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Nurse Unit Manager (Theatre, CSSD, SSU)


Wide Bay

An exciting leadership opportunity exists for an experienced and motivated Nurse Unit Manager to lead and manage the Theatre, Short Stay, and Central Sterilising Supply Department at our Bundaberg facility. In this pivotal role, you will provide strong clinical and operational leadership to ensure the delivery of safe, efficient, and high-quality perioperative and short-stay services. You will foster a culture of excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement, while supporting professional development of your staff and ensuring optimal patient outcomes. This is a rewarding opportunity for a dynamic nurse leader to contribute to the ongoing growth of surgical services within one of Queensland’s key regional healthcare hubs.

Job details

Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Nursing
Classification Nurse Grade 7
Workplace Location Wide Bay
Job ad reference QLD/H2511WB669178
Closing date 24-Nov-2025
Job duration Permanent Full Time, 76 hrs p.f.
Contact person Fred Museta
Contact details (07) 4150 2482
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Take a chance, progress your career and discover all that the Wide Bay has to offer.

Your opportunity:

The Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) is a clinical manager, accountable at an advanced practice level for the coordination of patient-centred clinical practice and the provision of human and material resources within the Operating Theatre, Central Sterilising & Supply Department (CSSD) and Short Stay Unit. The NUM provides professional and operational leadership and direction to nursing staff, as well as operational leadership to administration, allied health, and operational staff, and is responsible for the facilitation and provision of quality and cost-effective nursing services which are consistent with contemporary standards and best practice within the Operating Theatre, CSSD and Short Stay Unit.

Find out more in the Role Description.

Our offer: You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $164,212 p.a., comprising salary between $132,562 - $143,924 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (NRG7) (Permanent Full Time, 76 hrs p.f.) (Applications will remain current for 12 months). Job Ad Reference: H2511WB699178

Other benefits include:  

  • Generous superannuation contribution (up to 12.75%)
  • Annual Leave Loading (17.5%)
  • Fantastic salary sacrificing benefits
  • Professional Development Allowance 
  • Professional Development Leave 
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Lower cost of living

Discover Bundaberg   

Bundaberg and the Coral Coast region is where the coastline meets the country, just four hours' drive north of Brisbane. Indulge in the region's fresh local produce, seafood and iconic drinks and enjoy endless stretches of family-friendly beaches and nearby national parks where you can camp, fish, swim and surf the day away. Bundaberg is the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef and has an enviable year-round climate. The city boasts excellent shopping, sporting, cultural, education and tourism facilities including Mon Repos Turtle Rookery.  

How to apply:

The Role Description and Information Package provide specific information on how to apply for the advertised position. ***APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ONLINE***

Join our Hospital and Health Service family and see what it's like to be in a supportive workplace with engaged teams working together to ensure

‘Care, connection and compassion for all'

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Last updated
2 May 2023

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