The Opportunity

Westmead Private Hospital is seeking an experienced and passionate Midwife to lead our Birth Suite as Nurse Unit Manager. This pivotal role requires a seasoned professional, ready to drive continuous improvement and foster a culture of excellence in woman-centred care. You will lead a dedicated multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment, fostering a culture of clinical excellence, collaboration, and compassionate care in line with Ramsay’s philosophy of People Caring for People.

About the Role

As the Birth Suite Nurse Unit Manager, you will be responsible for the effective operational, clinical, and strategic management of the unit. Your role will include:

• Accountability for the efficient and effective management of human, financial, and material resources
• Providing strong clinical leadership, mentorship, and professional support to nursing and midwifery staff
• Promoting a positive, engaged, and high-performing team culture
• Collaborating with VMOs and senior leaders to achieve excellence in patient outcomes
• Supporting and partnering with other hospital managers to deliver organisational objectives
• Contributing to service development, quality improvement initiatives, and organisational strategy
• Ensuring high standards of patient care, safety, and customer service at all times.

Skills and Experience

To succeed in this role, you will be an inspiring, approachable and experienced leader with a passion for developing people and delivering exceptional maternity care. You will demonstrate strong operational awareness, sound clinical judgement, and the ability to lead through change.

You will also bring:

• Current registration with AHPRA
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Birth Suite/Maternity Services
• Demonstrated minimum 3 years’ recent experience in leadership in Birth Suite/Maternity services
• Proven clinical leadership capability
• Experience or exposure to staff recruitment, rostering, and performance management
• Confidence in delegation, decision-making, and managing patient flow
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lead by example, instilling a culture of care, professionalism, and innovation.

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualifications in Midwifery
• Management qualifications
• Experience in policy development

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.

The Hospital

The Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with over 70 Australian sites employing over 34,000 people. We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of ‘People Caring for People’ since 1964.

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.

All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered. For anyenquiries, please contact Karen O'Shaughnessy via, OShaughnessyk@ramsayhealth.com.au.

Applications Close:  14/02/26

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