Nurse Unit Manager

• Permanent full-time position
• We care about YOU Access counselling, wellbeing services, legal & financial assistance
• Join Australia's largest private health care provider

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced senior nursing professional to take on an exciting clinical management role in our rehabilitation leadership team at Donvale Rehabilitation Hospital as a Nurse Unit Manager. You will work as part of a cohesive and experienced multidisciplinary teams to support staff to achieve excellence in care delivery in line with best practice and legislative requirements. As the Nurse Unit Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operational clinical and resource management, with a focus on quality and patient safety, staff development and providing support to staff whilst ensuring a high standard of clinical practice is maintained. This is a key leadership role reporting into the Chief Executive Officer/ Director of Clinical Services where 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.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Be accountable for the efficient and effective management of all human and material resources
• Be a positive mentor and provide clinical leadership and support to your team
• Working with and supporting other managers within the wider hospital community in achieving excellence in patient outcomes
• Assist in shaping organisational strategy, improve procedural service provision and achieve departmental and Hospital strategic objectives
• Provide clinical support and care to our patients on the ward

About You

To succeed in this role, you will bring a strong clinical leadership skill set in a hospital setting either as a Nursing Manager in a similar department or as a senior nurse wanting to step into a management role. You will have exceptional communication skills and the ability to inspire, motivate and mentor your team. You will be a leader with a passion for seeing your team members succeed and grow while bringing a strong commitment to outstanding patient care and service.

Skills and Experience

• Relevant registration with AHPRA
• Minimum 8 years post graduate experience in acute or rehabilitation nursing
• Effective management of rostering processes and allocation of duties of both clinical and non-clinical staff
• Post-graduate studies in an appropriate specialty or management qualifications will be highly regarded
• Commitment to improvement and excellence in the delivery of outcomes
• WHS responsibility and leadership in risk minimisation
• Ongoing activity analysis
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage resources and experience in implementing sustainable change.

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.

The Hospital

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 aNational 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 vaccine preventable diseases.

To Apply

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

For enquiries, please contact Robyn Taylor via

Applications Close: 19th September 2025

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