Nurse Unit Manager – Emergency Department | Melbourne North West

Are you an experienced Emergency Nurse ready to lead a dynamic ED team?

We're recruiting a Nurse Unit Manager for the Emergency Department at a busy private hospital in Melbourne's north west, offering exceptional leadership opportunities and a supportive team environment.

As Nurse Unit Manager for the Emergency Department, you'll provide strategic leadership and clinical direction to ensure the delivery of excellent patient and family-centred care. This pivotal role combines hands-on clinical expertise with operational management, leading a dedicated team within a 12-cubicle Emergency Department.

• Provide leadership and strategic direction to the Emergency Department team
• Deliver clinical operational direction to ensure efficient and effective department management
• Coordinate evidence-based nursing care delivery across the ED
• Ensure excellent patient and family-centred care in a team-focused environment
• Provide guidance, mentoring, and support to nursing staff
• Manage the effective daily operation of human, financial, and material resources
• Undertake direct patient care as required
• Ensure compliance with ACSQHC National Safety & Quality Healthcare Standards
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and best practice implementation
• Demonstrate sound knowledge in labour management and workforce planning

Essential Requirements

• Current AHPRA Registered Nurse registration
• Valid Working with Children check
• Previous experience at Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) level or equivalent
• Postgraduate qualification in critical care
• Demonstrated experience in a critical care or emergency setting
• Strong commitment to developing management capabilities
• Demonstrated HR management experience
• Sound knowledge base in labour management and rostering
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Commitment to high standards of clinical and customer-focused care
• High-level computer literacy including MS Office and various databases
• Proven ability to work cohesively within a team environment

Desirable Qualifications

• Management degree or currently working towards completion

Benefits of This Position

• Lead a dynamic Emergency Department team
• Supportive management structure committed to staff development
• Free on-site staff car parking
• Close to public transport for easy commuting
• Continuous professional development opportunities
• Discounted health insurance options
• Education and support provided to encourage career growth
• Flexibility to work across multiple hospitals within the network
• Make a genuine difference in patients' lives during critical moments

About the Hospital

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established private hospital located in Melbourne's north west. With 186 registered beds, this busy acute care facility provides comprehensive emergency and acute care services to its community.

• 12-cubicle Emergency Department operating 24/7
• 4 operating theatres
• 12-bed Critical Care Complex
• Busy Day Procedure Unit
• Comprehensive inpatient services

Clinical Specialties:

• Emergency Medicine
• Orthopaedics
• General Surgery
• General Medicine
• Oncology
• Cardiology
• Urology
• Plastic Surgery
• ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat)
• Gynaecology

The Emergency Department provides a diverse range of acute presentations, offering NUM-level nurses the opportunity to lead a skilled team in delivering high-quality emergency care. The co-location with critical care facilities and operating theatres ensures seamless patient pathways and excellent clinical outcomes.

The hospital's supportive team environment and commitment to quality patient care make this an ideal setting for experienced emergency nurses looking to advance their leadership careers. Located in Melbourne's north west with convenient public transport access and free on-site parking, the facility offers both professional opportunity and practical convenience.

IHR Group is a specialist healthcare recruitment agency dedicated to connecting experienced nurses with permanent positions across Australia. With 12 years of experience in nursing recruitment, we offer a personalised, friendly approach that sets us apart from larger agencies.

• Completely Free – Our service is entirely free for nursing candidates
• Fast Response Times – As a boutique agency, we respond quickly with simple, streamlined procedures
• Personal Support – You'll work directly with our experienced recruitment team who understand your career goals
• Expert Guidance – We'll support you through every stage of the application and interview process
• Ongoing Communication – We maintain regular contact and keep you informed throughout your recruitment journey

How We Help:

• Professional CV formatting and presentation to highlight your NUM and emergency experience
• Direct access to exclusive nursing leadership opportunities across Melbourne and Australia
• Salary negotiation support to ensure competitive remuneration
• Interview preparation and guidance tailored to NUM-level positions
• Assistance with reference checks and credentialing requirements
• Support with Working with Children checks and compliance documentation
• Dedicated support from application through to placement

Our team specialises in placing Registered Nurses in permanent roles across private hospitals throughout Australia, with particular expertise in NUM positions, Emergency Departments, critical care units, and specialist nursing leadership roles across Melbourne's hospital network.

Contact IHR Group today to discuss this Nurse Unit Manager – Emergency Department opportunity in Melbourne's north west.

Phone: +61 (0)2 9231 8481

Email: info@ihrgroup.com.au

Website: www.ihrgroup.com.au

We look forward to helping you take the next step in your nursing leadership career.