About the role
Mater Hospital Brisbane is looking for a Nurse Unit Manager to join our Medical Geriatric and Gastroenterology ward (7East). This permanent, full-time role will be based at our South Brisbane campus.
Nurse Unit Managers (NUMs) as Registered Nurses at Mater Health Services practice within the relevant Standards for Nurses as per the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and other legislation, standards and codes that can impact or inform the evidence-based practice of Nursing and are accountable for their own practice.
Salary range: $71.42 - $76.80 per hour plus 11.5% superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits!
What you’ll be doing
The Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) is a Registered Nurse who carries overall responsibility for the organisation and management of Ward 7East. By providing a clear focus for clinical and operational leadership, the NUM facilitates provision of a high standard of holistic patient/client centred care, to maximise effective management of clinical, financial, and human resources within a quality and risk management framework.
About you
You will have current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and tertiary qualification in specialty, health administration or management, clinical leadership, budget management and finance (or working towards).
- Minimum of five years full time experience in General Medicine and/or Surgery as a Clinical Nurse or other leadership role
- Extensive leadership experience within a nursing unit in a complex hospital environment
- Demonstrated competence in cost centre management
- High-level interpersonal, written and verbal communications skills with the ability to engage with internal stakeholders at various levels to achieve
Why join us?
Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.
We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.
- Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
- Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
- Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
- Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
- Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
- Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
- Convenient, discounted on-site parking
- Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
- Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.
Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE
For more information specific to the role, please view the PD here – 
Mater Health PD - Nurse Unit Manager 7East.pdf
Applications close on Friday, 30th May 2025. Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!
Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.
Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.
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.
For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage.
