Nurse Unit Manager - Anaesthetics and Post Anaesthetic Care Unit

Mater Group; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 104.000 - 112.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Generous salary packaging

Health and wellbeing support

Staff discounts

Professional development and learning

Career growth opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Mater Private Hospital Brisbane is seeking an experienced Nurse Unit Manager for the Perioperative Services with leadership responsibilities across Anaesthetics and PACU. This permanent full-time role is 38 hours per week and includes salary packaging opportunities and not-for-profit benefits.

The NUM leads the clinical team, drives patient-centred outcomes, oversees staffing, budgeting, equipment, and quality activities, and collaborates with VMO and department leaders to ensure high standards

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 5 years extensive experience in Perioperative area (Anaesthetics and/or PACU).
• Current coordinator or team leader experience.
• Current or previous Nurse Unit Manager experience desirable.
• Experience with Mater systems (Kronos, Confluence, D365, ERIC) desirable.
• Post graduate qualification certificate desirable.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and accreditation standards for Anaesthetics and PACU.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and problem-solving ability.
• Effective communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Understanding of budget management and sustainability.

Aufgaben

• Support and coordinate daily operating theatre activities.
• Oversee staffing adjustments for patient safety and budget management.
• Organise and oversee equipment.
• Manage rosters, leave approvals, performance reviews and competencies.
• Investigate and follow up ERIC reporting.
• Staff leave and fatigue management, performance management.
• Recruitment and retention.
• Liaise with VMO and reps regarding requests and equipment needs.
• Engage in quality activities and attend meetings.
• Assist Perioperative Services Manager and Assistant Director Clinical Services.
• Cover early and late shifts as per NUM plan.
• Oversee Anaesthetics, PACU and PACA areas within Perioperative.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Team coordination

Nurse Unit Manager experience

Regulatory knowledge

Budget management

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Ausbildung

Postgraduate qualification certificate

Tools

Kronos

Confluence

D365

ERIC

Jobbeschreibung

About the role

A unique and exciting opportunity has become available at Mater Private Hospital Brisbane for an experienced full-time Nurse Unit Manager, with extensive experience in a leadership role within our Peri-operative services. This role will be employed on a permanent full-time basis, 38 hours per week.

The Nurse Unit Manager is responsible for providing exceptional clinical and professional leadership to the clinical team of Anaesthetics and Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU) Services and driving patient-centred outcomes and innovation across the department.

Salary range: $75.40 - $81.09 per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $18,550 + access to many staff benefits!

What you’ll be doing

• Support and oversee daily co-ordination of operating theatres
• Oversee daily staffing adjustments as required for patient safety and budget management
• Organise and oversee equipment
• Manage rosters, allocations, leave approval, performance reviews and competencies
• Investigate and follow up of ERIC reporting system
• Staff leave and fatigue management, performance management as required
• Recruitment and retention
• Liaise with VMO’s and company reps regarding requests and equipment requirements
• Quality activities and attendance at relevant meetings
• Assist Perioperative Services Manager and Assistant Director Clinical Services
• Flexibility across shifts- early and late shifts (as per NUM weekly plan)
• Oversee the Anaesthetics, PACU and PACA areas within the Perioperative department

About you

• Minimum 5 years extensive experience in Perioperative area (in particular Anaesthetics and/or PACU) - essential
• Current co-ordinator or team leader experience- essential
• Current or previous Nurse Unit Manager experience - desirable
• Current experience with Mater systems (Kronos, Confluence, D365, ERIC etc)- desirable
• Post graduate qualification certificate- desirable
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and accreditation standards related to Anaesthetics and PACU
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to problem solve
• Demonstrated effective communication and conflict resolution skills
• Understanding of budget management and sustainability

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit network of public and private hospitals and healthcare services, bringing together world-class expertise across healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research. With more than 14,000 employees, 13 facilities and almost 700,000 patients cared for each year, we're committed to empowering people to live better lives through improved health and wellbeing.

At Mater, our people are at the heart of everything we do. You'll join a values-driven organisation that combines compassionate care with innovation, education and research, creating meaningful career opportunities while making a genuine difference in the communities we serve.

What’s in it for you?

• Career growth opportunities across healthcare, corporate, research and leadership pathways
• Professional development and learning through Mater Education and internal development programs
• Generous salary packaging to help maximise your take-home pay by up to $18,550 per year, including up to $15,900 for everyday living expenses (such as rent, mortgage repayments and school fees) and up to $2,650 for meals and entertainment + possibility to salary package a car!
• Health and wellbeing support, including EAP, pastoral care and discounted private health insurance
• Fitness Passport access and a range of lifestyle, retail and travel discounts
• Discounted parking and reduced prices at Mater cafés and coffee outlets
• A supportive culture where your contributions are recognised and your development matters

Whether you're looking to grow your career, develop new skills or be part of something meaningful, Mater provides the opportunity to thrive while making a lasting impact.

Applications close Tuesday 17th November 2026.

Direct applications only. All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).

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