Nurse Unit Manager – ICU | Perth
Nurse Unit Manager – ICU | Perth
Posted: 2026-01-19
Reference: 1641435
A unique opportunity has arisen to step up into a leadership role and lead a skilled team working across the 9-bed Intensive Care Unit at a private hospital in Perth. This is a permanent full-time position.
ABOUT THE ROLE
You will be leading a fast-paced department and collaborating with a wide, multidisciplinary team, dedicated to ensuring the patients receive holistic, individualised care.
This role will see you:
- Being accountable for the efficient and effective management of all human and material resources;
- Demonstrating significant advanced critical care experience;
- Overseeing the day-to-day running of the ward, skilled in ensuring hospital polices are adhered to, especially recognising and responding to clinical deterioration;
- Organising staff education, ensuring mandatory competencies are up to date;
- Being a positive mentor and providing clinical leadership and support to your team;
- Working with and supporting other managers within the wider hospital community in achieving excellence in patient outcomes;
- Assisting in shaping organisational strategy, improving procedural service provision and achieving departmental and Hospital strategic objectives.
REQUIREMENTS
- Current registration with AHPRA;
- Competent in supervising, leading, directing and motivating staff to achieve excellent outcomes;
- Minimum 5 years postgraduate experience in an acute care environment;
- Demonstrated extensive clinical skills and experience within the Intensive Care Unit;
- Effective management of rostering processes and allocation of duties of both clinical and non-clinical staff;
- Post-graduate studies in critical care.
BENEFITS
- Free access to LinkedIn Learning and education scholarships;
- Flexible Leave Program;
- Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster;
- Discounts off the hospital and extras private health insurance;
- Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts;
- Salary sacrifice opportunities, e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, and more.
ABOUT THE FACILITY
The hospital, located in Perth, is a busy modern 900-bed hospital offering a wide range of disciplines, including cardiology, gastroenterology, general medicine, general surgery, neurosurgery, oncology, orthopedics, palliative care, psychiatry, rehabilitation, and urology.
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.
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