Nurse Unit Manager - General Surgical (1 East Freemasons)

Job Description

Lead. Inspire. Deliver outstanding surgical care.

An exciting opportunity is now available for a full-time Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) to lead our dynamic team on 1 East, a thriving surgical ward delivering high-quality care across urology, gastroenterology, general surgery, and breast surgery.

In this pivotal leadership role, you’ll drive clinical excellence, shape patient outcomes, and lead a passionate team dedicated to compassionate, patient-centred care.

About the Role

Reporting to the Director Clinical & Maternity Services, you will combine your expert clinical knowledge with innovative leadership to guide a high-performing, multidisciplinary team. You’ll play a key role in leading change, improving outcomes, and delivering safe, exceptional care in a respected environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Providing strong, visible leadership to the surgical nursing team
• Overseeing day-to-day operational management of the unit
• Coordinating and optimising patient care delivery
• Driving performance by monitoring and achieving key KPIs
• Mentoring and developing ANUMs and emerging nurse leaders
• Collaborating closely with medical and allied health teams
• Championing clinical governance, quality improvement, and patient safety initiatives
• Managing patient assessments and complex clinical presentations

About You

You’re a motivated and experienced Registered Nurse leader who thrives in a fast-paced surgical environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional care.

You will bring:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience at ANUM level (or equivalent senior leadership experience)
• Strong clinical expertise in acute general surgical nursing (highly regarded)
• A collaborative, supportive, and engaging leadership style
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to prioritise, manage time, and lead effectively
• Commitment to continuous professional development
• Passion for patient-centred, high-quality outcomes

Why Join Us?

Be part of a highly skilled, supportive multidisciplinary team where your leadership will truly make a difference. This is your opportunity to shape the future of surgical care, mentor others, and grow your career in a rewarding and respected environment.

Position Description        Inherent Requirements

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) through AHPRA
• Relevant management qualification (e.g. Graduate Diploma in Health Management or equivalent), or working towards / willingness to commence within an agreed timeframe
• Postgraduate qualification in perioperative, surgical nursing, or a related specialty area relevant to General Surgery
• Current membership with an appropriate professional body (e.g. Australian College of Nursing or similar)

Additional Information

Why Join Epworth?

At Epworth, it’s a community.

It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Epworth’s enhanced Not for Profit status provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, plus $2,650 meals and entertainment allowance leading to greater take home pay
• Discounted private health insurance
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia!

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This includes First Nations peoples, people with disability, mature-age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. We are committed to providing an equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free recruitment experience for everyone.

If you need support during the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to let us know what you need to participate fully and confidently. We understand that sharing your needs can feel daunting, so please know that any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.

Ready to Make a Difference?

To apply, click the I'm Interested button to attach your CV and cover letter.

For more information about the role, refer to the attached position description or contact [email protected] or call (03) 9426 0606.

Apply now....we have over 8,000 perspectives at Epworth and we’re ready to welcome yours!

Please Note:  Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position may be filled before the application closing date.

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.