Mater Private Hospital Redland is seeking a dedicated and experienced internal Nurse to temporarily step into the role of Nurse Unit Manager for our busy Perioperative Department. This temporary position will provide coverage for the leave of our current Perioperative Department Nurse Unit Manager from September 22nd to November 23rd, requiring a full-time commitment of 38 hours per week.

This role involves managing theatres, endoscopy, day surgery, CSSD and pre-admissions departments with over 110 staff. The successful candidate will possess a wealth of leadership experience in a perioperative setting, along with a strong business acumen and a genuine commitment to delivering exceptional patient care.

Salary Range: $71.42- $76.80 per hour (Nurse Unit Manager) plus 12% superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

What you’ll be doing 
As the leader of this team, you will in collaboration with the General Manager set the direction for the department and be responsible for the clinical, resource management, education, research and material accountabilities of nursing within this area.  Additionally, in conjunction with the medical leadership of the service, you will ensure the provision of best practice, quality and safety aspects of patient care.    

Other duties and responsibilities include: 

• Caring for and leading a team of professionals 
• Communication and coordination of patient care 
• Engagement with stakeholders in other departments to ensure the highest quality patient care, that services are efficient, that patient safety is optimized, and to resolve barriers to patient flow. 
• Team management, including performance management and compliance with Human Resources processes 
• Delivery of work against relevant timeframes   

About you  

As an experienced leader you will drive innovation in your field; using evidence-based research to suggest new ways of doing things and take a positive and adaptive approach to embedding change. 

Other skills and responsibilities include: 

• Extensive experience in Perioperative environments with sound clinical expertise 
• Current AHPRA Nursing registration
• Advanced Life Support certification (preferred)
• Broad understanding of the private health sector
• Ability to demonstrate strong capability in leading both the clinical and commercial aspects of a patient centred service 
• High level communication skills within a multidisciplinary environment 
• Demonstrated competence in cost centre management 
• Willingness to role model and promote the Mater values 

Applications close Friday 22nd August 2025. Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

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