Nurse Unit Manager

Join an Organisation where we Serve Something Greater; See Something Greater; and Strive for Something Greater!

ABOUT YOUR NEW ROLE

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) to lead our Central Sterilising Services Department (CSSD) on a full-time, fixed-term basis covering maternity leave from May 2026 through April 2027.


WHY WORK FOR SVPHM

You will join a high performing team and a workplace with relationships built on mutual trust and respect. We value our staff and offer professional advancement in a respectful, collaborative and learning environment. Join the St Vincent’s Health Australia Group, and work for a truly values based organisation, who operate across VIC, NSW and QLD

• Salary packaging available (pay less tax and increase your take home pay!)
• Gain access to discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
• Option to join our workplace giving program, Give4Good
• A great work life balance with options to purchase additional leave
• Receive a staff discount on hospital admissions to any SVHA Private Hospital

ABOUT YOU

You will be a values-driven nursing leader with:

• Current Nursing registration with AHPRA
• Qualification in sterilisation & Infection control or equivalent
• Previous experience in CSSD Management role in an acute hospital
• Knowledge and application of sterilsation practices, relevant Australian Standards & Infection control principles
• Proven Leadership skills, high level of communication and interpersonal skills

ABOUT ST VINCENTS PRIVATE HOSPITAL MELBOURNE

Our experienced team of clinical professionals, care givers and support staff are equipped to provide the highest level of therapeutic, medical and surgical services. We work together to ensure patient safety, well-being and recovery. We are a not for profit Catholic private hospital which operates across four sites at Fitzroy, East Melbourne, Kew and Werribee.


APPLY NOW!

If this is the role for you, please hit the APPLY button now! Your application must include:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices, the principles of cultural diversity and promote a smoke free work environment.

St Vincent's Health Australia is committed to reconciliation and encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for all advertised positions. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au.


REQUIREMENTS:

Criminal record and/or child protection checks will be conducted and will form part of the selection criteria for this role.


SVPHM has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settings. You are therefore required to comply with the SVHA Staff Health Screening Immunisation Policy, which, depending on the role you perform in the organisation will require you to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).


HAVE A QUESTION AND WANT TO KNOW MORE:

If you would like to discuss this opportunity, please contact Lisa Barker – Perioperative Services Manager on 03- 9928 6005 for a confidential discussion.