Nurse Unit Manager – High Dependency Unit | Melbourne

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Nurse Unit Manager to lead the establishment and ongoing management of the High Dependency Unit at a private hospital in Melbourne. This maximum-term, full-time position is available until 20 October 2027, with the possibility of becoming permanent. The unit provides care for patients across a diverse range of specialties, including surgical, plastic, general, ENT, paediatric, orthopaedic, and cardiac telemetry.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Key achievements in this role will include successfully building the ward with a high-performing team along with delivering safe, consistent patient-centred care. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated Registered Nurse with proven leadership skills to contribute to the delivery of outstanding patient outcomes, whilst positively impacting culture to grow their leadership abilities.

REQUIREMENTS

- Current Nursing Registration with AHPRA;
- Experience in the acute medical and surgical setting is highly desirable;
- Excellent clinical assessment, decision-making, and problem-solving skills;
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organisational abilities;
- A commitment to patient-centred care and continuous quality improvement;




- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and manage challenging situations;
- Resilience and adaptability in a dynamic clinical environment;
- Commitment to teamwork, patient safety, and professional growth.

PERKS

- Recognition programs and employee referral bonuses;
- Free access to LinkedIn Learning for ongoing professional development;
- Exclusive discounts at 100+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers, and more;
- Reduced hospital cover costs with higher extras limits on services such as general and major dental, plus pharmacy and allied health discounts;
- Flexible rostering options, flexible leave arrangements, and 24/7 access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support;
- Opportunities to increase take-home pay through salary packaging and novated leasing, along with discounts on leisure travel, gyms, and lifestyle services.

ABOUT THE FACILITY

Situated in Melbourne, this cutting-edge private surgical and medical hospital boasts a comprehensive range of amenities. With 8 fully equipped operating theatres, 3 specialized procedure rooms, a spacious day surgery center, a High Dependency Unit, a dedicated Dermatology Centre, and state-of-the-art interventional imaging services, the facility is at the forefront of advanced medical care.

📌 Nurse Unit Manager – High Dependency Unit | Melbourne
🏢 IHR Group
📍 Melbourne