Nurse Unit Manager
1 day ago
John Fawkner Private Hospital is seeking a Nurse Unit Manager to join our team in our Emergency department. You will play a key role within a supportive team to ensure our patients have a great experience during their care.
About us
John Fawkner Private Hospital is located in the north west of Melbourne. With 186 registered beds, a 12 cubicle Emergency Department, 4 operating theatres, 12 bed critical care complex and busy Day Procedure Unit the hospital provides a wide range of services to its community. The hospital specialises in orthopaedics, general surgery, general medicine, oncology, cardiology, urology, plastic surgery, ENT and gynaecology.
As an emergency department Nurse Unit Manager, your responsibilities will include:
· Providing leadership and direction to the Emergency department team
· Providing clinical operational direction for the unit to ensure efficient and effective management
· Coordinating the delivery of nursing care that is evidence based
· Ensuring the delivery of excellent patient and family centred care in a team focused environment
· Providing guidance, mentoring and support to your team
· Be accountable for the effective management of human, financial and material resources
· Undertaking direct patient care, as required
· Compliance with ACQSHC National standards
Essential Criteria:
· Current Registration with AHPRA
· Working with Children check
· Previous experience at NUM level or equivalent
· Post Graduate qualification in critical care and experience in a critical care setting
· A strong commitment to developing in a management role
· A management degree or working towards (desirable)
· Demonstrated HR management experience
· Demonstrate a sound knowledge base in labour management
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· A commitment to a high standard of clinical and customer focused care
· High degree of computer literacy including MS office and various data bases
· Ability to work cohesively within a team environment
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. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our 42 sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.
· Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.
· Discounted health insurance
· Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth
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.
Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.
Applications close: 09/10/25
To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to
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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