Nurse Unit Manager

Mayday Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Modern theatre facilities

Diverse caseload

Supportive team

Quality governance focus

Job summary

MAYDAY Healthcare is seeking an experienced Nurse Unit Manager for a private western Sydney hospital. The NUM will lead the perioperative team, overseeing daily theatre operations and ensuring high-quality patient care.

The ideal candidate has scrub experience, strong leadership, and a background across multiple surgical specialties, with current AHPRA registration and a focus on governance, safety and accreditation.

Qualifications

• Strong perioperative nursing experience with a scrub background.
• Experience across general surgery, orthopaedics, ophthalmology, plastics or ENT.
• Previous leadership experience within a theatre environment.
• Current AHPRA registration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the perioperative department and oversee day-to-day theatre operations.
• Support and lead CNS and nursing teams within the theatre.
• Oversee accreditation, quality and clinical governance requirements.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Scrub background

Communication

Organisation

Decision making

AHPRA registered

Job description

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Nurse Unit Manager to join a well-established private hospital in Western Sydney.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced perioperative leader who is confident managing a busy theatre environment and wants to join a supportive, highly skilled team.

The Opportunity

MAYDAY Healthcare are currently recruiting on behalf of a private hospital for an experienced Nurse Unit Manager to lead the perioperative department and oversee the day-to-day operations of the theatre team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong scrub nursing background and previous leadership experience within a theatre environment. Candidates currently working as a NUM are encouraged to apply, as are experienced Floor Coordinators or senior theatre leaders who are ready to step into a NUM position.

The successful candidate will ideally have:

Strong perioperative nursing experience with a scrub background

Experience across specialties such as general surgery, orthopaedics, ophthalmology, plastics or ENT

Previous leadership experience within a theatre environment

Experience at NUM, Floor Coordinator or similar leadership level

Strong people leadership skills and the ability to lead and support CNS and nursing teams

A strong understanding of theatre operations, patient flow and team coordination

Confidence managing accreditation, quality and clinical governance requirements

Excellent communication, organisation and decision-making skills

Current AHPRA registration

The Hospital & Facilities

The hospital is a leading private healthcare facility with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality surgical and specialist care.

The perioperative department features a modern multi-theatre operating suite, supported by contemporary surgical technology, purpose-built perioperative facilities and experienced multidisciplinary teams.

The theatre complex supports a diverse range of surgical specialties, providing exposure to both planned and more complex procedures. The environment is structured around efficient theatre flow, strong clinical governance and high standards of patient safety.

As NUM, you will play a key role in leading the perioperative team, supporting nursing staff, overseeing daily theatre operations and ensuring high standards of quality, safety and patient care.

Why Join?

$57 – $64 per hour + super

Permanent NUM opportunity

Modern theatre facilities and equipment

Diverse surgical caseload

Supportive and experienced perioperative team

Strong focus on quality, accreditation and clinical governance

Opportunity to lead and develop a skilled nursing team

If you're an experienced Nurse Unit Manager with a strong perioperative background and are looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.