About the role

Mater Private Hospital is seeking an experienced Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) to lead the Gynaecology, Urology, and Plastics Surgical Unit in a full-time, 12-month maximum term role from June 2026 – July 2027.

The Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) is a Registered Nurse who carries overall responsibility for the organisation and management of the clinical unit. By providing a clear focus for clinical and operational leadership, the NUM facilitates provision of a high standard of holistic patient/client centred care, to maximise effective management of clinical, financial and human resources within a quality and risk management framework.

Nurse Unit Managers (NUMs) as Registered Nurses at Mater Health Services practice within the relevant Standards for Nurses as per the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and other legislation, standards and codes that can impact or inform the evidence based practice of Nursing and are accountable for their own practice.

Salary range: $76.80 per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

What you’ll be doing

Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to): 

• Management of our Gynaecology, Urology and Plastics Surgical unit in partnership with our medical, nursing and administrative teams
• Identifying and implementing opportunities for clinical service development and improvement in collaboration with the Assistant Director of Clinical Services – Mater Private
• Developing, improving and monitoring systems and processes to ensure service is managed effectively and efficiently
• Professional line management of the nursing team
• Achieve optimal patient outcomes throughout the patient journey and continuum of care across Mater Health
• Maintain current knowledge and skills to ensure continued professional growth
• Leading by example to provide high level clinical care for our patients
• Utilising expert level communication strategies to guide the team in achieving the unit’s goals

This specialist team will see you managing an established team with a great mix of new graduates and highly experienced nursing staff, so you will need the ability to work with a diverse range of people in a range of specialties.

About you

Your highly developed clinical and management leadership skills will see you leading the team, and your drive and innovative approach will see you further developing the modes of care to improve the experience and outcomes for patients.

To be considered for the role you must have:

• Extensive post-graduate specialty nursing experience, preferably minimum 5 years
• Current AHPRA nursing registration
• Solid understanding of private health care
• Proven use of exceptional communication skill to motivate and lead a team to achieve goals
• Strong change management skills and influencing/negotiating experience
• Excellent time management skills
• The ability to effectively manage a clinical cost centre

Post graduate clinical or management qualifications will also be very highly regarded

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. #GETBETTERWITHMATER

Applications close Sunday 12th April 2026 –please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW. Direct applications only — we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).

Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Visit our Reconciliation webpage. 

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