Nurse Unit Manager

About the role

We're currently seeking a Nurse Unit Manger to join our fast-paced perioperative team at St Vincent's Private Hospital Northside. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate Nurse Unit Manager with a background in a Perioperative environment to lead this high performing team providing your strong and operational leadership expertise. We're looking for a leader that drives patient centred care whilst providing a supportive and encouraging environment for your all your staff. Reporting to our Assistant Director of Procedural Services you'll work collaboratively with our Perioperative leadership team to ensure the delivery of clinical standards and quality patient outcomes within this dynamic and supportive Theatre environment. At Northside, our aim is to offer the best possible care, from pre-admission to discharge. We have over 1,000 dedicated and skilled staff who treat nearly 35,000 people a year and deliver safe and high-quality care to all our patients. Our hospital has 227 beds, 9 operating theatres, 2 cardiac catheter laboratories, a 17-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Day Oncology Unit, Breast Health Centre, Endoscopy Unit, Cardiac Rehabilitation Unit and a 24-hour, private emergency centre provided by Brisbane Northside Emergency. Our specialties include breast health, cancer care, cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery and orthopaedics. Things that work for you: Retail and Travel Discounts ; Blue light card a discounted service for frontline workers (available for over 350 brands inc. Big W, The Good Guys, Samsung), JB Hi-Fi corporate benefits, airport lounge membership discounts Financial Wellbeing : Salary packaging options up to $15,990, novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum, competitive hourly rates and paid approved overtime Health and Wellbeing : Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families, fitness passport, free uniforms & annual flu vaccination, ability to purchase annual leave, discounted hospital admissions at any St Vincent's Private Hospital, discounted private health insurance through Bupa or Medibank Join Australia's largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services Things that work for us: Registered with AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) as a Registered Nurse Post-graduate qualifications in leadership - desired Post-graduate qualifications in perioperative nursing - desired Clinical expertise in the theatre speciality scrub/scout with at least 5 year's in an acute tertiary hospital - essential Demonstrated leadership in managing high performance teams Exceptional organisational and coordination skills Demonstrated participation in education activities- Demonstrated success in achievement of organisational targets in resource management, work hours, budgeting, bed management/utilisation, absenteeism/workforce planning, safety and management of labour costs Experience in providing advanced clinical care consistent with the mission and philosophy of the facility Our Mission and Values: As both a provider of care and as an employer, St Vincent's aspires to create an environment that is truly inclusive for all people, always. St Vincent's is constantly striving for inclusivity and to create and cherish a diverse place of care and work. Part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit Mission and Values - Reconciliation Respectfully, no agencies please. Apply NOW to take your next step in your leadership career! Pre-Employment Checks: Employment is subject to the successful completion of all pre-employment checks. St Vincent's has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settings and evidence will be required for proof of immunity. Closing Date: 28 June 2026 11:59pm Reconciliation Action Plan: At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https ://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au View Reconciliation Action Plan Code of Conduct: View Code of Conduct