Nurse Unit Manager - Peri-Operative

Become the next leader of our close-knit Perioperative team at Gloucester Soldiers Memorial Hospital!

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Lvl 1
Remuneration: $127,091.34 + Super + Salary Packaging
Location: Gloucester Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ585292
Applications Close: Thursday, 7th August 2025.

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees) 
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Work-Life balance 
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members 
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero 
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

About the role:
The Clinical Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) of the Perioperative Unit at Gloucester Soldier’s Memorial Hospital, you will get to enjoy a blend of clinical work and admin tasks. If you enjoy variety in your workload, look no further. The theatre operates 5-6 days per fortnight depending on the caseload. On the days the theatre is open, you will be working on the floor alongside the surgeons and the nursing team. When the theatres are shut, you will undertake NUM duties such as rostering, payroll, running team meetings, undertake audits and so on.

You won’t be working alone. You will be supported by the Health Service Manager and the surgeons within the team. You will be provided with a thorough orientation program as well as supernumery days to help you integrate into the role. The team itself is a close-knit group that works well together that looks forward to having you on board!

Where you’ll be working:
With 14 acute beds, 3 emergency beds, and 12 Day Stay Unit chairs, Gloucester Soldier’s Memorial Hospital is a small but impactful facility for the local community - you’ll be working where every role matters and every patient is known. 

Gloucester offers a relaxed country lifestyle surrounded by stunning natural beauty, including the Barrington Tops World Heritage area. Its strong sense of community, affordable housing, and growing opportunities make it an ideal place to live and work. With a balance of peaceful living and essential amenities, Gloucester is perfect for families, professionals, and nature lovers alike.

As our preferred applicant, you will:

• Showcase your experience in clinical leadership and background as a Nurse Unit Manager
• Be a great communicator, both verbal and written
• Have fantastic time management skills
• Lead by example to your team and fellow staff, bringing your proactive and personable approach to situations
• Have experience with ophthalmic and endoscopic procedures.  

Requirements:
Our successful candidate will possess the following:

• Registered Nurse with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA. 

Additional information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full time or part time and temporary full time or part time vacancies.
• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

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For role related queries or questions contact Nicole Briggenshaw | Nicole.Briggenshaw@health.nsw.gov.au or 0409 327 727.  

Information for Applicants:

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2 
 

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At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace.  Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.  

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.  

HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.  

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