Nurse Unit Manager – Surgical Services

Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital, Birtinya

Ful Time Role

The Opportunity

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Nurse Unit Manager for our acute Surgical Ward comprising of Neuro and Orthopaedics.

This is a perfect opportunity for an experienced Nurse Unit Manager or a senior nurse to step up into a management role and build your clinical leadership skillset.

As the Nurse Unit Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operational clinical 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 position holds a key senior nursing leadership and management role which will see you work closely with the Assistant Director of Clinical Services Surgical to achieve organisational goals.

Skills and Experience

• Relevant registration with AHPRA
• Previous Clinical Leadership and Management highly regarded
• Minimum 5 years post graduate experience in acute surgical 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 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.

For enquiries, please contact Melinda Daniels via, DanielsM@ramsayhealth.com.au.

Applications Close: 7th March 2025

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