Nurse Unit Manager

Nurse Unit Manager- Orthopaedics and Surgical Paediatrics 

·       Key Management position in busy, modern ward  

·       This Hospital is a fully accredited tertiary facility with 334 beds 

·       Full-time opportunity located in Wantirna South- Close to Eastlink 

About the role 

Knox Private Hospital is seeking a Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) to join our exceptional senior leadership team. You will play a key leadership role within a supportive team to ensure our patients have an exceptional experience during their care. Sherbrooke ward is an acute 30 bed mixed ward catering for both orthopaedic patients both emergent and elective, and our smallest patients, our surgical elective paediatric patients.  

As a NUM your responsibilities will include: 

• Providing clinical leadership to ensure that all patients and their families receive the highest level of patient care and have an exceptional patient experience 

• Ensure clinical leadership to compliment the organisations strategic direction, operational processes and quality management of all patients. 

• Providing clinical operational direction for the unit to ensure efficient and effective patient management by coordinating the delivery of nursing care that is evidence based in conjunction with our dedicated surgeons and multidisciplinary team. 

• Accountability and responsibility for the effective daily management of human, financial and material resources to ensure adherence with operational KPI’s and fiscal management  

About us 

Knox Private Hospital is one of the largest private hospitals in Victoria, caring for over 1.2 million people across Melbourne’s east and outer east. 

This Hospital is a fully accredited tertiary facility with 334 beds, providing Emergency Services, Extensive Surgical Specialities, 14 bed ICU, 17 bed CCU, Medical, and a full range of Cardiac Services including two 24-hour Cardiac Catheter Laboratories. 

The largest and most established private hospital in the eastern region of Victoria, Knox Private Hospital, specialises in diagnostic, elective and emergency cardiovascular care, including open heart surgery, 24/7. Utilising the latest technology and expertise, we offer a Cardiology Centre, orthopaedics, neurosurgery, urology and more. 

Our expert care team of surgeons, specialist doctors, dedicated nurses and other professionals will ensure that your experience is the best it can be. 

Essential Criteria: 

• Current Registration with AHPRA 

• Working with Children check 

• Previous experience at ANUM or NUM level, or equivalent 

• Compliance with ACSQHC National standards 

• A strong commitment to developing in a management role 

• Computer literacy including MS office and various data bases 

• Ability to work cohesively within a team environment 

• Proven time management and prioritisation skills 

• Demonstrate a sound knowledge base in labour management 

• Demonstrated HR management experience  

 
Why Healthscope? 
 
When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for. 

You’ll also benefit from: 

• Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network. 

• Discounted health insurance (non-casuals only) 

• Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth 

We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us. We support each other, share learnings, celebrate successes and face challenges together. 
 
Come and be the difference in our patient's lives. 
 
Applications close: 06/08/27 

To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to recruitment@healthscope.com.au  

If you are successful, you will receive a salary based on your years of relevant nursing experience against the current nursing Enterprise Agreement the Victoria - Nurses' and Midwives' Agreement 2025 (Salay $70.93+ 12.5% Super) 
 
More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. We are also committed to child safety. We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.  
 
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