Nurse Unit Manager - Theatre Department

North West Private Hospital is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred healthcare in a supportive and professional environment. Our dedicated team of clinical, allied health and support professionals work collaboratively to provide compassionate care and positive outcomes for our patients, families and community.

We value respect, integrity, teamwork and continuous improvement. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we foster an inclusive workplace where employees are supported to develop their skills, contribute ideas and build rewarding careers.

Join North West Private Hospital and become part of a team making a meaningful difference every day!

Ready to take the next step in your nursing career?

An exciting permanent part-time opportunity has become available for a highly motivated and experienced Registered Nurse. As the Nurse Unit Manager, you will be taking on a key leadership role within our Theatre team. 

You’ll be working closely with the clinical team to ensure the efficient management of staff and resources. This will be with the overall goal of ensuring excellence in care delivery in line with policies and procedures and best practice. Reporting into the Director of Clinical Services, you will be mentoring and leading a passionate team of nurses and clinical support staff so this role will suit an individual driven to help others succeed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be accountable for the clinical, operational and professional leadership of the unit
• Ensure the delivery of safe, high‑quality patient care and optimal clinical outcomes
• Plan, implement and evaluate practices, processes and services in line with Ramsay Health Care standards, legislative requirements and best practice

About You

The successful NUM thrives in a complex and demanding environment and is able to work collaboratively with medical, nursing and allied health colleagues. They strive for continuous improvement, quality and safety initiatives, workforce management and effective resource utilisation to achieve excellence in care delivery.

You will also bring the following:

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum of 5 years’ Theatre nursing experience
• Proven knowledge as a senior nurse or manager (highly desirable)
• Flexibility to work within a dynamic team across the organisation
• Management or relevant post-graduate specialty qualifications will be highly regarded
• Experience or exposure to managing clinical staff recruitment, rostering and performance management
• Ability to effectively plan and manage financial, human and capital resources

Employee Benefits 
At Ramsay, we care for our people by offering benefits that truly support your career, wellbeing and lifestyle, including:

• Grow your career with recognition programs, employee referral bonuses, scholarships, free access to LinkedIn Learning and the Ramsay Leadership Academy
• Save more every day with Ramsay Rewards, giving you exclusive deals at 100+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers and more
• Enjoy peace of mind with lower hospital cover costs and higher extras limits on services like General and Major Dental, plus pharmacy and allied health discounts
• Find balance through flexible rostering options, flexible leave and access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support 24/7
• Increase your take-home pay through novated leasing, plus discounts on leisure travel, gyms and lifestyle services.

Remuneration: On offer is a base hourly rate of $71.94 - $77.84 + superannuation, exclusive of penalties and allowances (*QLD NUM 1-4*)

• Must provide or complete a National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months.
• According to the role, Ramsay may require proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.

Apply Now

All applications must be lodged online.

Applications close: 29th November 2026

Reference number: JR117312 

Please Note:

Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com.au.

Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.