Nurse Unit Manager
3 days ago
Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) | Surgical Ward | Brisbane
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) to lead the Surgical Ward within a growing private hospital in Brisbane. This role offers the chance to provide strong clinical leadership while driving excellence in patient care and service delivery.
As NUM, you will play a key role in shaping the direction of the ward, supporting staff, and ensuring smooth operational management in line with hospital goals. This is a permanent, full-time position (76 hours per fortnight).
Why Join Us?
This hospital is entering an exciting period of expansion, with major redevelopment projects underway that will significantly increase surgical and perioperative capacity over the coming years. This growth creates long-term career opportunities and the chance to be part of a high-performing, future-focused team.
About You
You are an experienced nursing leader with a strong background in acute care. You bring a track record of effective team management, operational oversight, and a commitment to patient-centred, evidence-based care. Your leadership style empowers and supports staff, while your focus on quality and safety ensures the delivery of consistently high standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day leadership and operational management of the Surgical Ward
- Drive the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-focused care
- Manage staffing, budgets, and resources effectively
- Lead and mentor nursing staff, fostering professional growth and development
- Oversee patient flow, clinical governance, and quality improvement initiatives
- Ensure compliance with NSQHS Standards, WHS, and hospital policies
Selection Criteria
- Current AHPRA registration
- Minimum 2 years' experience in a NUM or equivalent leadership role
- Acute hospital experience (surgical highly regarded)
- Strong HR and resource management skills
- Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving ability
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams through growth and change
About the Hospital
This modern private facility provides surgical, medical, and rehabilitation services to the Brisbane community. With multiple operating theatres, a dedicated rehabilitation program, and a strong reputation for patient care, the hospital is well positioned for growth. Upcoming expansions will further enhance services and facilities, creating a dynamic environment for staff and patients alike.
Apply Now
If you are ready to take the next step in your leadership career and want to be part of a hospital that is growing and evolving, we would love to hear from you.
For a confidential Discussion, please contact the Recruitment Manager Cody Thomas on or email him on
-
Unit Nurse Manager
3 weeks ago
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Barchester Healthcare Full timeABOUT THE ROLEA £2,000 'Golden Hello' Welcome Bonus is just one of the ways we'll reward you when you join Barchester in this role.As a Unit Nurse Manager (Mental Health) at a Barchester care home, you'll use your compassion and initiative to make sure our residents get the quality care they deserve. We'll look to you to plan, manage and monitor the...
-
Nurse Unit Manager
3 weeks ago
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia GenesisCare Full timeAt GenesisCare we want to hear from people who are as passionate as we are about innovation and working together to drive better life outcomes for patients around the world .Care to join the team?We have a full-time, permanent opportunity for a Nurse Unit Manager to join our clinic located by the beautiful Brisbane River, in The Wesley – Auchenflower. As...
-
Nurse Unit Manager
3 weeks ago
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia at Full timeOverviewCare to join the team? We're offering a full-time, permanent opportunity for a Nurse Unit Manager at The Wesley - Auchenflower and at our Chermside clinic next to Westfield. This isn't your typical NUM role. At GenesisCare, you'll combine clinical leadership with strategic outreach and community engagement, leading a nursing team, championing...
-
Nurse Unit Manager
3 weeks ago
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia at Full timeOverviewCare to join the team? We're offering a full-time, permanent opportunity for a Nurse Unit Manager at The Wesley - Auchenflower and at our Chermside clinic next to Westfield. This isn't your typical NUM role. At GenesisCare, you'll combine clinical leadership with strategic outreach and community engagement, leading a nursing team, championing...
-
Nurse Unit Manager
19 hours ago
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Healthscope Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per yearPermanent Full time roleFree parkingLeadership positionThe OpportunityPeninsula Private Hospital is seeking an experienced and dedicated Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) to lead and oversee the Surgical Ward. This position offers the opportunity to provide leadership and direction while ensuring the efficient delivery of evidence-based nursing care in alignment with...
-
Nurse Unit Manager
4 weeks ago
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Buscojobs Full timePermanent Full time role Free parking Leadership position The Opportunity Peninsula Private Hospital is seeking an experienced and dedicated Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) to lead and oversee the Surgical Ward.This position offers the opportunity to provide leadership and direction while ensuring the efficient delivery of evidence-based nursing care in alignment...
-
Nurse Unit Manager
2 weeks ago
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Mater Health Services Full timeAbout the roleWe have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic manager to join our leadership team at Mater Private Hospital Brisbane. You will be the Nurse Unit Manager of a newly formed Neuro/Cardiac stepdown ward.This is a unique full-time and permanent opportunity. We are very open to applications from driven, emerging leaders with...
-
Nurse Unit Manager
2 weeks ago
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Mater Health Services Full timeAbout the roleWe have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic manager to join our leadership team at Mater Private Hospital Brisbane. You will be the Nurse Unit Manager of a newly formed Neuro/Cardiac stepdown ward.This is a unique full-time and permanent opportunity. We are very open to applications from driven, emerging leaders with...
-
Nurse Unit Manager
3 weeks ago
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service Full timeOverviewJoin to apply for the Nurse Unit Manager role at Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service.The Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) is accountable at an advanced practice level for leading and coordinating the Child Health Service to achieve best practice standards for clinical practice and patient-centred care within a healthcare team, and is...
-
Nurse Unit Manager
3 weeks ago
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service Full timeOverviewJoin to apply for the Nurse Unit Manager role at Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service.The Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) is accountable at an advanced practice level for leading and coordinating the Child Health Service to achieve best practice standards for clinical practice and patient-centred care within a healthcare team, and is...
