Nurse Unit Manager
Nurse Unit Manager
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Job Description
Job Description:
Join an Organisation where we Lead with excellence. Deliver with compassion. Be part of something greater.
St Vincents Private Hospital Melbourne -East Melbourne Campus
Permanent Full-Time 38 hours per week
About the Opportunity
We have an exciting leadership opportunity available for a dynamic and experienced Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) to join our East Melbourne campus overseeing the Orthopaedic and High Dependency Unit (HDU).
As NUM you will play a critical role in leading a dedicated multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality post-operative and complex surgical care. You will work closely with clinical allied health and medical professionals to ensure exceptional patient outcomes and a culture of safety collaboration and continuous improvement.
What Youll Bring
Youre an inspiring clinically skilled and people-focused leader with a passion for delivering outstanding care in a fast-paced surgical environment. You thrive in high acuity settings and have a demonstrated ability to lead teams through change and innovation.
Key Skills & Experience
Proven clinical leadership in a high acuity surgical or HDU environment
Orthopaedic and post-operative nursing experience (desirable)
Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification and high dependency clinical skills
Strong patient advocacy and commitment to safety and service excellence
Effective communication interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse and relevant post-graduate qualifications
Why Join St Vincents Private Hospital Melbourne
At SVPHM youll join a high-performing team united by our mission to serve with compassion integrity justice and excellence. We offer you:
- Salary Packaging Pay less tax and increase your take-home pay
- Fitness Passport Access discounted gym memberships for you and your family
- Additional Leave Options Purchase extra leave for better work-life balance
- Staff Discounts Reduced rates on hospital admissions at SVHA Private Hospitals
- Give4Good Join our workplace giving program to support impactful initiatives
- A Truly Values-Based Culture Be part of Australias largest Catholic not-for-profit health and aged care provider
About Us
St Vincents Private Hospital Melbourne is part of the St Vincents Health Australia group one of the nations largest not-for-profit health and aged care providers. Operating across four campuses Fitzroy East Melbourne Kew and Werribee we are proud to deliver exceptional care with compassion to our patients and communities.
How to Apply
If youre ready to make an impact and lead a high-performing team click APPLY now and submit:
Your Cover Letter
Your Resume
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity inclusion and reconciliation. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
Need More Information
For a confidential discussion about this role please contact: Leanne Rowlands
General Manager / Director Clinical Services on or via email at
Important Requirements
Employment with SVPHM is subject to:
National Police Check and/or Working with Children Check
Compliance with SVHA Staff Health Screening Immunisation Policy (including flu and COVID-19 vaccinations)
Closing Date:
17 August 2025 11:59pmReconciliation Action Plan:
At St Vincents we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming safe equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information visit https:// or get in contact at
View Reconciliation Action Plan
Code of Conduct:
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
