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Nurse Unit Manager (Day Surgery Unit) - Cairns
Cairns
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Looking for more than just a nursing job? Join the Day Surgery Unit as a Nurse Unit Manager and make a real impact—while enjoying life in one of Australia’s most beautiful tropical regions. In this key role, you’ll provide expert clinical leadership and work with senior leaders to shape safe, effective service delivery. As part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, you’ll deliver high-quality, person-centred care while fostering a supportive, values-driven culture where staff can thrive.Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 7 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH686463 |
| Closing date | 20-Jul-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full Time |
| Contact person | Robert Pavich |
| Contact details | 07 4226 6315 Access the National Relay Service |
COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | INTEGRITY | RESPECT |
About us:
Working within Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service offers diverse clinical experiences in a dynamic and rewarding environment. Our nurses and midwives contribute to a culture of success through high-quality care, innovation, and strong professional governance, taking pride in their work and feeling empowered to perform at a high level.
With over 3,000 staff across more than 30 facilities—including 10 hospitals, community and primary health centres, residential mental health services, and correctional health—we deliver care from low to high complexity across all ages, supporting both urban and rural communities.
Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.
About your opportunity:
In this role you will.....
- Work collaboratively with peers and others to create a positive practice environment that achieves best practice outcomes.
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge and application of contemporary nursing/midwifery practice and theory.
- Coordinate clinical practice delivery in a clinical specialty or area of expertise.
- Integrate key objectives from the strategic plan (facility/division, clinical service) into service delivery for a clinical unit/department.
- Maintain the safety of recipients of healthcare services and staff by fostering safe work standards within the clinical practice environment.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
What we offer:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.
Learn what it's like to work with us, in an inclusive and supportive work environment.
Discover our dynamic and culturally diverse region through community and lifestyle.
Listen to what some of our staff have to say about working in our regions.
Visit our website to learn more about our hospitals and health centres.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are to apply online. If the information requested in the ‘how to apply’ section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application.
Documents
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