Lead with purpose. Deliver excellence. Shape the future for our client, a renowned hospital.

The Organisation

Step into a pivotal leadership role with a progressive and renowned healthcare organisation committed to delivering world class patient care. This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a Theatre Manager or Nurse Leader ready to take the next step into a NUM position within Cardiac or as a Scrub Scout within the Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne.

Overseeing a premium and highly regarded hospital facility, you'll be supported by an experienced executive team and empowered to lead a highly skilled clinical workforce. This is a long-term leadership opportunity where you'll play a key role in shaping the growth strategy and continuing to raise the bar in surgical excellence.

The Role

As the Assistant Nurse Unit Manager or NUM, you will provide hands-on clinical leadership, and operational management of the surgical unit. Your expertise in perioperative care, cardiac, or as a scrub scout along with a proactive approach to clinical governance, quality improvement, and staff mentoring, will ensure best practice standards are maintained across every aspect of the patient journey.

This is an opportunity to make a genuine impact-building on an already outstanding service and driving continuous improvement across all areas of care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strong, visible leadership and mentorship to a multidisciplinary team
• Oversee the operations
• Ensure compliance with National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards
• Drive clinical governance, risk management, and quality improvement initiatives
• Monitor and manage budgets, resources, and performance outcomes
• Foster a positive, high-performing culture with a focus on safety and excellence

About You

• Experienced ANUM or NUM or Theatre Manager with a solid background in either cardiac, as a scrub scout, perioperative or hospital management setting
• Demonstrated capability in team leadership, staff development, and operational management
• Strong working knowledge of NSQHS Standards, accreditation processes, and clinical governance frameworks
• Proficient in budget management and P&L oversight
• Cardiac or Scrub Scout experience highly advantageous
• Passionate about delivering high-quality care and achieving outstanding patient outcomes
• A collaborative leader with excellent communication and problem-solving skills

What's On Offer

• A senior leadership role in a stable, supportive, and growth focused organisation
• Attractive salary package tailored to experience
• Genuine career progression
• Enjoy work life balance
• Free on site parking
• Eastern Suburbs community location, based in Knox, bustling and vibrant
• A chance to impact a renowned and highly reputable company and hospital site.

Ready to step into the spotlight?

If you're a passionate leader with a vision for excellence and a commitment to quality, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply online, please click on the apply button.

Alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Tessa Vockler at [email protected] quoting the reference number above.

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