Nurse Unit Manager - Anaesthetics / PACU na Epworth

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. 

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.

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.

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.

This is an exciting opportunity to experience the Nurse Unit Manager – Anaesthetics and PACU for a 12-month secondment.  The Nurse Unit Manager is responsible for the ongoing development of the Anaesthetic and PACU teams from both a strategic and operational perspective in collaboration with the Perioperative Leadership team and Stakeholders. Reporting to the Associate Director Perioperative Services and supported by the Theatre Leadership Team, the role includes, but is not limited to:

• Leading and managing a large team, while building a culture of support and mentorship to ensure positive staff engagement
• Overseeing the daily operational running of up to 12 operating theatres each day including labour management
• Understanding of staff requirements and rostering using MyRoster
• Managing quality and risk as it relates to the anaesthetics and PACU department
• Ensuring the safety of staff and patients is at the forefront of everything you do
• Building a strong rapport with internal and external stakeholders across Epworth
• Commitment to adopt and implement change to improve Patient and Staff experience
• Assist in day to day management of the Anaesthetics/PACU team

You will have:

You are a proven nursing leader who has well-developed people management, organisational and financial acumen skills.  An excellent communicator, you have a supportive and engaging style that enables you to easily build rapport with your team, key stakeholders, patients and their families.  You foster a supportive environment for patients and staff and enjoy actively contributing to the learning and development of others.   

• Current nursing registration with AHPRA
• Possess excellent communication and customer liaison skills with proven ability to motivate and lead a team
• Extensive Anaesthetic/PACU experience
• Committed to achieving high quality clinical outcomes
• Demonstrated experience in building relationships with all stakeholders 
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing environments
• Demonstrated ability in financial management and understanding of budgets

Position Description          Inherent Requirements

We will review applications as we receive them.

About Epworth Freemasons

Located in East Melbourne, close to public transport and the CBD, Epworth Freemasons provides a range of world-class health services. As one of Victoria's leading maternity hospitals, Epworth Freemasons specialises in women’s and men’s health services including breast and gynaecological surgery, endoscopy and urology. Epworth Freemasons also offers comprehensive cancer care, and a full range of surgical services, including robotic assisted surgery, orthopaedics and ICU care.

Postgraduate qualification in Perioperative/ Perianaesthesia nursing or working towards

Postgraduate qualification in Nursing (Management & Leadership) highly desirable 

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:

• Salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
• Relocation assistance is available for approved candidates

At Epworth, we care.

We care about our patients and we care about our people.  We care about keeping everyone safe.  We care about valuing and empowering our people, and growing careers.  And we care about giving our people support and flexibility to thrive, and contribute to our communities.

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.

Enquire/ Apply

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

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

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.