About the role

Mater Private Hospital Redland is seeking a dedicated and experienced Nurse Unit Manager to lead our Perioperative Department. This is a permanent, full-time position (38 hours per week) offering an exciting opportunity to provide leadership and operational oversight in a dynamic surgical environment. This role is due to commence end of January 2026. We are looking for a passionate nursing professional with strong leadership skills and a commitment to delivering exceptional patient care.

This role involves managing theatres, endoscopy, day surgery, CSSD and the pre-admissions departments with over 110 staff. The successful candidate will possess a wealth of leadership experience in a perioperative setting, along with a strong business acumen and a genuine commitment to delivering exceptional patient care.

Salary Range: $71.42- $76.80 per hour (Nurse Unit Manager) plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

What you’ll be doing 
As the leader of this team, you will in collaboration with the General Manager set the direction for the department and be responsible for the clinical, resource management, education and material accountabilities of nursing 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 
• 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 
• Management of theatre utilisation and schedules 
• 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. 

Other skills and responsibilities include: 

• Extensive experience in Perioperative environments with sound clinical expertise 
• Current AHPRA Nursing registration
• Advanced Life Support certification (preferred)
• Strong VMO communication skills. 
• Innovative thinking mindset. 
• Adaptable to changing healthcare landscape. 
• Broad understanding of the private health sector
• Ability to demonstrate strong capability in leading both the clinical and commercial aspects of a patient centred service 
• High level communication skills within a multidisciplinary environment 
• Demonstrated competence in cost centre management 
• Willingness to role model and promote the Mater values 

Why join us?
Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education,  fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

• Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
• Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
• Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
• Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
• Convenient, discounted on-site parking
• Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
• Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

Applications close Friday 12th December 2025. Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

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