Department and Location: Day Surgery Unit, The Mater Hospital, North Sydney
Salary: 70.25 – 76.58 AUD base per hour.
Job Description:
Role Title: Nurse Unit Manager
Role Type: Permanent, Full-time
Department and Location: Day Surgery Unit, The Mater Hospital, North Sydney
Salary: 70.25 – 76.58 AUD base per hour.
Better and fairer care. Always.
We are St Vincent's Health Australia, Australia's largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services.
Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs.
About The Role
* To ensure all patient care delivered is done so within the scope of practice of the relative practitioner.
* To plan and manage the delivery of patient care and ensure it is done in accordance with policies and procedures of MHS and St Vincent's Health Australia (SVHA).
* In conjunction with the Assistant Director of Clinical Services, the position holder will lead operational, financial and a strategic oversight of the Duncan Family Day Surgery Centre and Endoscopy Unit.
* Delivery of excellence in patient and family centered care
* Responsible for the financial management and human resources within the department
* Responsible for risk management and Workplace Health and Safety within the department
About You
* Current AHPRA registration.
* Bachelors in Nursing.
* Minimum 5 years' experience within the Perioperative / Endoscopy setting.
* Tertiary qualification on Clinical Nursing or Management or working towards.
* Ability to create a transformational leadership environment.
* Demonstrated strong communication, interpersonal and conflict management skills.
* An ability to understand and navigate complex stakeholder environments, engage and influence stakeholders effectively and build consensus where required.
* Experience in management of change, risk management and quality improvement processes.
Desirable
* Post graduate qualifications or working towards.
* GENCA/GENSA qualifications.
Why Work at St Vincent's?
* Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community
* Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport
* Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank
* Access to a government salary sacrifice program. Make a proportion of your salary tax-free
* Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave
About The Mater
In this role you will be based at the Mater hospital, North Sydney.
* One of Sydney's premier private hospitals.
* Close by to train stations at North Sydney, St Leonards, and Crows Nest, and buses on Pacific Highway.
* The only Australian hospital that is a member of the International Society of Orthopaedic Centres.
* Core specialties include Obstetrics, Orthopaedics including hip and knee joint replacements, bone and sports injuries, cardiology, cancer care and surgery, lung and vascular medicine, ear, nose and throat surgery, urology, endocrine surgery, and neurosurgery.
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.
Pre-Employment Checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.
Equal Opportunity
We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.
As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.
How To Apply
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with the role.
The closing date for applications is 18th Mar 2026
Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.
Closing Date: 18 March 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
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