Nurse Unit Manager

Nurse Unit Manager - General Medical and Renal

Apply now Job no: JR106777
Work type: Permanent
Location: John Flynn Private Hospital
Categories: Management, Nursing - Registered

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Nurse Unit Manager to lead our Medical Ward 4B, providing care for general medical and renal in-patients. This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to take the next step in your leadership career, with permanent full-time or part-time options available for the right candidate. Role includes working up to 76 hours per fortnight (10 days per fortnight).

The Opportunity

As the Nurse Unit Manager for our busy 24-bed Medical Ward, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the planning, implementation, and evaluation of clinical practices and processes.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Clinical Services, you will:

- Lead, support, and develop nursing staff to deliver safe, high-quality patient care
- Promote a positive team culture built on collaboration and professional growth
- Manage financial and human resources, including rostering and staff allocation
- Ensure compliance with best practice standards and legislative requirements

About You

You are an inspiring, proactive leader who brings out the best in your team. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about excellence in patient care.

You will also demonstrate:

- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
- Minimum 5 years’ post-graduate nursing experience.
- Proven experience in staff management, rostering, and performance development.
- Strong leadership and communication skills, with confidence in delegation and team coordination.
- Previous experience in a senior nursing or management role (highly regarded).

What’s in it for you?

- Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.
- Discounts: Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at over 100+ major retailers. Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts -you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.
- Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7.
- Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunitiese.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.

Remuneration: A base hourly rate from $65.84 - $71.24 + superannuation, based on experience and qualifications, exclusive of penalties or allowances. (QLD NUM/MUM level 1 – 4).

The Hospital

John Flynn Private Hospital is a 354 bed, acute care hospital located at Tugun, which is on the southern end of the Gold Coast, within 5 minutes from the Gold Coast Airport. The hospital provides services to the population of the Gold Coast and the Tweed Coast extending into the NSW Northern Rivers area.

The Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with over 70 Australian sites employing over 34,000 people. We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of ‘People Caring for People’ since 1964.

Requirements

- Must provide a National Policecheck conducted within the previous 12 months
- According to the role, Ramsay may require a proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.

To Apply

All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

For enquiries, please contact Jacqueline Kemp via KempJ@ramsayhealth.com.au

Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com

Advertised: 14 Oct 2025 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 11 Nov 2025 E. Australia Standard Time

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