Nurse Unit Manager
* Permanent full time with great award benefits
* Box Hill Hospital Operating Suite - Close to cafes, shops & public transport
* Great leadership & management opportunity working with a friendly supportive team
Eastern Health
Eastern Health is one of Melbourne's largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.
Our Employee Value Proposition is "Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts".
This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.
About the role
Box Hill Hospital is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Perioperative (Instrument/Circulating) Nurse Manager to join our Operating Suite.
Our Operating Suite is home to an excellent team of highly skilled, dynamic, supportive and friendly staff. Comprised of 11 Operating and Anaesthetic rooms we are busy unit that services a broad range of patients within the Eastern community. We provide a 24-hour 7 day a week service. Box Hill hospital is located close to public transport including trams, trains and buses.
Current surgical specialties include:
General, Colorectal, Upper GI, Bariatrics, Gynaecology, Obstetrics, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, Urology, Vascular, Thoracics, Renal, ENT, Plastics, Breast & Endocrine
As the Nurse Manager you will be accountable and responsible for the effective daily management of the Operating Suite, reporting to the Perioperative Services Manager.
* Lead and support the nursing team
* Maintain a positive, collaborative workplace culture
* Coordinate staffing, workflow and daily operations
* Make sound clinical and operational decisions
* Contribute to administrative and compliance requirements
About you
To be successful in this role, you will require
* Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration
* A minimum 3 years' management experience within Perioperative Services
* Proven leadership and communication skills in a complex clinical environment
* Ability to coordinate theatre operations and staff allocations in a fast-paced setting
* Skilled in clinical reasoning, prioritisation, and multidisciplinary collaboration
* Postgraduate qualification in perioperative nursing or leadership
* A strong commitment to high quality care
Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.
What we offer
Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here
* Mentor and Shadowing program
* Access to discovery days across our 50 sites
* Study and professional development leave
* Friendly & supportive teams
* Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
* Fitness Passport for work-life balance
* Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones
* Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements
* Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
* Access to Private Health Insurance offers
* Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training
* Cafes at all of our Hospitals
Next Steps
Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.
We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.
If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.
Good to know:
* We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
* We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
* As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
* Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
* Advertising may end before the closing date.
* We do not accept recruitment agency application
If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.
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Contact Person: Nicole O'Brien
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Job Posting End Date: 12/02/2026
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