Overview
Nurse Unit Manager Operating Theatres role at Ramsay Health Care. Lead a team across 6 operating theatres and the Post Anaesthetic Care Unit to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality surgical care. Report to the Assistant Director of Clinical Services - Perioperative Services.
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee the operating theatres and PACU, supported by Assistant Nurse Unit Managers, Registered and Enrolled Nurses, Theatre Technicians, and Administrative staff.
- Implement quality systems in accordance with National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards; drive continuous improvement and identify clinical risks to ensure patient-centered care.
- Drive process efficiencies by managing labour costs and optimising resource allocation while aligning with departmental and hospital strategic objectives.
- Foster professional development and education within the team and enhance relationships with visiting medical officers (VMOs).
Qualifications
- Current AHPRA registration and a Bachelor of Nursing
- Minimum 5 years’ postgraduate experience in a perioperative environment
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to engage, motivate, and support teams
- Experience managing budgets, including labour costs
Highly regarded
- Postgraduate qualifications in perioperative nursing, management, or leadership
- Previous experience in a senior leadership or management role within a hospital setting
Remuneration
Base hourly rate ranging from $66.09 + superannuation, based on experience level and qualifications, exclusive of penalties or allowances.
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.
- Discounts: Ramsay Rewards; hospital, allied health and pharmacy discounts.
- Health and Wellbeing: Adaptable work opportunities, roster input, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering confidential counselling and support 24/7.
- Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel, salary sacrifice opportunities (e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing).
Requirements
- Must provide a National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months
- Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases as appropriate for the role
To Apply
All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered. For enquiries, please contact Hayley Culliver at
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📌 Nurse Unit Manager Operating Theatres
🏢 Ramsay Health Care
📍 Melbourne