Nurse Unit Manager – Perioperative Services

Full time Permanent | Bundaberg | Support of ANUM, CNS, RNs

$140K - $148K including Super + Amazing location in Bundaberg

Ready to Swap "Just a Nurse" for "The Nurse Who Runs the world"?

Let's be honest –you'vedone the hard yards.You'vesurvived the chaos of busy theatre lists, trained thegrads, sorted therosterdramas, andprobably fixedmore "urgent" printer issues than any clinician should have to. Nowit'stime someone put that experience to proper use.

We'reon the hunt for aNurse Unit Managerto lead Perioperative Services at a well-established day hospital in regional Queensland. This role has come up because thepreviousNUM smashed it sohard,they got promoted to Director of Nursing/GM. Big shoes, sure – but also apretty greatsign ofwhat'spossible here.

Thisisn'ta "sit in an office and never see a patient again" kind of leadership role either.You'llstay clinically switched on while stepping up to run the show, andyou'llget genuine exposure to DON/GM responsibilities whenthey'reaway – becausesomeone'sgot to keep the ship sailing straight.

About the Hospital:

This is a modern, multi-specialty day hospital with two theatres and a procedure room, handling everything from general surgery and endoscopy to ophthalmology, plastics,skinand vascular procedures.It'spartof a larger national hospital group, so you get the backing and support of a bigorganisation, minus the "just a number" feeling.Thinkregional charm with genuine professional support behind you.

The Team You’ll Be Leading

- Director of Nursing / General Manager




- You – Nurse Unit Manager
- ANUM
- Clinical Nurse Specialists
- Registered Nurses
- Support Team

What You’ll Be Doing

- Leading the day-to-day running of the perioperative unit (theatre efficiency, staffing, the whole show)
- Coaching and developing your team so they grow, not just survive
- Keeping quality, compliance and accreditation ticking along nicely
- Stepping into DON/GM duties whenneeded, becauseyou'reclearly the trusted second-in-charge
- Being the calm, capable presence when things get busy (which,let'sbe honest, they will)

About You

- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
- Perioperative experience, ideally with some ANUM, team leader or NUM runs on the board
- You can run a busy list and still crack a joke at handover
- Solid people skills – you can manage a roster clash without starting World War III
- Genuinely keen to grow into senior leadership, not just collect a recent title

Benefits

- $140K - $148K including Super + Amazing location in Bundaberg
- Predictable day hospital hours – no overnight shifts
- 12 weekspaid parental leave for eligible employees
- Employee referral bonus
- Great discounts at a large variety of retailers including Coles & Woolworths
- Regional lifestyleperks– shorter commutes, better coffee prices, and actual free parking

Additional information

- $140K - $148K including Super + Amazing location in Bundaberg
- No more 3am starts - day hospital hours with real work-life balance
- Small, tight-knit team where you'll actually know everyone's name

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📌 Nurse Unit Manager - Perioperative Services (Bundaberg East)
🏢 Sharp & Carter
📍 Bundaberg East