Nurse Unit Manager-Operating Theatres

## Job Description:* **Lead a high-performing team in a major perioperative service**, with the opportunity to shape service delivery, clinical culture, and staff capability across 11 theatres.* **Genuine leadership autonomy and support** — work closely with an engaged Perioperative Services Manager who values innovation, collaboration, and empowered decision-making.* **Significant investment in theatre upgrades, technology and surgical innovation**, ensuring you lead a department with strong resources, modern facilities, and a commitment to continuous improvement.**St Vincent’s Private Hospital Melbourne – East Melbourne****Join an organisation where we *Serve Something Greater; See Something Greater; and Strive for Something Greater*.**## ## ## **About the Role**An exciting leadership opportunity is now available for a **Nurse Unit Manager** to lead our Operating Theatres at our **East Melbourne campus**. Our perioperative service consists of **11 operating theatres** delivering a wide range of surgical specialties. We are seeking a dynamic and collaborative leader who brings passion, engagement, and a commitment to exceptional patient-centred care.This is a **full-time position** reporting directly to the **Perioperative Services Manager**.## ## ## **Key Responsibilities**In this role, you will:* Provide visible and effective clinical and operational leadership across the theatre suite* Foster a supportive and inclusive culture, promoting mentorship, staff development, and high engagement* Build and maintain strong relationships with clinicians, nursing teams, and key stakeholders* Contribute to budget planning, resource allocation, and service optimisation* Demonstrate sound knowledge of workforce and labour management* Prioritise and coordinate workflow to ensure the safe, efficient delivery of patient care* Champion quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice## ## ## ## **About You**You will be a values-driven nursing leader with:* Current **AHPRA registration** as a Registered Nurse* Demonstrated leadership capability in a perioperative or acute care setting* Strong clinical decision-making and critical-thinking skills* Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills* A commitment to patient safety, quality outcomes, and service excellence* The ability to lead teams through periods of growth, change, and innovation## ## ## At St Vincent’s Private Hospital Melbourne, you will be part of a high-performing team built on trust, respect, and genuine collaboration. We invest in our people and provide opportunities for professional growth in a supportive learning environment.You will also enjoy:* Being part of the **St Vincent’s Health Australia Group**, a truly values-based organisation with hospitals across VIC, NSW and QLD* **Salary packaging** to increase your take-home pay* **Fitness Passport** membership access* Access to our **Give4Good** workplace giving program* Options to purchase **additional leave** for greater work–life balance* Staff discounts on hospital admissions across all SVHA Private Hospitals## ## ## ## **About St Vincent’s Private Hospital Melbourne**St Vincent’s Private Hospital Melbourne is a not-for-profit Catholic private hospital providing exceptional medical, surgical, and therapeutic services. Our four campuses—Fitzroy, East Melbourne, Kew and Werribee—are supported by a dedicated team focused on delivering care with compassion, dignity, and excellence.## ## ## ## **How to Apply**If this sounds like your next career move, **click APPLY now**.Applications must include:* Cover Letter* Resume## ## ## **Our Commitment to Diversity & Safety**We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices, cultural diversity and a smoke-free workplace.St Vincent’s Health Australia welcomes applications from **Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples**.For more information, please visit our Reconciliation page or contact: ** **This role requires:* Criminal record and/or child protection checks* Compliance with the **SVHA Staff Health Screening Immunisation Policy**, including mandatory vaccinations (e.g., influenza)## For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact: **Lisa Barker – Perioperative Services Manager on 03-** ** **## Closing Date:2 December :59pm## Reconciliation Action Plan:*At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.**For further information, visit https or get in contact at *## Code of Conduct:Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent’s is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD. Our founder, Mary Aikenhead’s vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do.From modest beginnings, St Vincent’s Health Australia is today the nation’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities. The St Vincent’s family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more.#J-18808-Ljbffr