Perioperative Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) – Grade 5 - Permanent

Sydney NSW | Full-Time | Leadership Opportunity

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Perioperative Nurse Unit Manager (Grade 5) to lead a busy perioperative services team within a leading hospital in Sydney. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced perioperative leader who is passionate about clinical excellence, staff development and delivering outstanding patient outcomes.
About the Role as the Perioperative NUM, you will provide operational and clinical leadership across the perioperative department, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality and patient-centred care.
You will be responsible for leading and supporting a multidisciplinary team while working closely with senior hospital management, surgeons and other key stakeholders to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the theatre complex.
Key responsibilities will include:

- Provide strong clinical and operational leadership across perioperative services
- Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing nursing team
- Oversee daily theatre operations, staffing and workforce requirements
- Support effective theatre utilisation, rostering and resource management
- Ensure compliance with relevant clinical, legislative and accreditation standards
- Drive quality improvement, clinical governance and risk management initiatives
- Monitor and improve patient care, safety and clinical outcomes
- Work collaboratively with surgeons, anaesthetists and multidisciplinary teams
- Support staff performance, education and professional development




- Contribute to departmental planning, budgeting and service improvement
- Foster a positive, supportive and collaborative team culture

About You We are looking for an experienced perioperative leader who can demonstrate:

- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
- Significant experience within a perioperative/theatre workplace
- Previous experience in a Nurse Unit Manager, Perioperative Manager or equivalent senior leadership position
- Strong knowledge across Scrub, Scout and Anaesthetics
- Excellent clinical leadership and people management skills
- Demonstrated experience with theatre operations, rostering and workforce management
- Strong understanding of clinical governance, WHS and quality improvement
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- The ability to lead confidently in a busy and complex hospital environment
- A genuine commitment to patient-centred care and developing nursing teams

What’s On Offer

- Grade 5 leadership position
- Full-time permanent opportunity
- Chance to lead and influence a highly skilled perioperative team
- Supportive senior leadership environment
- Career development and career progression opportunities
- Work within a modern private hospital setting
- Competitive remuneration package
- Opportunity to make a genuine impact on perioperative services and patient care

Interested? If you're an experienced Perioperative Nurse Unit Manager or senior perioperative nurse leader ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.

📌 Perioperative Nurse Unit Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Healthcare Australia - Permanent Recruitment
📍 Sydney