Perioperative Nurse Unit Lead | Patient‑Centred Care

Nexus Hospitals Group; Lockyer Valley Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

No weekend shifts

Gym discounts / Fitness Passport

EAP counselling

Procedures discounts – Nexus

Referral bonus

Novated leasing

Job summary

Nexus Hospitals Group is seeking a Perioperative Nurse Unit Manager to lead our perioperative/day surgery team, driving clinical excellence and patient safety across our Queensland facility. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure smooth operations and exceptional patient experiences.

You will bring strong perioperative leadership, current RN registration, and postgraduate qualifications relevant to the role.

Qualifications

• Must have strong perioperative/day surgery leadership experience.
• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Postgraduate qualifications relevant to perioperative or day surgery, or commitment to obtain them.
• Proven commitment to education, mentoring and clinical leadership.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with patients, doctors and staff.
• Experience supporting quality improvement, WHS, infection prevention and accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Drive quality and safety improvement across the hospital in collaboration with the GM/DON.
• Assist with rostering, resources, procurement, and administrative duties to support operations.
• Provide coaching, guidance and leadership to the multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain patient safety as a core focus and address risks proactively.
• Develop positive working relationships with Visiting Medical Officers and stakeholders.

Skills

Perioperative leadership

Nurse registration

Postgraduate qualifications

Clinical leadership

Mentoring

Quality improvement

Infection prevention

Stakeholder relationships

Job description

Nexus Hospitals Group is seeking a Perioperative Nurse Unit Manager to lead our perioperative/day surgery team, driving clinical excellence and patient safety across our Queensland facility. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure smooth operations and exceptional patient experiences.

You will bring strong perioperative leadership, current RN registration, and postgraduate qualifications relevant to the role.