Nurse Unit Manager

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Nurse Unit Manager to lead our Scrub/Scout team. In this pivotal leadership role, you will be responsible for maintaining clinical standards, driving staff performance, managing resources, and achieving positive patient outcomes within the perioperative environment.

Working closely with the Assistant Director of Clinical Services and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, you will ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality surgical care. You will also act as a clinical and professional resource, guiding decision-making, mentoring staff, and fostering a culture of excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and operational leadership to the Scrub/Scout teams
• Manage daily operations including staffing, rostering, and resource allocation
• Ensure effective clinical governance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support staff education through orientation, graduate programs, and in-service training.
• Partner with perioperative and hospital leadership to achieve strategic and operational goals.

About You

You are an experienced perioperative nurse with strong clinical expertise and a passion for leadership. You may already hold management experience or be ready to step into a senior leadership role and make your mark within a supportive, forward-thinking team.

Essential Criteria:

• Current registration with AHPRA.
• Minimum 5 years' postgraduate experience in an acute care environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in Scrub/Scout nursing.
• Proven ability to supervise, lead, and motivate staff.

Desirable:

• Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant specialty or leadership/management.
• Previous leadership experience within a perioperative environment.
• 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.

Remuneration

A base hourly rate ranging from $ $ superannuation based on relevant experience and qualifications, exclusive of penalties or allowances. (QLD NUM/MUM level 1 – 4).

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 Kirsty Balfour,

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