accountable for the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered surgical services through effective management of human, financial, technological, and physical resources. As a key member of the Surgical Services leadership team, the Manager leads operational planning, surgical utilization, quality improvement, wait time management, performance analytics, innovation, and program development.

The position serves as the primary liaison between surgical services staff, physicians, Surgeon Office Managers (SOMs), Ontario Health, and external partners to optimize access, efficiency, quality outcomes, and funding opportunities. The Manager is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to improve operating room utilization, surgical wait times, quality outcomes, patient flow, and system performance while ensuring compliance with accreditation standards, legislative requirements, and organizational priorities.

• Baccalaureate degree required
• Master's Degree in Health Administration, Nursing, Business Administration, Leadership, or related field preferred.
• 3 - 5 years progressive leadership experience in surgical services, perioperative care or healthcare operations.
• Experience leading quality improvement, utilization management, and change initiatives.
• Experience with budget management, procurement, and capital planning.
• Experience working with surgeons, physician office managers, and external healthcare stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Ontario Health wait time strategies, WTIS, SETP, NSQIP, and ONSQIN methodologies.
• Strong data analytics and performance management skills.
• Experience with EPIC and healthcare information systems.
• Project management and change management expertise.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, conflict resolution, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Knowledge of collective…