Southern Highlands Private Hospital is a proud part of the Ramsay Health Care Group, providing high-quality healthcare to millions of people each year. Through a trusted network of hospitals, clinics, and services across Australia, Europe, and the United Kingdom, we are dedicated to clinical excellence and exceptional patient outcomes.
Job DescriptionAs the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) for the Operating Theatres, you will provide strategic leadership and clinical governance to ensure high-quality, patient-centred care throughout the perioperative and postoperative stages.
This pivotal leadership role requires clinical aptitude, dynamic planning, and supportive leadership to enable your nursing team to thrive.
About You
To succeed in this role, you must display strong clinical knowledge and competence within an acute surgical setting. You will hold a genuine passion for client care and a high standard of customer-focused service in line with Ramsay's core values.
Position Requirements:
- Relevant qualifications and Registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
- Minimum five (5) years’ postgraduate experience in the perioperative setting
- Demonstrated experience in leading and managing teams with a proven ability to drive operational efficiency and foster a culture of excellence
- Clinical Leadership and Management post graduate specialty qualifications will be highly regarded
- Experience managing clinical staff recruitment, rostering and performance management
- Exceptional communication skills with an ability to engage, influence and collaborate effectively with diverse alignment of objectives
What’s in it for You
At Ramsay, we care for our people by offering benefits that truly support your career, wellbeing and lifestyle, including:
- Grow your career with recognition programs, employee referral bonuses, scholarships, free access to LinkedIn Learning and the Ramsay Leadership Academy
- Save more every day with Ramsay Rewards, giving you exclusive deals at 100+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers and more
- Enjoy peace of mind with lower hospital cover costs and higher extras limits on services like General and Major Dental, plus pharmacy and allied health discounts
- Find balance through flexible rostering options, flexible leave and access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support 24/7
- Increase your take-home pay through salary packaging and novated leasing, plus discounts on leisure travel, gyms and lifestyle services.
Why Join Ramsay
At Ramsay Health Care, “people caring for people” is at the heart of everything we do. We are:
- Australia’s largest private hospital operator, with over 74 sites and 35,000 staff
- A values-led workplace where you’ll be supported personally and professionally
- A place with flexible, permanent and career-growth opportunities nationwide.
- Must provide or complete a National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months.
- Ramsay will require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.
Ready to feel cared for while you care for others? Experience the beautiful lifestyle of the Southern Highlands while advancing your leadership career.
Apply today and join us at Southern Highlands Private Hospital. All applications must be lodged online.
Close Date: 19.07.2026
Reference number: JR113771
Please Note:
Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com.au.
Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.
Skills Required
- Relevant qualifications and registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
- Minimum five (5) years' postgraduate experience in the perioperative setting
- Demonstrated experience in leading and managing teams to drive operational efficiency and a culture of excellence
- Clinical Leadership and Management postgraduate specialty qualifications
- Experience managing clinical staff recruitment, rostering and performance management
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to engage, influence and collaborate effectively
- National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months
- Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases
What We Do
Ramsay Health Care is a leading multinational healthcare provider and hospital network operating globally. It manages a comprehensive network of private hospitals, clinics, and mental health facilities across multiple countries, including Australia and the UK. The company is dedicated to providing a wide range of high-quality integrated health services and exceptional patient care through its extensive network of medical facilities.
