Nurse Unit Manager – Perioperative Services
Location: Hobart, Tasmania
Employment Type: Permanent | Full-time
Salary: Market-competitive salary package + super
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Nurse Unit Manager – Perioperative Services to join a well-established private healthcare organisation in Hobart.
This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced perioperative nurse looking to take the next step, overseeing a busy surgical service covering a broad range of specialties.

About the role
Lead and support the perioperative nursing team across multiple surgical specialties
Provide clinical leadership across theatre, anaesthetics and recovery/PACU
Oversee day-to-day operations, staffing, rostering and patient flow
Work closely with surgeons, anaesthetists and other clinical stakeholders
Support clinical governance, quality improvement and accreditation requirements
Lead, mentor and develop the nursing team
Promote a strong culture of patient safety and high-quality care

About you




Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
Previous experience as a NUM or ANUM or an Anaesthetist background with leadership experience
Strong perioperative nursing experience
Experience across multiple surgical specialties
Ideally, experience across theatre, anaesthetics and recovery/PACU
Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
Sound understanding of clinical governance and quality standards
Ability to lead a team within a rapid-paced surgical environment

What’s on offer
Permanent full-time position
Senior nursing leadership opportunity
Broad exposure across multiple surgical specialties
Supportive and collaborative clinical environment
Career development opportunities
Competitive salary package

We work with Theatres accross Australia, so if this position is not suitable please reach out to me for other opportunities.

📌 Nurse Unit Manager Perioperative Hobart
🏢 Talent Quarter Pty
📍 Hobart