Nurse Unit Manager - High Dependency Unit

The Avenue Hospital; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Grow your career

Ramsay Rewards

Flexible rostering options

Counselling and wellbeing support 24/7

Salary packaging

Job summary

Ramsay Health Care in Melbourne is seeking a Nurse Unit Manager to lead the High Dependency Unit on a maximum-term contract until 20 October 2027, with potential for permanency. Reporting to the Director of Clinical Services, you will establish and manage a high-performing team in a surgical, plastic, general, ENT, paeds, orthopaedic and cardiac telemetry ward.

You will drive safe, patient-centred care, clinical governance and continuous quality improvement, building capability within a

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with ICU/ Coronary care qualification or experience.
• Leadership or management experience is desirable.
• Experience in acute medical and surgical settings is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the establishment and ongoing management of the High Dependency Unit.
• Deliver safe, patient-centred care and clinical governance.
• Guide a multidisciplinary team to manage complex clinical situations in a dynamic environment.

Job description

Nurse Unit Manager - High Dependency Unit

Reporting to the Director of Clinical Services, the Nurse Unit Manager will lead the establishment and ongoing management on a Maximum term position until 20 October 2027 with the posibility for the role to be made permanentin our High Dependency Unit.

This ward specialises in surgical, plastic, general, ENT, paeds,orthopaedic andcardiac telemetry.

Key achievements in this role will include successfully building the ward with a high-performing team along with delivering safe, consistent patient-centred care. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated Registered Nurse with proven leadership skills to contribute to the delivery of outstanding patient outcomes, whilst positively impacting culture to grow their leadership abilities with Ramsay Healthcare.

About You:

While leadership or management experience is desirable, this role will also suit an experienced Registered Nurse with ICU/ Coronary care qualification/ experience looking to step up into a leadership position.

You will also demonstrate:

• Experience in the acute medical and surgical setting is highly desirable.
• Excellent clinical assessment, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organisational abilities.
• A commitment to patient-centred care and continuous quality improvement.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and manage challenging situations.
• Resilience and adaptability in a dynamic clinical environment.
• Commitment to teamwork, patient safety, and professional growth

What’s in it for You:

At Ramsay, we care for our people by offering benefits that truly support your career, wellbeing and lifestyle, including:

• Grow your careerwith recognition programs, employee referral bonuses, scholarships, free access to LinkedIn Learning and the Ramsay Leadership Academy
• Save more every daywith Ramsay Rewards, giving you exclusive deals at 100+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers and more
• Enjoy peace of mindwith lower hospital cover costs and higher extras limits on services like General and Major Dental, plus pharmacy and allied health discounts
• Find balancethrough flexible rostering options, flexible leave and access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support 24/7
• Increase your take-home paythrough salary packaging and novated leasing, plus discounts on leisure travel, gyms and lifestyle services.

Why Join Ramsay:

At Ramsay Health Care, “people caring for people” is at the heart of everything we do. We are:

• Australia’s largest private hospital operator, with over 74 sites and 35,000 staff
• A values-led workplace where you’ll be supported personally and professionally
• A place with flexible, permanent and career-growth opportunities nationwide.