Nurse Unit Manager – Surgical Ward & High Dependency Unit | Brisbane

There is a new opportunity for a highly motivated and supportive Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) with experience in Surgical nursing and High Dependency Care to lead the Surgical Ward and support the development of a future High Dependency Unit (HDU) at a private hospital in Brisbane. This is a permanent full-time position (76 hours per fortnight). 

• Leading clinical and operational management of the Surgical Ward and HDU preparation;
• Delivering safe, high-quality, evidence-based nursing care;
• Managing workforce, financial and resource allocation effectively;
• Ensuring accreditation readiness and driving continuous quality improvement;
• Maintaining compliance with NSQHS Standards and Work Health & Safety requirements;
• Collaborating with Visiting Medical Officers (VMOs);
• Supporting staff development through coaching, mentoring and performance management;
• Promoting a positive, engaged and safety-focused team culture;
• Supporting effective patient flow and operational efficiency.

REQUIREMENTS

• Current registration with AHPRA;
• Minimum four years' experience at NUM level or equivalent;
• Experience in an acute hospital setting, preferably Surgical and/or HDU;
• Current Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification;
• Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification;
• Demonstrated cannulation competency;
• Strong knowledge of the NSQHS Standards;
• Demonstrated workforce and human resource management experience;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• High-level computer literacy;
• Strong organisational, problem-solving, and time management skills.

BENEFITS 

• Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across the network;
• Senior leadership role within a growing organisation;
• Opportunity to influence future service development;
• Supportive executive and clinical leadership team;
• Discounted health insurance;
• Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth. 

ABOUT THE FACILITY 

The hospital, located in Brisbane, is a 70-bed acute and rehabilitation hospital with 3 operating theatres. Specialties include orthopaedics, general surgery, urology, gynaecology, gastroenterology, ophthalmology, internal medicine and the delivery of leading rehabilitation services and programs on the Brisbane northside.

APPLICATION PROCESS
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