Nurse Unit Manager - Orthopaedic Ward

Posted 18 Days Ago
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Hiring Remotely in Victoria, AUS
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Senior level
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The Role
Lead clinical, operational and professional management of the Lower Limb Orthopaedics ward. Ensure safe, high-quality patient care, staff leadership, rostering, recruitment, resource and financial management, and adherence to Ramsay standards, policies and best practice.
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Company Description

Ramsay provides high quality healthcare to millions of people each year through a network of hospitals, clinics and services in Australia, Europe and the United Kingdom. The Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care. 

The Avenue Hospital is now hiring! 

The Avenue is an advanced 152 bed private surgical and medical hospital located in the inner city suburb of Windsor. The Avenue Hospital together with some of Australia’s leading orthopaedic surgeons has developed a reputation for excellence in orthopaedic surgery including joint replacement and the management of sports injuries. It also has one of the longest established and most reputable Bariatric (Obesity) surgical programs in Australia.

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has become available for a highly motivated and experienced Orthopaedic Nurse to join our management team at The Avenue! As the Nurse Unit Manager, you will be taking on a key leadership role within our Lower Limb Orthopaedics ward. 

About the Role

You’ll be working closely with the clinical team to ensure the provision of high standard patient care and efficient management of staff and resources. This will be with the overall goal of ensuring excellence in care delivery in line with policies and procedures and best practice. Reporting into the Assistant Director of Clinical Services, you will be mentoring and leading a well-established team of nurses and clinical support staff so this role will suit an individual driven to help others succeed.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Be accountable for the clinical, operational and professional leadership of the unit
  • Ensure the delivery of safe, high‑quality patient care and optimal clinical outcomes
  • Plan, implement and evaluate practices, processes and services in line with Ramsay Health Care standards, legislative requirements and best practice

About You

The successful NUM thrives in a complex and demanding environment and is able to work collaboratively with medical, nursing and executive colleagues. They strive for continuous improvement, quality and safety initiatives, workforce management and effective resource utilisation to achieve excellence in care delivery.

To succeed in this role, you will bring a strong clinical skillset, with recent management experience. You will also bring the following:

  • Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
  • Minimum of 5 years’ recent acute nursing and recent orthopaedic experience
  • Proven knowledge as a senior nurse or manager (highly desirable)
  • Flexibility to work within a dynamic team across the organisation
  • Management or relevant post-graduate specialty qualifications will be highly regarded
  • Experience or exposure to managing clinical staff recruitment, rostering and performance management
  • Ability to effectively plan and manage financial, human and capital resources

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. 

Additional Information

  • Must provide or complete a National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months. 

  • According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children Check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases. 

Apply:  

Ready to feel cared for while you care for others? Apply today and join us at The Avenue Hospital. All applications must be lodged online. 

Applications close: 21st August 2026

Reference number: 114807

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

  • Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
  • Minimum of 5 years recent acute nursing and recent orthopaedic experience
  • Proven knowledge as a senior nurse or manager
  • Flexibility to work within a dynamic team across the organisation
  • Management or relevant post-graduate specialty qualifications
  • Experience or exposure to managing clinical staff recruitment, rostering and performance management
  • Ability to effectively plan and manage financial, human and capital resources
  • Provide or complete a National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months
  • Working-With-Children Check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases (may be required)
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The Company
90,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1964

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.

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