Nurse Unit Manager – Medical Ward | Wollongong
Nurse Unit Manager – Medical Ward | Wollongong
Posted: 2026-02-20
Reference: 1648547
An exciting leadership position awaits a highly motivated and experienced clinician to join the management team at a private hospital in Wollongong. This is a permanent full-time role.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As the Nurse Unit Manager, you will be taking on a key leadership role within our 20-bed Medical Ward, working closely with the clinical team to ensure the efficient management of staff and resources with the overall goal of ensuring excellence in care delivery in line with policies and procedures and best practice. Reporting into the Director of Clinical Services, you will be mentoring and leading a passionate team of nurses and clinical support staff, so this role will suit an individual driven to help others succeed.
REQUIREMENTS
- Current registration with AHPRA;
- Minimum of five (5) years' post-graduate nursing experience;
- Proven knowledge as a senior nurse or manager;
- Management or relevant post-graduate specialty qualifications will be highly regarded;
- Experience or exposure to managing clinical staff recruitment, rostering and performance management;
- Ability to effectively plan and manage financial, human and capital resources.
BENEFITS
- Free access to LinkedIn Learning;
- Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts;
- Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster;
- Free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching, and support 24/7;
- Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities , e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, and novated leasing.
ABOUT THE FACILITY
The hospital, located in Wollongong, is a 171-bed private acute facility that provides all primary services, including an intensive care unit, 10 operating theatres, cardiac and vascular Labs, and an Endoscopy suite. Surgical specialities include Cardiothoracic, Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery, interventional cardiology, Ophthalmology, ENT, Bariatric, Head and Neck, Gynaecological, Urology, Colorectal, upper GI, General, Vascular, and Plastics. The Maternity Unit is made up of 4 birth rooms, 25 postnatal beds, and 7 SCN bays.
APPLICATION PROCESS
If this aligns with what you're looking for, click "APPLY" to send in your application - attaching your most up-to-date CV. It is that easy! Alternatively, you can send your CV directly to info@ihrgroup.com.au.
And if this particular role isn't quite right, be sure to explore the array of other openings on our website at www.ihrgroup.com.au.
If this aligns with what you're looking for, click "APPLY" to send in your application - attaching your most up-to-date CV. It is that easy! Alternatively, you can send your CV directly to info@ihrgroup.com.au.
And if this particular role isn't quite right, be sure to explore the array of other openings on our website at www.ihrgroup.com.au.
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