Nurse Unit Manager

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Nurse Unit Manager to lead our Emergency Department. As a key member of the leadership team, you will oversee day-to-day clinical and resource management, drive continuous improvement, and ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care.

Reporting to the Director of Clinical Services, you will work closely with a dedicated multidisciplinary team, supporting staff development, fostering a culture of excellence, and ensuring compliance with best practice and legislative requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support nursing staff to deliver safe, high-quality patient care.
• Oversee daily operational management, including clinical governance, staffing, and resource allocation.
• Drive initiatives to improve patient outcomes and service delivery.
• Support staff recruitment, rostering, and performance management.
• Contribute to the hospital's strategic and operational objectives as part of the management team.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Current registration with AHPRA and relevant nursing qualifications.
• Minimum eight years' post-graduate experience, with recent management experience in a hospital setting.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to mentor, develop, and inspire clinical teams.
• Strong financial, human resource, and operational management skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities.

Highly Regarded

• Post-graduate qualifications in management or specialty nursing.
• Experience in surgical, critical care, or emergency nursing.
• Membership of a relevant professional organisation.

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.

About Us

St Andrew's Ipswich Private Hospital is a fully accredited advanced surgical, medical and obstetric hospital situated 5 mins from the Ipswich CBD. St Andrew's is an acute care hospital committed to providing the highest standard of specialised services, skilled personnel and sophisticated technologies.

The Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with 72 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 Police check conducted within the previous 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.

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please reach out to Joanna Hayes via

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