Nurse Unit Manager - Anaesthetics

· Supportive and collaborative Management Team

· Commitment to Quality Patient Care

· Permanent Full Time Role

· Join us and grow your career

Newcastle Private is seeking a Nurse Unit Manager for our Anaesthetics Department, with excellent leadership skills and a passion for delivering high quality patient care to join our team on a Full-time Basis. Please note this role is a combination of clinical and non clinical work.

As Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) you will assist the Perioperative Manager in being responsible for providing leadership direction to the Anaesthetics team to support the strategic direction, operational processes, budget and business direction of the hospital.

Newcastle Private Hospital, Where doing what you love means more

Join a Team That’s Leading the Way in Private Healthcare!

Co-located on the John Hunter Health Campus at Rankin Park: Newcastle Private Hospital is a 189 bed,11 Theatre acute, private hospital facility renowned for the best patient outcomes and a supportive culture. With a large range of specialties from ICU to Rehabilitation, Surgical wards, Maternity, and Oncology, we are able to provide unparalleled opportunities for education, development and training for our clinical and non-clinical staff.

At Healthscope, your career means more! You’ll be supported by expert leaders and have access to ongoing professional development opportunities to flourish and grow in your career.

As a Nurse Unit Manager your responsibilities will include:

· Provide leadership and direction to the department to complement the strategic direction, operational processes, budget and business direction of the hospital

· Provide operational direction for the unit to ensure efficient and effective management of the area and coordinate the delivery of the nursing care that is evidence based

· Be accountable and responsible for the effective management of human, financial and material resources and ensure the customer service is maintained at optimal levels

· Undertake direct patient care as required providing guidance and support to less experienced members of nursing team

· Work as part of the healthcare team, adhere to Healthscope and site policies and procedures and key performance indicators

· Participate in working parties/committees and demonstrate a commitment to continuous quality improvements through NSQHS, workplace health and safety and achievement of hospital accreditation

Essential Criteria:

· Current Registration with AHPRA

· Working with Children check

· 4+ years Anaesthetics and PACU experience

· Demonstrated experience being in-charge of shifts

· Current or previous ANUM or clinical nurse specialist experience

· Post-graduate degree in relevant specialty area (or working towards)

· Sound clinical knowledge

· Compliance with ACQSHC National standards & ACORN standards

· Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills

· Positive role modelling behaviours

· Excellent customer service focus, time management and prioritisation

· Ability to manage a dynamic and changing environment

· High degree of computer literacy including MS office and various data bases

· Previous Experience with Rostering

· Demonstrated stock inventory management

Applications close: 16th July, 2026

To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to recruitment@healthscope.com.au

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.

If you are successful in the role, you will receive a salary based on your years of relevant registered nursing experience against the current Healthscope and NSWNMA/ANMF – NSW Nurses and Midwives’ – Enterprise Agreement 2024, a salary ranging from $39.09 - $54.89 per hour.

Why Healthscope? Come and be the difference in our patient's 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. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our 42 sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.

We offer:

• Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.
• Discounted health insurance
• Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth

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.