Nurse Unit Manager - ICU/CCU/HDU

St Andrews Hospital Ipswich; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Grow your career with recognition and:

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Lower hospital cover costs and higher-

Flexible rostering and wellbeing

Novated leasing discounts

Job summary

St Andrew’s Ipswich Private Hospital seeks an experienced Nurse Unit Manager to lead the clinical and operational management of ICU, CCU and HDU services. Reporting to the Director of Clinical Services, you will drive clinical excellence, operational efficiency and continuous improvement in line with best practice and Ramsay Health Care policies.

You will oversee workforce planning, budget management and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality patient care and outcomes

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Extensive clinical leadership experience in ICU/CCU/HDU settings.
• Demonstrated leadership and decision-making capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day clinical and operational management of the department, ensuring safe, effective care.
• Lead, develop and evaluate nursing staff through supervision and performance reviews.
• Ensure practices align with legislation, standards and hospital policies.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Critical care experience

Workforce planning

Evidence-based practice

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Nursing registration with NMBA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

St Andrew’s Ipswich Private Hospital is seeking an experienced and motivated Nurse Unit Manager to lead the clinical and operational management of our Intensive Care, Coronary Care and High Dependency services.

Reporting to the Director of Clinical Services, you will play a key leadership role in delivering safe, high-quality patient care while managing clinical services, workforce, financial and material resources. Working closely with nursing teams, Visiting Medical Officers, the multidisciplinary team and Hospital Executive, you will drive clinical excellence, operational efficiency and continuous improvement in line with best practice and legislative requirements.

This is an opportunity to lead and develop a dedicated team while contributing to the Hospital’s strategic objectives and the ongoing improvement of patient outcomes.

About You

You are an accomplished nursing professional with extensive clinical experience in critical care and the leadership capability to manage a complex clinical environment. You demonstrate sound judgement, strong communication skills and a commitment to evidence-based practice, patient safety and positive team culture.

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Extensive clinical skills and experience relevant to ICU, CCU or HDU services.
• Demonstrated leadership, management and decision-making capabilities.
• Strong workforce planning and financial and resource management skills.
• The ability to develop, implement and evaluate continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience applying research and evidence-based practice to clinical care.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day clinical and operational management of the department, ensuring safe, effective and high-quality patient care.
• Lead, support and develop nursing staff through supervision, coaching, performance reviews and professional development.
• Promote clinical excellence and ensure practices align with relevant legislation, professional standards, hospital policies and best practice.
• Manage workforce requirements and the effective allocation of human, financial and material resources.
• Monitor pharmacy costs, consumables, linen utilisation and departmental expenditure to support efficient and cost-effective operations.
• Review medical equipment requirements and prepare capital expenditure requests where appropriate.
• Monitor patient casemix and length of stay to support optimal patient outcomes and operational performance.
• Manage patient complaints in a timely and sensitive manner in accordance with Ramsay Health Care policies.
• Lead the reporting, investigation and review of clinical incidents, including root cause analysis, corrective actions and risk minimisation.
• Develop and evaluate clinical policies, procedures and quality improvement initiatives.
• Apply research findings and evidence-based practice to improve clinical outcomes and service delivery.
• Collaborate with the Director of Clinical Services, Hospital Executive, Visiting Medical Officers and other department managers to achieve strategic objectives.
• Lead and participate in departmental projects, service improvements and change management initiatives.

What You Will Also Bring

• Postgraduate studies in a relevant specialty area will be highly regarded.
• Previous experience in a nursing management position is desirable.
• A tertiary management qualification, or a willingness to work towards one, is desirable.
• Sound computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills.
• A commitment to clinical governance, risk minimisation and continuous improvement.
• The ability to manage team performance in accordance with organisational policies and applicable industrial requirements.
• Professional resilience, adaptability and a collaborative leadership style.

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 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.