- Salary packaging, wellbeing initiatives, retail discounts and employee advantages
- $70.89–$76.26 per hour + Super
- Excellent work-life balance in the picturesque Southern Highlands

Full An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Nurse Unit Manager – Operating Theatres to join a well-established private healthcare organisation located in the beautiful Southern Highlands region of New South Wales. This leadership role is responsible for providing strategic and operational management of the Operating Theatre department, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care and exceptional surgical outcomes. You will oversee clinical governance, workforce planning, resource management, and continuous improvement initiatives while fostering a collaborative and supportive team culture.

Reporting to the Director of Clinical Services, you will lead a dedicated team of nurses and clinical support staff, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to optimise theatre efficiency, promote best practice standards, and achieve excellence in perioperative care.

What’s on Offer

- Permanent full-time Nurse Unit Manager leadership opportunity
- Competitive hourly rate of $70.89 – $76.26 per hour
- Chance to lead and influence perioperative service delivery
- Supportive leadership structure within a reputable healthcare organisation
- Access to professional development and leadership programs
- Employee benefits, retail discounts, and wellbeing support programs
- Salary packaging and novated leasing options
- Flexible rostering opportunities to support work-life balance

About You To be successful in this role,



you will have strong perioperative clinical expertise combined with demonstrated leadership experience within an operating theatre workplace.

You will have

- Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
- Minimum five (5) years’ postgraduate experience within perioperative nursing
- Strong clinical background in Anaesthetic Nursing and/or Instrument (Scrub Scout) Nursing
- Proven experience leading and managing nursing teams
- Demonstrated ability to drive operational efficiency and clinical excellence
- Experience managing recruitment, rostering, workforce planning, and performance management
- Strong understanding of clinical governance, quality improvement, and patient safety frameworks
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and leadership skills
- Postgraduate qualifications in Clinical Leadership, Management, or Perioperative Nursing highly regarded
- Full Australian working rights required

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Why Join SustainHealth?

At SustainHealth, we partner with healthcare leaders to connect them with meaningful, career-defining opportunities across Australia. We provide personalised support to ensure the right fit—professionally and culturally—so you can step confidently into your next leadership role.

We are currently working on multiple leadership and specialist nursing vacancies across a range of disciplines and locations . If this role is not suitable for you, we have multiple other nursing and leadership opportunities available. If you know someone who may be a good fit, we would also welcome your referral.

To apply or to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Nicole on 0415 205 830 or email [email protected] You can also visit our website - www.sustainhr.com.au

📌 Nurse Unit Manager - Operating Theatres | Permanent Role | Southern Highlands, NSW (Sydney)
🏢 SustainHealth Recruitment
📍 Sydney