Nurse Unit Manager
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Job Summary
Nurse Unit Manager
Job No: JR109688
Westmead Private Hospital
Permanent
Nursing - Registered
- Permanent full position
- We care about YOU!Access counselling wellbeing services legal & financial assistance
- Join Australias largest private health care provider.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a dynamic experienced and dedicated Nurse Unit Manager to provide exceptional clinical and operational leadership to our Special Care Nursery. This pivotal role requires a seasoned professional ready to drive continuous improvement and foster a culture of excellence in woman-centred care. Reporting to the Director of Clinical Services you will perform duties to ensure a high level of quality patient care is delivered in line with the care values and strategic direction of the Hospital and Ramsay Health Care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Clinical Leadership: Lead a skilled team of midwives while ensuring the delivery of exceptional care to women and newborns across all shifts including weekends and public holidays.
- Education & Training: Provide ongoing education training and mentorship to midwifery staff fostering professional development and continuous learning.
- Quality Improvement: Drive clinical governance ensuring safe evidence-based care is delivered in line with best practices and regulatory standards.
- Collaboration: Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and provide a supportive work environment for staff.
Skills and Experience
To succeed in this role you will be a leader with a passion for seeing your team members succeed and grow with a focus on education training and skill-based learning. You hold exceptional communication skills and have the ability to inspire motivate and mentor your team.
You will also demonstrate the following:
- Relevant registration with AHPRA as Registered Nurse or Midwife
- Experience in a management or senior leadership position
- Demonstrated experience in Special Care Nursery/NICU
- Proven ability to effectively plan and manage financial human and material resources
- Ability to plan develop implement and evaluate continuous improvement program
- Ability to apply research findings to clinical practice
- Passion for education and mentoring staff with a demonstrated ability to provide hands-on training.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with patients families and the healthcare team.
- Ability to lead by example instilling a culture of care professionalism and innovation.
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.
*Please note casual 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 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.
Requirements
- Provide or complete a National Police Check (conducted within the last 12 months)
- According to the role Ramsay may require aWorking-With-Childrencheck andproof of immunisationagainst infectious diseases.
To Apply
All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.
For enquiries please contact Judith Plaatjes via .
Applications Close: 6thMarch 2026
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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- Computer Skills
- Data Collection
- Management Experience
- Conflict Management
- Dementia Care
- Medical Terminology
- Nursing
- Operations Management
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
