Nurse Unit Manager - PACU

Redstone Recruitment; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mon–Fri schedule

No night shifts

Salary packaging

Wellbeing program

On-site leadership on request

Sunshine Coast lifestyle

Job summary

Redstone Recruitment seeks an experienced Nurse Unit Manager to lead the PACU and Recovery teams on the Sunshine Coast. You will oversee clinical governance, staffing, and patient flow across four operating theatres, while partnering with the on-site CEO/DON to drive excellence in perioperative care.

The role offers a Monday–Friday schedule with no night shifts, a collaborative leadership culture, and a focus on staff development and patient safety in a beautiful coastal setting.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Leadership experience within PACU/Recovery or Perioperative Services.
• Strong clinical knowledge and focus on patient outcomes.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop nursing teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and operational leadership across the PACU and Recovery department.
• Lead and develop a dedicated nursing team to deliver high-quality patient care.
• Collaborate with CEO/DON who are on site to support success.
• Ensure safe, efficient perioperative patient pathways and outcomes.

Skills

Nurse leadership

PACU experience

Perioperative leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

AHPRA Registered Nurse

Job description

Nurse Unit Manager – PACU & Recovery | Sunshine Coast

Are you an experienced Perioperative/Surgical Nurse looking for your next career move?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading private hospital on the beautiful Sunshine Coast as the Nurse Unit Manager of PACU & Recovery.

The Opportunity As the Nurse Unit Manager

You will provide clinical and operational leadership across the PACU and Recovery department, ensuring the delivery of exceptional patient care while supporting, developing and empowering your nursing team. This hospital runs 4 operating theatres delivering a diverse range of surgical services. You will also be supported by an experienced and approachable CEO/DON who are on site and are genuinely invested in your success!

What's on Offer?

• Monday–Friday working week.
• No night shifts - No on-call requirements.
• Salary packaging and employee benefits program
• Fitness and wellbeing initiatives
• Supportive Executive on site.
• Opportunity to lead and develop a dedicated nursing team.
• Beautiful Sunshine Coast location and lifestyle.

About You

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Previous leadership experience within PACU, Recovery or Perioperative Services.
• Strong clinical knowledge and a passion for delivering outstanding patient outcomes.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop nursing teams.
• Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• A collaborative leadership style with a genuine commitment to quality and patient safety.

Ready for Your Next Leadership Opportunity on the Sunshine Coast?

Additional information

• Opportunity to step up into a meaningful leadership role
• Monday - Friday, no on call!
• Beautiful Sunshine Coast location