Nurse Unit Manager

Management opportunity for a dedicated Nurse at North West Private Hospital 

This position is a Full-time, 9-month Maternity Leave Contract 

About the Role

Joining the team as a Nurse Unit Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day clinical and operational management of our General Surgical Unit at North West Private Hospital.

Reporting to the Director of Clinical Services, the successful candidate will supervise, lead, direct and motivate staff to achieve outcomes with the ability to manage financial and human resources.

This key leadership role will see you:

• Apply advanced nursing practices in planning, implementing and evaluating care in accordance with National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards
• Effectively manage roster processes and allocate duties to clinical staff
• Working with and supporting 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.

This position is for a 9-month contract, however there may be a possibility to extend to 12-months. 

Your Skills and experience

You hold the ability to inspire, motivate and mentor your team. You are a leader with a passion for seeing your team members succeed and grow while bringing a passion for a high level of client care and service.

You will also bring:

• Relevant qualifications and registration with AHPRA
• Minimum eight years’ post graduate experience
• Proven knowledge as a senior nurse or manager
• Demonstrated experience in the surgical nursing specialty area
• 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

Remuneration

A base hourly rate ranging from $65.84 - $71.24 + superannuation based on relevant experience and qualifications, exclusive of penalties or allowances. (QLD NUM/MUM level 1 – 4).

What’s in it for you?

Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.  

Discounts:  Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at over 100+ major retailers. Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental. 

Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7.  

Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more. 

*Please note casual/fixed-term employees may not be eligible for all benefits. 

The Hospital

The Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with over 70 Australian sites employing over 30,000 people. We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of ‘People Caring for People’ since 1964.

Requirements

• Must provide 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.

To Apply

All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

For enquiries, please contact Pete Fahey, Director of Clinical Services

E: ******@ramsayhealth.com.au

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