Nurse Unit Manager Day Surgery
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Job Summary
Job Description:
Role Title: Nurse Unit Manager
Role Type: Permanent Full-time
Department and Location: Day Surgery Unit The Mater Hospital North Sydney
Salary: 70.25 76.58 AUD base per hour.
Better and fairer care. Always.
We are St Vincents Health Australia Australias largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services.
Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857 our 30000 healthcare superheroes operatepublic and private hospitals residential aged care community and virtual care and outreach programs.
About The Role:
To ensure all patient care delivered is done so within the scope of practice of the relative practitioner.
To plan and manage the delivery of patient care and ensure it is done in accordance with policies and procedures of MHS and St Vincents Health Australia (SVHA).
In conjunction with the Assistant Director of Clinical Services the position holder will lead operational financial and a strategic oversight of the Duncan Family Day Surgery Centre and Endoscopy Unit.
Delivery of excellence in patient and family centered care
Responsible for the financial management and human resources within the department
Responsible for risk management and Workplace Health and Safety within the department
About You:
Current AHPRA registration.
Bachelors in Nursing.
Minimum 5 years experience within the Perioperative / Endoscopy setting.
Tertiary qualification on Clinical Nursing or Management or working towards.
Ability to create a transformational leadership environment.
Demonstrated strong communication interpersonal and conflict management skills.
An ability to understand and navigate complex stakeholder environments engage and influence stakeholders effectively and build consensus where required.
Experience in management of change risk management and quality improvement processes.
Desirable:
- Post graduate qualifications or working towards.
- GENCA/GENSA qualifications.
Why Work at St Vincents
Join us on our mission to provide care to all including the most at-risk people in our community
Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport
Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank
Access to a government salary sacrifice program. Make a proportion of your salary tax-free
Committed to financial support for educational development scholarship programs paid study leave
About The Mater:
In this role you will be based at the Mater hospital North Sydney.
One of Sydneys premier private hospitals.
Close by to train stations at North Sydney St Leonards and Crows Nest and buses on Pacific Highway.
The only Australian hospital that is a member of the International Society of Orthopaedic Centres.
Core specialties include Obstetrics Orthopaedics including hip and knee joint replacements bone and sports injuries cardiology cancer care and surgery lung and vascular medicine ear nose and throat surgery urology endocrine surgery and neurosurgery.
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.
Pre-Employment Checks:
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks including relevant immunisations.
Equal Opportunity:
We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.
As part of our commitment to reconciliation we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body mind spirit and community.
How To Apply:
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest skills and experience align with the role.
The closing date for applications is 18th Mar 2026
Respectfully this role is not open to recruitment agencies.
Closing Date:
18 March 2026 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
Key Skills
- Nurse Management
- Acute Care
- Computer Skills
- Data Collection
- Management Experience
- Conflict Management
- Dementia Care
- Medical Terminology
- Nursing
- Operations Management
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
