Nurse Unit Manager - Anaesthetics/PACU
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Nurse Unit Manager - Anaesthetics/PACU
Job No: JR106031
St Andrews Ipswich Private Hospital
Permanent
Nursing - Registered
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Nurse Unit Manager to lead our Anaesthetics and PACU team. In this pivotal leadership role you will be responsible for maintaining clinical standards driving staff performance managing resources and achieving positive patient outcomes within the perioperative environment.
As Nurse Unit Manager you will work closely with the Assistant Director of Clinical Services and collaborate with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure safe efficient and high-quality surgical care. You will act as a clinical and professional resource guiding decision-making mentoring staff and fostering a culture of service excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide clinical and operational leadership to the Anaesthetics and PACU teams
- Oversee daily operations including staffing rostering and resource allocation.
- Ensure effective clinical governance and champion continuous improvement initiatives.
- Contribute to staff education through orientation graduate support and in-service training.
- Partner with perioperative and hospital leadership to achieve strategic and operational goals.
About You
You are an experienced perioperative nurse with strong clinical expertise and a passion for leadership. You may already hold management experience or be ready to step into a senior leadership role and make your mark in a supportive and forward-thinking team.
Essential Criteria:
- Current registration with AHPRA.
- Minimum 5 years postgraduate experience in an acute care environment.
- Demonstrated expertise in Anaesthetics and/or PACU nursing.
- Proven ability to supervise lead and motivate staff.
Desirable:
- Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant specialty or leadership/management.
- Previous leadership experience within a perioperative environment.
- Membership of a relevant professional organisation.
Whats 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 -youll 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 opportunitiese.g. airport lounge membership self-education expenses novated leasing and more.
About Us
St Andrews Ipswich Private Hospital is a fully accredited advanced surgical medical and obstetric hospital situated 5 mins from the Ipswich CBD. St Andrews is an acute care hospital committed to providing the highest standard of specialised services skilled personnel and sophisticated technologies.
The Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with 72 Australian sites employing over 34000 people. We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of People Caring for People since 1964.
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).
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.
If you have any questions about this opportunity please reach out to Kirsty Balfour
Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct available at
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- Nurse Management
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- Management Experience
- Conflict Management
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- Medical Terminology
- Nursing
- Operations Management
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
