Nurse Unit Manager

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Nurse Unit Manager to lead a vital ward within our hospital. This leadership role oversees the day-to-day clinical and operational management of the 30-bed unit (15 of these are CCU). You will work with an excellent and dedicated team to deliver exceptional patient care.

This pivotal role will see you:

• Demonstrate significant advanced clinical experience.
• Account for the efficient and effective management of all human and material resources, demonstrating strong leadership.
• Oversee the day-to-day running of the ward, skilled in ensuring hospital policies are up to date with evidence-based nursing care, incorporating quality and risk management.
• Ensure all hospital policies are adhered to, especially recognising and responding to clinical deterioration, invasive ventilation, and care post complex surgeries.
• Organise staff education, ensuring mandatory competencies are up to date, especially ALS training, and overseeing a comprehensive training program.
• Be a positive mentor and provide clinical leadership and support to your team.
• Work with and support other managers within the wider hospital community in achieving excellence in patient outcomes.
• Assist in shaping organisational strategy, improve procedural service provision, and achieve departmental and Hospital strategic objectives.

You will lead a fast-paced department, collaborating with a wide multidisciplinary team, dedicated to ensuring our patients receive holistic, individualised care.

About You:

You thrive on problem-solving, fostering a positive and supportive culture, and providing dedicated and specialised advice to your team members. You will have:

• Current registration with AHPRA.
• Competence in supervising, leading, directing, and mentoring staff to achieve excellent outcomes.
• An ability to build/maintain a positive, respectful team culture.
• A minimum of five years of postgraduate experience in an acute care environment.
• Demonstrated extensive clinical skills and experience within a high-acuity acute care unit. Communicates clearly and collaborates effectively with nursing, medical and multidisciplinary teams.
• Effective management of rostering processes and allocation of duties for both clinical and non-clinical staff.
• Post-graduate qualifications in a relevant acute care specialty.
• Integrity, resilience, emotional intelligence and a genuine commitment to excellent patient care.

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.