Assistant Nurse Unit Manager - Anaesthetics and PACU

About the role:

We have a great opportunity for an enthusiastic Assistant Nurse Unit Manager - Anaesthetics/ PACU to join our clinical team on a full-time basis, will consider Part-time.  Monday to Friday - no weekends, no public holidays, no overnights, no on-call.

Experience in Ophthalmology highly desirable to this role.

Duties and responsibilities:

This role provides support to the Hospital Management Team and manages the perioperative department through leadership, mentoring and clinical governance to ensure effective operation of the hospital.

As an Assistant Nurse Unit Manager, you will:

• Drive quality and safety improvement: Support the GM/DON and NUM with quality and safety activities, helping embed continuous improvement, evidence-based and safe practice and clinical excellence across the hospital.
• Support operational performance: Assist the GM/ DON and NUM, with resources, rostering, procurement, administration, quality and safety activities.
• Educate, mentor and lead: Provide guidance, coaching and leadership to the team.
• Keep patient safety central: Maintain clear communication with the team and respond proactively to risks, changes or concerns.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships: Develop positive working relationships with Visiting Medical Officers, patients, colleagues and other key stakeholders.
• Champion patient-centred care: Help create a culture of excellence where patients receive consistent, compassionate care throughout their journey.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Registered Nurse who thrives in healthcare and is looking to take on additional responsibility within a supportive environment.

About You:

You have a genuine passion for nursing, providing world-class patient care and adding value to Australian healthcare. You will have:

• Advanced Perioperative experience Ophthalmology Anaesthetics/ PACU nursing
• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Postgraduate qualifications relevant to the role, or a commitment to working towards them.
• A demonstrated commitment to education, mentoring and clinical leadership.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, doctors, colleagues and key stakeholders.
• Strong organisational, time management, leadership and communication skills.
• Experience supporting quality improvement activities, work health and safety, infection prevention and control, and accreditation processes.
• Advanced clinical and technical capability, supported by sound problem-solving skills.
• Experience in our hospital’s specialties desirable.
• Experience in a fast-paced day or short-stay hospital environment desirable.

Culture and Benefits:

At Nexus, caring for our people, patients and employees is at the centre of everything we do. We value our strong team culture and go to great lengths to foster inclusion and engagement across our group.

• Great Work/ Life balance - Monday to Friday - no weekends, no public holidays, no overnights, no on-call
• Great discounts with hundreds of national retailers, health insurance, utilities
• Novated Leasing option plus discounts on travel and transport
• 12 weeks paid parental leave for eligible employees
• Employee referral bonus
• Focus on health and wellbeing (inc. Fitness Passport) and EAP
• Free on-site parking

The Nexus Hospitals Story:

Nexus Hospitals is a leading Australian Private Hospital group that employs over 1400 talented and passionate people across 22 hospitals and 3 support offices. Our PURPOSE is to deliver better healthcare models to all Australians. We measure our success by improvements in patient outcome and experience, employee engagement, sustainable use of resources, and mutually beneficial partnerships.

About Manningham Private Hospital:

Manningham Private Hospital is a purpose-built day surgery with modern facilities, specialising in Ophthalmology, Refractive surgery and corneal cross-linking, Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery and Vascular surgery.

Our hospital includes 5 operating theatres and a refractive laser suite. 

We are well known for evidence-based surgical care and excellent patient outcomes.

How to apply:

Simply click APPLY to send in your resume and cover letter and we'll be in touch. We are a growing and passionate company, and we want those with genuine excitement for healthcare to join us.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity, equity and social inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Please note: pre-screening requirements exist for this position, including recent criminal history check and immunisation. Immunisation and vaccination requirements are aligned with the health standards for each state.