Nurse Unit Manager - Emergency Department

• Full Time Opportunity - Enjoy flexible hours for better work life balance!
• Join Australia's largest private health care provider.
• We care about YOU! Access counselling, wellbeing services, legal & financial assistance

About the Role

Lead with Impact. Warringal Private Hospital is opening a brand-new Emergency Department, and we need a bold, visionary Nurse Unit Manager to bring it to life. From building a passionate, high performing team to setting the gold standard in patient care, you’ll be at the forefront of something extraordinary.  If you thrive on challenges, love shaping culture, and want to leave a lasting legacy, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. 

Working with the Assistant Director of Clinical Services, and as a part of the management team, you will work with and support nursing staff in achieving excellence in care delivery in line with best practice and legislative requirements. 

The successful candidate will supervise, lead, direct and motivate staff to achieve outcomes with the ability to manage financial and human resources.

 This key leadership role will see you:

• Apply advanced nursing practices in planning, implementing and evaluating care in accordance with National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards.
• Be a positive mentor and provide clinical leadership and support to your team.
• Effectively manage roster processes and allocate duties to clinical staff.
• Demonstrated ability to manage challenging situations.
• Demonstrated high level of communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Working with and supporting other managers within the wider hospital community in achieving excellence in patient outcomes.
• Assist in shaping organisational strategy, improve procedural service provision and achieve departmental and Hospital strategic objectives.

About You

You will have exceptional communication skills and the ability to inspire, motivate and mentor your team. You will be a leader with a passion for seeing your team members succeed, supporting a well-established team to provide a high level of clinical care and service.

• Current registration with AHPRA.
• Minimum 5 years postgraduate experience in the Critical Care environment.
• Experience within Emergency/Critical Care essential.
• Experience in managing clinical staff recruitment, rostering and performance management.
• Previous experience as a senior nurse or manager will be highly regarded.
• Strong leadership skills and confident with delegating duties.

About Us

We’re proud to announce the opening of Warringal Private’s state-of-the-art Emergency Department, designed to deliver timely, high-quality care in a modern and patient-focused environment.

The ED features:

• 7 Acute Bays, including 1 Isolation Room
• 1 Treatment Room with Plaster Trap 
• 2 Resuscitation Rooms
• 4 Fast Track Bays with comfortable recliners
• 3 Dedicated Paediatric Bays

All acute, paediatric, and resus bays are equipped with Philips Monitoring, centrally displayed at the main staff station and overviewed at the paediatric station for enhanced visibility and response.

In addition, the department includes 18 Short Stay Unit (SSU) beds supporting seamless transitions from emergency care to observation and recovery.

This expansion reflects our commitment to delivering exceptional emergency care to our community with compassion, precision, and innovation.

What’s in it for you?

Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.  

Discounts:  Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at over 100+ major retailers. Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental. 

Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7.  

Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.

Requirements

• Must provide a National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months
• According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.

To Apply

All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

For enquiries, please contact Kylie Geelan on GeelanK@ramsayhealth.com.au

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