Nurse Unit Manager

OverviewJoin Metro South Health as a Nurse Unit Manager and lead Stradbroke Ward in delivering safe, person-centred care.
You'll oversee clinical standards, workforce management, and quality initiatives, making a real impact on patient outcomes and staff development across Bayside Health Service.Your New RoleWe are seeking a dynamic nursing leader to manage Stradbroke Ward, a 34-bed medical and surgical unit providing care in specialties including general surgery, gynaecology, orthopaedics, general medicine, and palliative care.
As Nurse Unit Manager, you will be accountable for delivering safe, high-quality patient care while overseeing people, budget, and operational management.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide advanced clinical leadership and direction to achieve high-quality, person-centred care.Lead and manage a team of over 38 FTE nursing and support staff, ensuring effective resource allocation and workforce planning.Drive quality improvement, risk management, and adherence to clinical governance frameworks.About YouWe\'re looking for a collaborative, resilient leader with a passion for excellence in clinical care and team development.You Will BringProven experience leading surgical/medical units, including HR, rostering, and budget management.Advanced clinical knowledge and skills in surgical and medical nursing, with demonstrated problem-solving expertise.Strong communication and leadership skills to inspire, mentor, and build team cohesion.What We Can Offer YouWe offer a family-friendly work environment that supports you in making the most of Queensland\'s laid-back lifestyle.We are renowned for teaching and research excellence with strong relations with Queensland\'s leading tertiary institutions.We want to empower you to build a long-term career, with countless opportunities to learn and grow, no matter your role.You\'ll have all the benefits of working for Queensland\'s world-class public health system including generous leave entitlements, attractive salary and remuneration packages, salary packaging and access to relevant professional development allowances and/or leave, study and research assistance, corporate discounts and employee wellness programs.About UsRedland Hospital is the major health centre for adults and children in the Redlands and Brisbane\'s southern bayside suburbs.
We provide a range of services including emergency care, primary health and minor injury care, acute and subacute medicine, general surgery, maternity and paediatric, mental health outpatient and mental health care.It\'s an exciting time as our Redlands Coast community grows bringing a diverse range of patients and an opportunity to make a real difference in the community.
With more beds, new and expanding services the Redland Hospital expansion provides a range of opportunities to pursue and build a long-term career, enjoy a supportive work environment, professional growth opportunities, and a vibrant community
Now\'s the time to join the team at Redland Hospital
You\'ll have all the benefits of working for a growing metropolitan hospital—while being part of a 'small town\' team that values who you are and what you do.INTEGRITY | COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | RESPECT | ENGAGEMENT | EXCELLENCEOur values were created by employees for employees to shape our culture and inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
Diversity of ideas, skills, traditions, and customs is celebrated as one of our greatest strengths.
Having a workforce that reflects and understands the needs and expectations of our community is important to delivering safe, kinder, and more inclusive care.We recognise our strength comes from the diversity of our people and so we encourage people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, abilities, languages, sexual orientation, and family responsibilities to apply.We Are Metro South HealthWe are the major public healthcare provider for Brisbane\'s south side, Logan, Redlands, and the Scenic Rim operating five major hospitals and a range of community, specialty, and state-wide healthcare services.We are bold, innovative, collaborative, inspiring.
We save lives, change lives, and make the world a better place.
We are part of and proud of the community we serve.We are better together.Job detailsOccupational group: Health - NursingSeniority level: Mid-Senior levelEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Health Care ProviderIndustries: Hospitals and Health Care
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