Nurse Unit Manager - ICU

Healthscope; Newcastle; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Newcastle is seeking an experienced Nurse Unit Manager for the Intensive Care Unit. You will oversee operations, ensure patient safety, and support a professional growth environment amongst staff. Ideal candidates should possess a post graduate qualification in critical care and significant clinical leadership experience. Join our dedicated team to make a positive impact on patient care.

Benefits

Discounted health insurance

Continuous professional development

Flexibility to work across multiple hospitals

Qualifications

• Current registration with AHPRA Registered Nurse.
• Post graduate qualification in intensive care / critical care nursing.
• Demonstrated recent experience in a clinical leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Ensure optimal patient safety and outcomes.
• Coordinate patient services with interdisciplinary teams.
• Work closely with intensive care specialists.

Skills

Advanced clinical competence

Workforce planning

High level of planning and organisational skills

Strong influencing and negotiation skills

Well-developed oral and written communication skills

Education

Post graduate qualification in intensive care / critical care nursing

Current registration with AHPRA Registered Nurse

Job description

Nurse Unit Manager

Newcastle Private Hospital - Intensive Care Unit

Full Time Role Monday to Friday

• Lead a recognised and busy private ICU with a wide casemix
• Be a part of a dynamic and progressive leadership team
• Be supported by a strong executive team with a focus on professional development
• Work in partnership with key medical specialists

An exciting opportunity exists for a Nurse Unit Manager in the Intensive Care Unit of Newcastle Private Hospital. As the Nurse Unit Manager- ICU you will provide leadership through strategic initiatives and day-to-day operational requirements.

Newcastle Private Hospital where doing what you love means more

Come and join our expert team of surgeons specialist doctors dedicated nurses and allied health professionals at Newcastle Private are a 189 bed acute private hospital facility co-located on the John Hunter Campus at Rankin Park. The hospital has 11 theatres including a hybrid theatre and a 15 bed Intensive Care Unit.

We also have a cardiac suite including a cardiac catheter laboratory and a 16 bed Coronary Care Unit. A private maternity suite including 6 birthing suites and a special care baby nursery is available for families in the Newcastle Private Oncology Centre provides specialty care for individuals and their families / carers undergoing all aspects of cancer treatment and care with both an inpatient unit and day infusion lounge.

As the Intensive Care Unit Manager you will :

Ensure that the model of nursing care within the department is relationship-centred with optimal patient safety and outcomes

Coordinate patient services including admission / discharge liaison with the interdisciplinary teams clinical emergency response teams and the ICU outreach services

Provide clinical support and guidance where required

Understand legislative requirements and national standards

Identify opportunities for program development and enhancement of services facilitate and support quality teamwork within the service and with other departments of Newcastle Private Hospital

Encourage a participatory team approach to clinical care canvass ideas and strategies to enhance care and service delivery

Work closely with intensive care specialists physicians surgeons and anaesthetists to ensure delivery of high-quality care efficiency of services and to develop a strong working relationship with these doctors

Have a passion for developing talent within the team and possess the following skills and attributes :

What youll get in return

• Diverse career pathways
• Professional and personal development working alongside our consultant doctors and a variety of staff
• Help with further study and education
• A supportive work environment
• Challenging inspiring and rewarding roles
• The opportunity to make a difference

What youll need to succeed

Essential Criteria :

Current registration with AHPRA Registered Nurse

Post graduate qualification in intensive care / critical care nursing

Advanced clinical competence

Demonstrated recent experience in a clinical leadership role / s

Proven experience building and leading high performing teams with a service excellence approach

Passionate about building strong relationships and delivering exceptional patient experiences

Demonstrated skills in workforce planning rostering creativity and working within budget

High level of planning and organisational skills

Strong influencing and negotiation skills with a demonstrated ability to adapt personal style to suit a varied audience & a variety of interpersonal styles

Well-developed oral and written communication skills

High degree of computer literacy

Desirable Criteria

Post graduate qualification in leadership or health management (or equivalent) or working towards

Applications close : 25th August 2025

To Apply : Please click on the Apply button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions please reach out to

More Information : Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker

Why Healthscope Come and be the difference in our patients lives.

When you join Healthscope you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families.

We pride ourselves on working with talented passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.

As a healthscope employee you benefit from :

• Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.
• Discounted health insurance for full-time and part-time employees
• Continuous professional development education & support provided to encourage growth

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1