A unique and exciting opportunity has become available at Mater Private Hospital Mackay for an experienced full-time Nurse Unit Manager, with extensive experience in a leadership role within operating theatres. 

 The Mater Private Hospital Mackay has been providing excellence in clinical and pastoral care to the people of Mackay and its surrounds since 1927. Our hospital is a modern 105-bed facility featuring six operating theatres, a fully equipped day surgery unit with two procedure rooms and a wide range of specialist clinical services. This facility falls under the remit of the Nurse Unit Manager Operating Theatre Mackay.

The Nurse Unit Manager is responsible for providing exceptional clinical and professional leadership to the clinical area of the theatre services that drive patient centred outcomes and innovation across the Mackay Mater Facilities.

Salary Range $69.34 - $74.56 (Nurse Manager) plus superannuation and salary packaging of up to $15900 per annum. 

What you’ll be doing 
As the leader of this team, you will provide exceptional management and be responsible for the clinical, resource management, education, research and material accountabilities within this area. Additionally, in conjunction with the medical leadership of the service, you will ensure the provision of best practice, quality and safety aspects of patient care.  

Other duties and responsibilities include: 

• Caring for and leading a team of professionals 
• Communication and coordination of patient care across operation theatre teams 
• Engagement with stakeholders in other departments to ensure the highest quality patient care, that services are efficient, that patient safety is optimized, and to resolve barriers to patient flow. 
• Team management, including performance management and compliance with Human Resources processes 
• Delivery of work against relevant timeframes 

About you 
As an experienced leader you will drive innovation in your field; using evidence-based research to suggest new ways of doing things and take a positive and adaptive approach to embedding change. 

Your broad understanding of the health sector and your ability to work collaboratively provides you with a foundation to grow your business in line with the strategic vision of the organisation. 

Other skills and responsibilities include: 

• Extensive experience in operation theatre/general surgical environments with sound clinical expertise 
• Current AHPRA Nursing registration and Advanced Life Support certification 
• Ability to demonstrate strong capability in leading both the clinical and commercial aspects of a tertiary service 
• High level communication skills within a multidisciplinary environment 
• Demonstrated competence in cost centre management 
• Willingness to role model and promote the Mater values 

Please note, applications close on Monday the 31st of May 2024.

We may contact applicants prior to the closing date, so please don’t hesitate to apply now!