Nurse Unit Manager

3 weeks ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Healthscope Full time
Overview

Nurse Unit Manager - Surgical Ward & HDU at Healthscope

Peninsula Private Hospital is seeking an experienced and dedicated Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) to lead and oversee the Surgical Ward. This position offers the opportunity to provide leadership and direction while ensuring the efficient delivery of evidence-based nursing care in alignment with the hospital's strategic, operational, and business goals.

Role details
  • Permanent Full-time role (76 hours per fortnight)
  • Free parking

Peninsula Private Hospital is undergoing some exciting developments including a redevelopment project that will grow the Perioperative department to 4 theatres, 2 procedure rooms, and a new CSSD department. The planned completion is September 2025 with our current capabilities expected to double by 2026. A new 5-bed High Dependency Unit is also scheduled to open in January 2026.

Key responsibilities
  • Provide operational leadership and management of the Medical and Rehabilitation Ward.
  • Ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care while managing human, financial, and material resources.
  • Actively participate in quality improvement and accreditation processes, adhering to National Safety & Quality Healthcare Standards (NSQHS) and Workplace Health and Safety protocols.
  • Support and mentor less experienced nursing staff, promoting continuous learning and development.
  • Ensure a safe and effective work environment through active management of Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) concerns.
About you
  • Current Registration with AHPRA
  • Minimum 3 years previous experience at NUM level or equivalent
  • Experience in the Acute setting
  • Compliance with ACQSHC National standards
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • A strong commitment to developing in a management role
  • A commitment to a high standard of clinical and customer focused care
  • High degree of computer literacy including MS Office and various databases
  • Ability to work cohesively within a team environment
  • Proven time management and prioritisation skills
  • Demonstrate a sound knowledge base in labour management
  • Demonstrated HR management experience
  • Ability to problem solve
  • Strong understanding of patient flow
About us

With 60 inpatients Surgical, Medical and Rehabilitation beds, a rehabilitation gym and 3 operating theatres located on the Redcliffe Peninsula, our facility averages 760 admissions per month. Specialties include orthopaedics, general surgery, urology, gynaecology, gastroenterology, ophthalmology and internal medicine, and the delivery of leading rehabilitation services and programs on the Brisbane Northside.

Applications close

Applications Close: 17 September 2025

How to apply

Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to dakota.parker@healthscope.com.au

More information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.

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