Nurse Unit Manager - Oncology Unit

Pindara Private Hospital is conveniently located in Benowa, approximately 4 kilometres from Surfers Paradise. The hospital is easily accessible by road and from all the major arterial roads including the M1, Gold Coast Highway and Bundall Road with free parking. The hospital is also well serviced by public transport.

The Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care. Ramsay provides high-quality healthcare to millions of people each year through a network of hospitals, clinics and services in Australia, Europe and the United Kingdom. 

• Permanent Full -time opportunity!
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An exciting opportunity has become available for a highly motivated and experienced clinician to join the leadership team at Pindara Private Hospital.

As the Nurse Unit Manager, you will play a key leadership role within our 34-bed Oncology Ward, supporting patients throughout their journey from diagnosis and treatment through to recovery and ongoing care. Our dedicated team takes pride in delivering exceptional patient-centred care, consistently exceeding Ramsay's high standards through professionalism, compassion, and a commitment to creating a supportive environment for both patients and staff.

Working closely with the multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for the effective management of staff, resources, and clinical operations, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality care in line with organisational policies, procedures, and best practice standards.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Clinical Services, you will provide strong leadership, mentorship, and support to a passionate team of nurses and clinical support staff. This role is ideally suited to an individual who is driven to develop others, foster a positive team culture, and inspire excellence in patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be accountable for the clinical, operational and professional leadership of the combined surgical and medical unit.
• Ensure the delivery of safe, high‑quality patient care and optimal clinical outcomes
• Plan, implement and evaluate practices, processes and services in line with Ramsay Health Care standards, legislative requirements and best practice

About You

The successful NUM thrives in a complex and demanding environment and is able to work collaboratively with medical, nursing and executive colleagues. They strive for continuous improvement, quality and safety initiatives, workforce management and effective resource utilisation to achieve excellence in care delivery.

To succeed in this role, you will bring a strong clinical skillset, with recent management experience. You will also bring the following:

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum of five (5) years’ post-graduate nursing experience (surgical experience highly desirable)
• Proven knowledge as a senior nurse or manager (highly desirable)
• Management or relevant post-graduate specialty 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

What’s in it for You?
A competitive salary: A base hourly rate of $68.14 - $73.73 + superannuation, exclusive of penalties and allowances (*QLD NUM/MUM Levels 1 - 4*)

At Ramsay, we care for our people by offering benefits that truly support your career, wellbeing and lifestyle, including:

• Grow your career with recognition programs, employee referral bonuses, scholarships, free access to LinkedIn Learning and the Ramsay Leadership Academy
• Save more every day with Ramsay Rewards, giving you exclusive deals at 100+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers and more
• Enjoy peace of mind with lower hospital cover costs and higher extras limits on services like General and Major Dental, plus pharmacy and allied health discounts
• Find balance through flexible rostering options, flexible leave and access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support 24/7
• Increase your take-home pay through salary packaging and novated leasing, plus discounts on leisure travel, gyms and lifestyle services.

Why Join Ramsay
At Ramsay Health Care, “people caring for people” is at the heart of everything we do. We are:

• Australia’s largest private hospital operator, with over 74 sites and 35,000 staff
• A values-led workplace where you’ll be supported personally and professionally
• A place with flexible, permanent and career-growth opportunities nationwide.

Additional Information:

• Must provide or complete a National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months.
• According to the role, Ramsay may require proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.

Apply Now
Ready to feel cared for while you care for others? Apply today and join us at Pindara Private Hospital. All applications must be lodged online.

Applications close: 3rd September 2026

Reference number: JR114943

Please Note:

Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com.au.

Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.