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Job no: 576987
Work type: Full time
Location: Nowra Private Hospital
Categories: Nursing - Registered

Nurse Unit Manager

Nowra Private Hospital, Nowra

Full Time Opportunity

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Nurse to take on a key leadership position in the role of a Nurse Unit Manager. You will join a dynamic team on our South Wing Ward which is a 42 bedded unit that services a combination of Surgical, Medical, and Rehabilitation patients. This is a great opportunity for the right motivated candidate wanting to progress in their career and achieve goals.

This role will see you:

• Be accountable for the efficient and effective management of all human and material resources
• Be engaged with recruiting a new team
• Be a positive mentor and provide clinical leadership and support to your team
• Work with and support other managers in the wider hospital community in achieving excellence in patient outcomes
• Assist in shaping organisational strategy, improve procedural service provision and achieve departmental and Hospital strategic objectives.

Skills and Experience

To excel in this role, you must have the ability to inspire, motivate, and mentor your team. As a leader, you will be driven by a passion for helping your team members succeed and develop, while also demonstrating a strong commitment to providing exceptional client care and service. You will bring a keen eye for strategic management of clinical staff, financial and material resources and an understanding of patient flow. Key to this role will be the capacity to lead and inspire a team of clinical professionals and act as a passionate mentor while effectively managing the resources and needs of the unit and business while ensuring a high standard of customer service.

You will also demonstrate:

• Current registration with AHPRA
• Minimum 3 years’ recent experience in medical or surgical nursing
• A strong clinical leadership skill set
• Previous experience or exposure to managing clinical staff recruitment, rostering, and performance management
• Strong leadership skills and confidence with delegating duties
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Post graduate studies in an appropriate specialty area desirable

What’s in it for you?

Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships, and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.

Discounts: Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at over 100+ major retailers. Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.

Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching, and support 24/7.

Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing, and more.

The Hospital

Nowra Private Hospital has been providing quality health care services to the Shoalhaven region and south coast of New South Wales since being commissioned in 1980. Our 62-bed facility provides acute surgical and medical services, rehabilitation, and day surgery services. We are located 130km south of Sydney and 10km from the beaches for which the south coast is renowned. Staff are also able to access free onsite parking.

The Shoalhaven is a fantastic lifestyle opportunity, which will see you living and working in a beautiful region of the South Coast of NSW. The Shoalhaven is bordered by the mountains, coastal plains and 100 magnificent beaches. It is surrounded by 50 towns and villages that are rich in history and have many cultural experiences to enjoy. With many amazing options such as great beaches, amazing bushwalks, local culture, and many annual food, wine and arts festivals and events, the area offers diverse appeal.

The Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with over 70 Australian sites employing over 34,000 people. We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of ‘People Caring for People’ since 1964.

Requirements

• Must provide a National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months
• According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.

To Apply

All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

For enquiries, please contact Anne Ratcliffe via, ratcliffea@ramsayhealth.com.au.

Applications Close: 28th March 2025