• Permanent full-time position
• We care about YOU! Access counselling, wellbeing services, legal & financial assistance
• Enjoy benefits such as paid parental leave, study leave and the option to purchase additional annual leave.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) to lead our dedicated team across 6 operating theatres and the Post Anaesthetic Care Unit. In this pivotal position, you will oversee the management of our operating theatres, ensuring the delivery of safe, efficient, and high-quality surgical care. You will report to the Assistant Director of Clinical Services - Perioperative Services.

The NUM will play a critical role in creating a cohesive and collaborative environment supported by Assistant Nurse Unit Managers, Registered and Enrolled Nurses, Theatre Technicians, and Administrative staff. Your responsibilities will include implementing quality systems in accordance with National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards, maintaining a commitment to continuous improvement, and identifying clinical risks to ensure patient-centered care.

Additionally, you will drive process efficiencies by managing labor costs and optimising resource allocation while adhering to departmental and hospital strategic objectives. Your ability to foster professional development and education within your team will be essential to achieving high-quality outcomes and enhancing relationships with visiting medical officers (VMOs).

About You

Success in this role requires a passion for delivering exceptional patient care and superior customer service aligned with Ramsay's core values. Your advanced communication skills will enable you to effectively manage the fast-paced nature of the environment while demonstrating strong leadership qualities.

You will also bring;

Current AHPRA registration and a Bachelor of Nursing

Minimum 5 years’ postgraduate experience in a perioperative environment

Proven leadership skills with the ability to engage, motivate, and support teams effectively

Experience managing budgets, including labor costs.

Highly regarded:

• Postgraduate qualifications in perioperative nursing, management, or leadership.
• Previous experience in a senior leadership or management role within a hospital setting

Remuneration:

On offer is base hourly rate ranging from $66.09 + superannuation based on experience level and qualifications, exclusive of penalties or allowances.

What’s 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 - you’ll 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.

The Hospitals

Since 1969, Beleura Private Hospital, Mornington, has maintained a strong commitment to continuous improvement and innovation, in response to the local medical, surgical and mental healthcare needs of the Mornington Peninsula community.

The Hospitals are owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with over 70 Australian sites employing over 34,000 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

• 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.

For enquiries, please contact Hayley Culliver [email protected]

Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com