Nurse Unit Manager - Theatre (Relocate to Rural VIC)
Nurse Unit Manager - Theatre
Location:2 hours from Melbourne
Hours:Permanent Fulltime
Salary:$*****ph + Super & $15,900 Salary Packaging
Start date:ASAP
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate perioperative leader to join a growing service, drive positive change, build a high-performing team and support the future expansion of the theatre department.
You will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Operating Suite, ensuring safe, high-quality, person-centred care while leading workforce planning, recruitment, performance, quality improvement and service development.
Key Responsibilities
Provide solid clinical and operational leadership
Drive improvements in patient flow, service delivery and efficiency
Manage quality, safety, governance and continuous improvement initiatives
Support staff development, performance management and culture
Manage departmental budgets, resources and operational outcomes
Lead change initiatives and support theatre expansion plans
Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams
Lead workforce planning, rostering, recruitment and skill mix management
Requirements
AHPRA RN registration
3+ years Theatre Nurse Unit Manager experience
Experience within the public healthcare sector




Strong leadership capability managing large teams and complex operations
Experience leading change, recruitment and service improvement initiatives
Ability to drive accountability while fostering a positive culture
Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills
Benefits
Temporary accommodation available
Highly supportive perioperative GM, NUMs and ANUMs
$15,900 NFP Salary packaging benefits to maximise take-home pay
Meals and entertainment benefits available
Professional development and ongoing education opportunities
Staff wellbeing programs and support services
Discounted gym memberships through Fitness Passport
Support Structure
You will work closely with a strong leadership team including:
Multiple Theatre ANUMs
Day Procedure NUM
CSSD Technical Manager
Wider operational and clinical leadership teams
About the Theatre Department
6 operational theatres, with plans to expand and open additional 4 theatres over the next 12 months
Large multidisciplinary team of approximately 60 FTE
Supports a broad range of surgical specialties including: Orthopaedics, Obstetrics, General surgery and other specialty services
Strong focus on growth, recruitment and change management
Visiting specialist consultants supported from Melbourne
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📌 Nurse Unit Manager - Theatre (Relocate To Rural Vic) (Melbourne)
🏢 Redstone Recruitment
📍 Melbourne