Assistant Nurse Unit Manager

Healthscope; Redcliffe; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible across network hospitals

Discounted health insurance

Professional development

Leadership development

Employee Assistance Program

Onsite parking

Job summary

Peninsula Private Hospital, part of the Healthscope network, is seeking an experienced Assistant Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) for the Anaesthetics, Recovery and Day Surgery Unit. You will lead a perioperative team, drive patient flow, clinical excellence and workforce development.

Reporting to the Perioperative Services Manager, you will combine hands-on clinical leadership with operational management to deliver safe patient care and continuous improvement across services.

Qualifications

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse.
• Significant perioperative nursing experience (≥5 years).
• Leadership experience at Team Leader or equivalent level.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day clinical and operational leadership across Anaesthetics, Recovery and Day Surgery services.
• Coordinate staffing resources and patient flow to support efficient departmental operations.
• Supervise, mentor and support nursing staff to deliver high‑quality patient care.
• Promote compliance with NSQHS Standards, accreditation requirements and organisational policies.
• Support workforce management activities including performance management, recruitment and onboarding.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, audits and risk management activities.
• Foster staff education, competency assessment and professional development.
• Monitor clinical practice standards and promote evidence‑based practice.
• Support succession planning and development of emerging nurse leaders.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure positive patient outcomes.

Skills

Perioperative nursing

Leadership

Team coordination

Communication

NSQHS standards

Quality improvement

Education

Nursing registration (AHPRA)

Tools

Healthcare IT systems

Job description

Assistant Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) – Anaesthetics, Recovery and Day Surgery Unit

• Lead a high-performing perioperative team within a supportive leadership environment
• Play a key role in patient flow, clinical excellence and workforce development
• Join a growing private hospital committed to quality, safety and professional development

About the Role

Are you an experienced perioperative nurse leader looking to take the next step in your career?

Peninsula Private Hospital is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) – Anaesthetics, Recovery and Day Surgery Unit to join our Perioperative Services leadership team.

Reporting directly to the Perioperative Services Manager (POSM), you will provide operational and clinical leadership across Anaesthetics, Recovery and the Day Surgery Unit. You will work collaboratively with nursing staff, Visiting Medical Officers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care while supporting workforce development, service efficiency and clinical excellence.

This leadership position combines hands‑on clinical expertise with operational management responsibilities, supporting the day‑to‑day coordination of patient care, staffing resources, quality improvement initiatives and professional development activities.

About Us

Peninsula Private Hospital is a modern acute medical and surgical hospital providing high-quality healthcare services to the Redcliffe Peninsula and surrounding communities.

At Peninsula Private Hospital, our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to fostering a collaborative, supportive and patient‑focused culture where staff are empowered to grow professionally while contributing to outstanding patient outcomes.

As part of the Healthscope network, our employees benefit from access to national resources, leadership development opportunities, education programs and a strong commitment to quality and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day clinical and operational leadership across Anaesthetics, Recovery and Day Surgery services.
• Coordinate staffing resources and patient flow to support efficient departmental operations.
• Supervise, mentor and support nursing staff to deliver high‑quality patient care.
• Promote compliance with NSQHS Standards, accreditation requirements and organisational policies.
• Support workforce management activities including performance management, recruitment and onboarding.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, audits, incident reviews and risk management activities.
• Facilitate staff education, competency assessment and professional development.
• Monitor clinical practice standards and promote evidence‑based practice.
• Support succession planning and development of emerging nurse leaders.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure positive patient and service outcomes.
• Assist the Perioperative Services Manager in achieving departmental objectives and operational targets.
• Foster a positive workplace culture focused on teamwork, engagement and continuous improvement.

Essential Criteria

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum 5 years relevant perioperative nursing experience.
• Significant experience within Anaesthetics and/or Recovery nursing.
• Previous leadership experience at Team Leader, Clinical Nurse or equivalent level.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate clinical resources and workflow within a perioperative environment.
• Strong understanding of NSQHS Standards and accreditation requirements.
• Sound clinical decision‑making and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and patient safety.
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop staff.
• Competency in the use of healthcare information systems.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Desirable Criteria

• Postgraduate qualifications in Perioperative Nursing or Management.
• Previous experience in Day Surgery leadership.
• Experience managing workforce planning and performance processes.
• Current ALS & PALS certification.

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 Australia's only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider, our hospitals are supported by a central Support Office, enabling them to provide exceptional experiences for our patients and communities.

You’ll also benefit from:

• Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.
• Discounted health insurance (non‑casual employees).
• Continuous professional development, education and support.
• Access to leadership development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Free onsite parking.

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.

Come and be the difference in our patients' lives.

Applications Close:10th September 2026

Salary: Based on your years of relevant registered nursing experience against the current Healthscope and QLD Nurse and Midwives' -Enterprise Agreement 2022, a salary ranging from $ 65.54 to $70.27 per hour.

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.