Nurse Unit Manager

About Northern Health:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour's drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne's North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Registered Nurse, to lead the team at the Broadmeadows Surgical Centre.

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne's rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our five main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn Centre, and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg.

About the Role:

This role requires a dynamic and innovative Registered Nurse with strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to make prompt, sound and collaborative decisions within a complex environment would be advantageous in this fast-paced department.

The Nurse Unit Manager (NUM), is responsible for the effective leadership of excellent clinical nursing care, the attraction and development of nursing staff, workforce planning and resource management within the Unit. Responsible for; day to day operational management of the operating theatres ensuring timely commencement of elective surgery lists, appropriate staff skill mix and assist with across campus co-ordination of emergency surgery.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Registered Nurse with AHPRA
• Post Graduate Perioperative Nursing Certificate, or equivalent.
• Current National Police and Working with Children History Check
• Extensive Post Graduate experience in the Operating Theatre and Endoscopy environment in a management role.
• Strong knowledge of ACORN Standards, AS5369, GENCA Guidelines and ACHS National Standards.

Next Steps . . .

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Tracey Wyllie, Director of Operations, Division of Surgery on

Applications close 21th October 2025

Shortlisting will commence immediately for this vacancy. If an appropriate candidate is sourced, the advertising may close early, thus we advise you to apply right away.

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new 'Thrive' program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
• An inclusive and culturally safe space
• Access to salary packaging, EAP, our online library and onsite car parking

Work with us Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.