About the role

Reporting to the Director of Nursing, the Nursing Unit Manager is responsible for the day-to-day leadership of nursing services, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care while maintaining operational efficiency and compliance with regulatory standards.

You will provide clinical leadership, coordinate resources, support staff development and oversee quality and risk management activities to ensure the hospital continues to deliver exceptional outcomes for patients, doctors and stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

- Lead and support perioperative nursing services across the hospital

- Promote excellence in patient care and clinical outcomes

- Foster a positive and engaged team culture

- Support workforce planning, rostering and staff development

- Lead quality improvement initiatives and accreditation activities

- Maintain compliance with NSQHS Standards, ISO requirements and relevant legislation

- Oversee risk management, incident reporting and continuous improvement programs

- Support infection prevention and control programs

- Manage resources, staffing and budgets effectively

- Monitor labour and consumable KPIs

About you

- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse

- Minimum 5 years' perioperative nursing experience across multiple specialties

- Previous leadership or management experience within a hospital or day surgery setting

- Strong understanding of NSQHS Standards,



ISO requirements and relevant legislation and accreditation requirements

- Experience in quality, risk and clinical governance programs

- Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder engagement skills

- A passion for developing people and improving patient outcomes

- Management qualifications, or progression towards a management qualification, will be highly regarded

About us

At Virtus Specialist Day Hospitals, we're committed to delivering exceptional patient care through clinical excellence, innovation and compassion. As part of the Virtus Health network, a global leader in fertility, reproductive health and specialist healthcare, we help improve lives every day by supporting better patient outcomes.

Help Shape the Future of Patient Care

If you're an experienced perioperative leader looking for the opportunity to influence clinical excellence, develop high-performing teams and contribute to a growing specialist healthcare organisation, we would love to hear from you.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At Virtus, we value diversity, equity and inclusion and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and empowered to succeed. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities.

Apply now and join the Virtus Specialist Day Hospitals leadership team.

📌 Nursing Unit Manager | Specialist Day Hospital | Spring Hill
🏢 Virtus Health Day Hospitals
📍 Spring Hill