Nurse Unit Manager – Operating Theatres | Bowral

An exciting leadership opportunity awaits an experienced Nurse Unit Manager to lead a collaborative multidisciplinary team, drive excellence in patient care and surgical outcomes, and ensure operational efficiency at a private hospital in regional NSW. This is a full-time position offering the chance to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic healthcare environment.

The Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) for the Operating Theatres provides strategic and operational leadership, overseeing the clinical governance, financial & resource management as well as the staffing requirements for our operating theatres. You will work closely with the clinical team to ensure efficient management of staff and resources, with the overall goal of ensuring excellence in care delivery in line with policies, procedures & best practice. Reporting to the Director of Clinical Services, you will be leading a passionate team of nurses and clinical support staff.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Being accountable for the clinical, operational, and professional leadership of the Operating Theatres;
• Ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care and optimal clinical outcomes;
• Planning, implementing & evaluating practices, processes and services in line with standards, legislative requirements & best practice.

REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant qualifications and Registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse;
• Minimum five 5 years' postgraduate experience in the perioperative setting;
• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing teams with a proven ability to drive operational efficiency and foster a culture of excellence;
• Background in Anaesthetic or Instrument nursing;
• Clinical Leadership and Management postgraduate specialty qualifications will be highly regarded;
• Experience managing clinical staff recruitment, rostering, and performance management;
• Exceptional communication skills with an ability to engage, influence and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including clinical teams, management and patients, ensuring clear understanding and alignment of objectives.

BENEFITS

• Recognition programs and employee referral bonuses;
• Free access to LinkedIn Learning for ongoing professional development;
• Exclusive discounts at 100+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers, and more;
• Reduced hospital cover costs with higher extras limits on services such as general and major dental, plus pharmacy and allied health discounts;
• Flexible rostering options, flexible leave arrangements, and 24/7 access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support;
• Opportunities to increase take-home pay through salary packaging and novated leasing, along with discounts on leisure travel, gyms, and lifestyle services.

REMUNERATION

An hourly rate ranging from $70.89 - $76.26 

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