Company Description

Hollywood Private Hospital has a reputation for providing outstanding healthcare throughout the Western Australian community. From 1942, Hollywood has evolved into a modern facility. In recent years we have significantly grown to become the largest hospital in WA with more than nine hundred licenced beds. Hollywood is also the largest private hospital in Australia. Hollywood provides care for patients across a wide range of disciplines including cardiology, gastroenterology, general medicine, general surgery, neurosurgery, oncology, orthopaedics, palliative care, psychiatry, rehabilitation, and urology. Our Ramsay core values are the foundation of the hospital and, along with the Hollywood Spirit, include Respect for the Individual, Teamwork, Contribution to the Community and Pursuit of Excellence.

The Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care. Ramsay provides high-quality healthcare to millions of people each year through a network of hospitals, clinics and services in Australia, Europe, and the United Kingdom.

Job Description

Join the clinical leadership team at Hollywood Private Hospital as a Full-Time Nurse Unit Manager, providing solid clinical and operational leadership across the General Surgical environment.

Working closely with the Deputy Director of Clinical Services Surgical Specialties, you will be responsible for the effective day-to-day management of the unit, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, and patient-centred care. Working closely with medical, nursing, and multidisciplinary teams, you will lead and support staff while promoting a positive culture of teamwork, accountability, professional development and continuous improvement.

You will play a key role in ensuring clinical standards, quality requirements and organisational objectives are consistently achieved while supporting an excellent experience for patients and their families.

About You

You are an experienced Registered Nurse and clinical leader with strong acute surgical nursing knowledge and experience and the ability to lead a busy clinical team.

You demonstrate sound clinical judgement, excellent communication, and strong organisational skills. You are confident managing competing priorities, supporting staff and making decisions in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

You are passionate about developing people, improving clinical outcomes, and delivering safe, compassionate, and patient-centred care.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide effective clinical and operational leadership for the nursing team.




- Ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, and patient-centred nursing care.
- Oversee the day-to-day management and coordination of the unit.
- Lead, support, and develop nursing staff to achieve clinical and professional standards.
- Promote a positive and collaborative team culture.
- Ensure appropriate staffing and resource management to support safe patient care.
- Monitor patient care, clinical outcomes and compliance with relevant standards and policies.
- Support the implementation and monitoring of quality improvement initiatives.
- Identify and manage clinical risks and escalate issues appropriately.
- Work collaboratively with medical practitioners, allied health professionals, and other key stakeholders.
- Provide clinical support and guidance to nursing staff.
- Facilitate staff performance, education, development, and competency requirements.
- Participate in recruitment, orientation and onboarding of staff as required.
- Manage patient and family concerns professionally and appropriately.
- Ensure accurate clinical documentation and reporting requirements are maintained.
- Contribute to accreditation, clinical governance, and quality improvement activities.
- Manage incidents, complaints, and other clinical matters in accordance with hospital procedures.
- Promote infection prevention and control, workplace health and safety and risk management practices.
- Support the implementation of organisational policies, procedures, and initiatives.
- Maintain a strong focus on patient and family experience.
- Undertake other duties as directed by the Director of Clinical Services.

You Will Also Bring

- Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse.
- Demonstrated clinical leadership and management experience.
- Strong recent experience in an acute Surgical nursing environment.
- Robust clinical assessment, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop a diverse nursing team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a busy clinical environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to patient safety,



quality improvement, and clinical governance.
- Understanding of relevant nursing standards, legislation, and healthcare requirements.
- Ability to build effective relationships with medical, nursing, allied health, and support teams.
- Demonstrated ability to manage challenging situations and resolve issues professionally.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and evidence-based practice.
- Strong computer literacy and ability to work with relevant clinical and administrative systems.
- Commitment to Ramsay Health Care's values and the Ramsay Way.

What’s in it for You:

At Ramsay, we care for our people by offering benefits that truly support your career, wellbeing, and lifestyle, including:

- Grow your career with recognition programs, employee referral bonuses, scholarships, free access to LinkedIn Learning and the Ramsay Leadership Academy.
- Save more every day with Ramsay Rewards, giving you exclusive deals at 100+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers and more.
- Enjoy peace of mind with lower hospital cover costs and higher extras limits on services like General and Major Dental, plus pharmacy and allied health discounts.
- Find balance through flexible rostering options, flexible leave and access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support 24/7.
- Increase your take-home pay through salary packaging and novated leasing, plus discounts on leisure travel, gyms, and lifestyle services.

Why Join Ramsay:

At Ramsay Health Care, “people caring for people” is at the heart of everything we do. We are:

- Australia’s largest private hospital operator, with over seventy-four sites and 35,000 staff
- A values-led workplace where you’ll be supported personally and professionally.
- A place with adaptable, permanent, and career-growth opportunities nationwide.

Additional Information

- Must provide or complete a National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months.
- According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children Check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.

Apply:

Ready to feel cared for while you care for others? Apply today. All applications must be lodged online.

Applications close: 30th September 2026

Reference number: JR115856

Please Note:

Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com.au.

Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

📌 Clinical Nurse Manager – Surgical (Nedlands)
🏢 Hollywood Private Hospital Ramsay Health
📍 Nedlands