Associate Nurse Unit Manager

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Registered Nurse to join the management team on a permanent full-time basis on our Orthopaedic Ward!  This opportunity is ideal for a nurse ready to step into a key leadership role and grow, lead and inspire a dedicated team.

About the role:

Working closely with the Nurse Unit Manager, you will support clinical leadership, patient flow, staff development, and the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care, while also assisting with the management of staffing and equipment resources.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide clinical leadership and support to the nursing team within the Orthopaedic Ward.
• Assist the Nurse Unit Manager with the effective day-to-day management and coordination of the ward.
• Promote safe, high-quality and evidence-based nursing care.
• Support the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of patient care.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to nursing staff, students and new team members.

About You:

Your Skills and Experience

• Current Registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience working in an acute setting 
• Clinical leadership experience or post graduate specialty qualifications will be highly regarded
• Demonstrated personal commitment to ongoing professional development

This role offers a base hourly rate of $57.44 - $59.33 + superannuation, exclusive of penalties and allowances (*VIC ANUM/AMUM Levels 1-2*)

What’s in it for You:

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 a Working-With-Children Check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.

Apply:

All applications must be lodged online.

Applications close: 7th September 2026 

Reference number: JR115146