Associate Nurse Unit Manager PACU and Anaesthetics

Permanent Full Time

About The Role:

Reporting to the Nurse Unit Manager and Director of Clinical Services you will work with and support nursing staff in achieving excellence in care delivery in line with best practice and legislative requirements. This position will take direct ownership of the day to day operations of these specialised areas within the perioperative space ensuring a culture of high-performance and patient centred care is consistently maintained.

The successful candidate will support the supervision leadership and motivation of staff to achieve outcomes with the ability to deliver on financial and human resource expectations. You will effectively help to manage roster processes allocate duties for nursing staff and provide a positive safe learning environment.

What youll bring:

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
• Demonstrated extensive clinical skills and experience as a Clinical Nurse or Nurse in Charge delivering high standards of clinical care utilising specialist knowledge
• Post graduate Clinical Nursing qualification (or currently working towards)
• Minimum of 1-2 years management or team leading experience.
• Significant experience in a hospital perioperative environment

Remuneration

A base hourly rate ranging from $55.92 - $57.76 plus superannuation based on experience level and qualifications exclusive of penalties or allowances. (VIC Nurses & Midwives ANUM L1 Gr 1-2)

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 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 opportunities e.g. airport lounge membership self-education expenses novated leasing and more.

To Apply

All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

For any enquiries relating to this opportunity please email:Paula Reynolds via

Advertised: 31 Mar 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 24 Apr 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time