The Opportunity
Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital is seeking an experienced and motivated Nurse Unit Manager to oversee the clinical and operational management of Ward 2, our acute surgical unit. This ward delivers high quality care across a broad range of specialties, including General Surgery, Urology, ENT, Plastics, Vascular, Gynaecology, and Paediatric Surgery.

In this key clinical leadership role, you will work closely with both the Director & Assistant Director of Clinical Services to drive operational performance and uphold exceptional patient outcomes. You will provide visible leadership, guiding and mentoring staff to foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performing team culture. The ability to effectively manage budgets, staffing, and other resources will be essential to success in this role.

This key leadership role will see you:

• Apply advanced nursing practices in planning, implementing and evaluating patient care.
• Effectively manage roster processes and allocate duties to clinical staff.
• Work with and support other managers within the wider hospital community in achieving excellence in patient outcomes.
• Assist in shaping organisational strategy, improve procedural service provision and achieve departmental and Hospital strategic objectives.

This is a fantastic opportunity for either an experienced NUM or a senior nurse looking to take the next step in your career!

Your Skills and Experience

You are a leader with a passion for seeing your team members succeed and grow while bringing a passion for a high level of client care and service. You will also demonstrate:

• Relevant registration with AHPRA.
• Minimum 5 years post graduate experience in acute surgical (or similar) nursing
• Proven knowledge and experience as a senior nurse or manager.
• Post-graduate studies in an appropriate specialty or management qualifications will be highly regarded.
• Experience or exposure to managing clinical staff recruitment, rostering and performance management.
• Ability to effectively plan and manage financial, human and capital resources.

Remuneration: A base hourly rate ranging from $68.14 - $73.73 + superannuation, based on experience level and qualifications, exclusive of penalties or allowances.

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 Sunshine Coast University Private 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 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 Vanessa Hutfield, Director of Clinical Services via email, HutfieldV@ramsayhealth.com.au

Applications Close: 24th November

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