About Us

Hi, I'm Dr Jack Madden

Founder & Managing Director of Periop Concepts

I'm an anaesthetist from Tasmania, Australia with postgraduate training in clinical teaching. There is no sugarcoating it, we are in an education crisis for perianaesthesia nurses. Never have graduate supervision periods been shorter, and never have educators been this under-resourced.

Periop Concepts has worked with ANZCA, ASA, ACN and ACPAN to develop an endorsed curriculum that is accessible, reliable and achievable for anaesthetic nurses.

We work with individuals, educators and institutions to provide the most up-to-date curriculum in peri-anaesthesia nursing.

Build knowledge, improve safety.

Dr Jack Madden

FANZCA, MBBS (Hons), BMedSci, PGCertCT.

Hi, I'm Andrew Goyen

General Manager at Periop Concepts

Andy gets people. With extensive experience in perioperative nursing, Andy is responsible for the Periop Concepts brand and reputation.

Andy completed his Bachelor of Nursing in 2016 at the University of Tasmania, and holds a Graduate Certificate in Perioperative Nursing. Andy spent 5 years working in operating theatres as a scrub nurse and anaesthetic assistant before progressing to the role of Perioperative Services ANUM at Royal Hobart Hospital.

In 2022, Andy was chosen for the role of Clinical Nurse Specialist for the emerging THS Statewide Trauma Service. This role involved oversight and liaison between multiple specialties for trauma patients from admission to discharge.

Andy brings to Periop Concepts a vision for expanding our reach to individuals and institutions who seek to build knowledge in perioperative nursing.

What's different about this kind of teaching?

We have done the hard work in combining these ingredients.

That means you can spend less time learning and more time feeling competent and safe in the operating theatre!

Hi, I'm Sophie Dash

Nurse Educator at Periop Concepts

Sophie is an experienced perianaesthesia nurse with a comprehensive background in anaesthesia nursing, recovery nursing, and acute pain services.

She completed her Bachelor of Nursing at LaTrobe University in 2011, holds a Graduate Certificate in Anaesthetics and Recovery and is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Medicine with a specialisation in Pain Management.

Sophie joined our team in September 2024, and has since become an integral part of our team, effectively onboarding and liaising with our Nurse Education Program Educators. She also excels in creating, designing, and delivering educational content for our social media platforms and Concept Series articles. She will deliver Advanced Anaesthesia Live Series Sessions on various topics in 2025 and beyond.

Sophie brings a unique and valuable perspective to our organisation and members, combining her clinical knowledge with a passion for education.