Nurse Unit Manager - Surgical
Nurse Unit Manager - Surgical
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Job Description
- Permanent Full time role
- Free parking
- Leadership position
The Opportunity
Peninsula Private Hospital is seeking an experienced and dedicated Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) to lead and oversee the Surgical Ward. This position offers the opportunity to provide leadership and direction while ensuring the efficient delivery of evidence-based nursing care in alignment with the hospitals strategic operational and business goals.
This is a Full-time position of 76 hours per fortnight.
About You:
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in nursing leadership with a strong commitment to evidence-based care and continuous improvement. You will have the ability to manage resources effectively lead a dynamic team and contribute to the overall success of the hospital. A passion for patient care a commitment to professional development and a proactive approach to operational leadership will ensure your success in this role.
If you are looking to take the next step in your career and make a significant impact in a dynamic healthcare setting we invite you to submit an Expression of Interest for the role.
As the Nurse Unit Manager your responsibilities will include:
- Provide operational leadership and management of the Medical and Rehabilitation Ward.
- Ensure the delivery of high-quality patient-centred care while managing human financial and material resources.
- Actively participate in quality improvement and accreditation processes adhering to National Safety & Quality Healthcare Standards (NSQHS) and Workplace Health and Safety protocols.
- Support and mentor less experienced nursing staff promoting continuous learning and development.
- Ensure a safe and effective work environment through active management of Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) concerns
Selection Criteria:
- Current Registration with AHPRA
- Minimum 3 years previous experience at NUM level or equivalent
- Experience in the Acute setting
- Compliance with ACQSHC National standards
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- A strong commitment to developing in a management role
- A commitment to a high standard of clinical and customer focused care
- High degree of computer literacy including MS office and various data bases
- Ability to work cohesively within a team environment
- Proven time management and prioritisation skills
- Demonstrate a sound knowledge base in labour management
- Demonstrated HR management experience
- Ability to problem solve
- Strong understanding of patient flow
About Us
With 60 inpatients Surgical Medical and Rehabilitation beds a rehabilitation gym and 3 operating theatres located on the idyllic Redcliffe Peninsula our facility averages 760 admissions per month. Specialties include orthopaedics general surgery urology gynaecology gastroenterology ophthalmology and internal medicine and the delivery of leading rehabilitation services and programs on the Brisbane Northside.
Come and be the difference in our patients lives.
Applications Close: 17 September 2025
To Apply Please click on the Apply button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions please reach out to
More InformationOur commitment to quality and safety for our patients staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
