Nurse Unit Manager

NUM- Orthopaedics and Paediatrics

·       Career pathway development planning

·       Supportive executive leadership team

·       Excellent location- Close to Eastlink

Are you energetic, customer service focused and love working with people? Then this is the role for you

Knox Private Hospital is seeking a Nurse Unit Manager to join our team. You will play a key role within a supportive team to ensure our patients have a great experience during their care.

As a Nurse Unit Manager your responsibilities will include:

·       The position is responsible for providing clinical leadership to compliment the strategic direction, operational processes and quality management of all patients.

·       You will provide clinical operational direction for the unit to ensure efficient and effective management by coordinating the delivery of nursing care that is evidence based.

·       As the Nurse Unit Manager you will be accountable and responsible for the effective daily management of human, financial and material resources 

About us
Knox Private Hospital is one of the largest private hospitals in Victoria, caring for over 1.2 million people across Melbourne's east and outer east.

We have a 24/7 Emergency Department, covering a full range of medical and surgical specialty areas, including highly complex surgeries. Backed by the latest technology and expertise, we offer 15 theatres, including a hybrid theatre, diagnostic cardiology, two cardiac cath labs and capabilities for cardiothoracic surgery, orthopaedics, neurosurgery, urology and more. 

All supported by the expanded coronary care unit and intensive care unit. Our expert care team of surgeons, specialist doctors, dedicated nurses and other professionals will ensure that your experience is the best it can be.

Essential Criteria:

·       Current Registration with AHPRA

·       Working with Children check

·       Previous experience at ANUM or NUM level, or equivalent

·       Compliance with ACSQHC National standards

·       A strong commitment to developing in a management role

·       Computer literacy including MS office and various data bases

·       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 

Why Healthscope?
When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care.
Our people are at the heart of our organisation – no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. We work together to create positive, memorable experiences, alongside our quality care, in every moment of every day.

 We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.

 While our hospital network is vast, Healthscope is a family. We support each other, we share learnings, celebrate successes and face challenges together.

 Come and be the difference in our patient's lives. 

 Applications close: 06/12/2025

 To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to 

 If you are successful, you will receive a salary based on your years of relevant nursing experience against the current nursing Enterprise Agreement the "Healthscope - Victoria - Nurses' and Midwives' Agreement "

 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.