Nurse Unit Manager

Job No: JR107744

Port Macquarie Private Hospital

Permanent

Nursing - Registered

• Permanent full-time position
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The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has become available for a highly motivated and experienced clinician to join our management team at Port Macquarie Private Hospital As the Nurse Unit Manager, you will be taking on a key leadership role within the Anaesthetics Day Surgery and Post Anaesthetic Care Unit working closely with the theatre floor managers to ensure the efficient management of staff and resources with the overall goal of ensuring excellence in care delivery in line with policies and procedures and best practice.

Reporting into the Director of Clinical Services and Perioperative Services Manager, you will be mentoring and leading a passionate team of nurses and clinical support staff so this role will suit an individual driven to help others succeed.

Skills and Experience

To succeed in this role, you will bring a strong clinical skillset, with recent management experience.

You will have exceptional communication skills and a passion for delivering excellent client care and customer service.

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum of five (5) years' post-graduate nursing experience, with at least three (3) in a perioperative setting
• Proven knowledge as a senior nurse or manager
• Management or relevant post-graduate specialty qualifications will be highly regarded.
• Experience or exposure to managing clinical staff recruitment, rostering and performance management.
• Ability to effectively plan and manage financial, human and capital resources

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 opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.

*Please note casual employees may not be eligible for all benefits. 

The Hospital

Port Macquarie Private Hospital is an acute Hospital offering medical, surgical and rehabilitation. It has been a leading provider of healthcare for this community for over 40 years. With 72 beds, Port Macquarie Private Hospital offers a comprehensive range of services including Bariatric, Dental, General Surgery, Gynaecology, Ophthalmology Orthopaedic, Plastic Surgery, Urology, Vascular, Day surgery and medical services.

Our hospital has 6 Operating Theatres, 6 Chair, 28 bed Rehabilitation Unit, a 5 bed Close Observation Unit along with ward accommodation for medical and surgical patients in a combination of private and shared rooms.

We are thrilled to share that our hospital is entering an exciting phase of growth with the development of a 7th Operating Theatre. This expansion brings incredible opportunities for team development and the creation of a strong, collaborative culture. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated applicants who are eager to be part of this journey and contribute to shaping the future of our services.

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

• Provide or complete a National Police Check (conducted within the last 12 months)
• According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and 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 Bree Brown, Director of Clinical Services via,

Applications Close: 8th December 2025

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Advertised: 11 Nov 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 08 Dec 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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