Permanent Full-time | 76 hours per fortnight
Salary range : Nurse Manager (permanent rate): $68.88 – $74.78/hour (depending on experience and qualifications), plus superannuation and benefits
Lead Excellence in Orthopaedic Care at an accredited Orthopaedic Centre of Excellence
St Andrew's Toowoomba Hospital is proud to be an accredited Orthopaedic Centre of Excellence, delivering high-quality surgical and post‑operative care in a supportive, patient‑centred environment. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) to lead our dynamic Orthopaedic ward team and continue to elevate the standard of care we provide to our community.
What Makes a Difference for You?
* Access to salary packaging of up to $15,900 p.a. plus $2,650 for meals and entertainment
* Free on‑site gym, wellness program, parking, and uniforms
* Partnership with Fitness Passport - providing access to reduced membership fees with external gym providers across Toowoomba and nation wide
* Waiver of up to $500 excess per annum if admitted to SATH
* Exclusive workplace banking offers through Commonwealth Bank including waiver of Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI)
* Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities
* A values‑driven, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture
Make a Difference Every Day
As NUM of our busy Orthopaedic ward, you will play a pivotal leadership role within a collaborative multidisciplinary team. You'll be responsible for driving clinical excellence, fostering a culture of safety and accountability, and supporting your team to grow and thrive.
What makes a difference for us?
We are looking for an empathetic and dedicated leader who brings:
* Clinical Leadership: Ensure consistently high standards of orthopaedic nursing care with a strong focus on quality, safety, and patient satisfaction.
* Team Development: Lead by example to build capability, resilience, and engagement across your team – aligned with our goals of leadership excellence and an engaged workforce.
* Operational Oversight: Manage day‑to‑day clinical operations, including patient flow, staff rosters, and resources, in a fast‑paced surgical environment.
* Innovation & Improvement: Champion continuous improvement initiatives in care delivery and staff wellbeing in line with SATH's vision for future‑ready healthcare.
* Collaboration: Work closely with our leading orthopaedic surgeons and allied health teams to deliver coordinated, evidence‑based care.
Qualifications
AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
Commitment to Our Values
A passion for making a difference in a private, patient‑focused setting, embodying Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, Trust and Compassion, in everything you do.
Join Our Hospital with Heart
We're a hospital built by the community, for the community, and serving the community. We believe our purpose is to make a difference in people's lives, delivering compassionate care that's grounded in our values. Every day, we embrace our HEART values and create an environment where everyone can thrive.
At St Andrew's, you'll experience:
* Honesty in how we communicate
* Excellence in every detail
* Accountability in how we deliver
* Respect in how we treat each other
* Trust in our teamwork
* Compassion in every interaction
Living in Toowoomba
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St Andrew's Toowoomba Hospital is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Your application must include:
* Cover letter of no more than 2 pages focusing on the role accountabilities and our core values and how you will lead and deliver excellent patient‑centred care and service at St Andrew's Toowoomba Hospital
* Resume
* Two clinical references
* Your right to work legally in Australia e.g. an indication of your citizenship or visa status
Enquiries to: Jaclyn Oughtred (Director of Nursing) via email *********@sath.org.au
Applications close: 5pm, Sunday 11th January 2026
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