Job Description
/n /n Company Description/n /n /n Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients. /n At Epworth, we are united in our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace—one that is culturally safe and respectful of the enduring cultural and spiritual connections of our people. /n We value all differences, ensure equitable practices, and empower individuals to lead and learn inclusively in their everyday interactions. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging. /n Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters. /n /n /n

Job Description
/n /n /n Nurse Unit Manager – Orthopaedics | 5 Lee /n /n
- Permanent, full-time Nurse Unit Manager prospect at Epworth Richmond /n
- Lead a 37-bed acute Orthopaedic surgical ward within one of the Asia-Pacific region’s largest joint replacement services /n
- Shape a high-performing team and influence the delivery of exceptional Orthopaedic care /n /n Lead where clinical excellence, experience and teamwork come together /n We are seeking an experienced and passionate Nurse Unit Manager to lead 5 Lee, our 37-bed acute Orthopaedic surgical ward at Epworth Richmond. /n This is an exciting chance to take the lead within a significant Orthopaedic service, where our teams perform more than 4,000 knee and hip replacement surgeries each year and care for more than 1,100 Orthopaedic trauma patients.



/n 5 Lee provides care across a diverse acute surgical caseload, including joint replacement and revision surgery, spinal and upper-limb procedures, fractures, Orthopaedic trauma and pre and post-operative recovery. /n As Nurse Unit Manager, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the culture, capability and performance of your unit, leading an experienced nursing workforce and working alongside highly skilled medical and allied health professionals to deliver exceptional outcomes for patients. /n You’ll bring together clinical leadership, people leadership and operational management to create an environment where your team can thrive and every patient receives safe, individualised and exceptional care. /n You will make an impact by: /n /n
- Providing visible, inspiring clinical and professional leadership to the 5 Lee team /n
- Driving exceptional patient care, experience, quality and clinical outcomes /n
- Leading the effective management of patient flow across a busy acute surgical environment /n
- Building, developing and retaining an engaged, capable and high-performing workforce /n
- Creating a culture that supports learning, professional development and continuous improvement /n
- Leading workforce planning, recruitment and retention while supporting the professional development of your team /n
- Managing financial performance, budgets, resources and operational priorities /n




- Promoting a strong culture of safety and supporting occupational health and safety requirements /n
- Building collaborative relationships with nursing, medical, allied health and other key stakeholders /n
- Supporting the broader goals and strategic priorities of Epworth HealthCare /n /n /n /n Qualifications/n /n /n About you /n You’ll be an experienced nursing leader who brings energy, credibility and a genuine passion for developing people. /n You’ll be confident balancing the clinical, operational and workforce priorities of a busy acute surgical ward while maintaining an unwavering focus on quality, safety and exceptional patient care. /n You will bring: /n /n
- Current nursing registration with AHPRA /n
- Demonstrated nursing leadership experience, ideally as a Nurse Unit Manager or Associate Nurse Unit Manager /n
- Strong acute surgical nursing experience, with Orthopaedic experience highly regarded /n
- Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant clinical or leadership discipline, or progress towards postgraduate qualifications /n
- Contemporary knowledge of best practice in clinical nursing /n
- Strong communication, collaboration and stakeholder management skills /n
- Demonstrated commitment to achieving high-quality clinical and patient outcomes /n
- The ability to inspire, engage and develop high-performing teams /n
- Strong relationship-building skills across multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders /n
- An understanding of workforce planning, financial management, budgets and effective resource utilisation /n
- The flexibility and adaptability to lead effectively within a dynamic acute healthcare environment /n /n Position Description Inherent Requirements /n /n /n Additional Information/n /n /n Grow

📌 Nurse Unit Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Epworth
📍 Melbourne