Nurse Unit Manager - Perioperative Services

  • Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia, 2650
  • Permanent
  • Closing on: Sep 20 2025
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Position Description

Calvary Riverina Hospital

Permanent Full Time- Nurse Unit Manager- Perioperative Services

  • Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
  • Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
  • NUM1 position
  • Australia's number-one most attractive employer according to Randstad 2025 Survey
About the role
 
We are seeking a motivated Nursing Unit Manager (Level 1) to join our supportive and developing team. The NUM 1 is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of perioperative services in the main hospital theatre complex, ensuring smooth and efficient workflow, in addition to providing leadership and management of staff, services and resources to ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and quality nursing care.
 
The successful applicant will bring energy and enthusiasm to the role and work collaboratively with the Nurse Unit Manager of the Surgicentre (the off site day surgery unit) under the direction of the Deputy Director of Perioperative Services.
 
The role is a full time position, working predominantly Monday - Friday flexible shift times between 7:30 and 18:30
 
Your main duties will include:
  • Fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
  • Managing the day to day operations of the unit.
  • Maintaining high clinical standards within the unit. 
About you
  • Current AHPRA registration
  • A minimum of 3 years post graduate experience in public and/or private health care sector
  • Proven management or leadership experience
For further information please contact Hannah Jones, Deputy Director Perioperative Services on Hannah.Jones@calvarycare.org.au
 
Why work for Calvary?
 
At Calvary, our staff matter. 
 
With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.
 
Your benefits: 
  • NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships 
  • Paid parental leave 
  • Training, development pathways and career opportunities
  • Flexible hours that make sense for you
As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.
 
Please note the following:
  • As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
  • You may be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including COVID-19, influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella
 

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