Company Description
Northern Private Hospital is a 70-bed surgical and medical hospital located in New Epping, 22km from Melbourne’s CBD. Opened in February 2024, Northern Private Hospital facilities include 4 operating theatres, cardiac cathertisation laboratory, day chemotherapy, sleep study unit, on-site pharmacy, pathology and radiology. The Northern Private is also directly linked to Northern Public Hospital. The hospital is operated and owned by Ramsay Health Care. 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.
Job Description
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Permanent Full-Time opportunity available
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We care about YOU! Access discounts on private health insurances, fitness passports, leisure & travel
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Salary sacrifice options & flexible leave programs: purchase additional annual leave!
An exciting opportunity has become available for a highly motivated and experienced clinician to join our management team at Northern Private Hospital! As the Nurse Unit Manager, you will be taking on a key leadership role within our medical ward.
You’ll be working closely with the clinical team to ensure the 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 Director of Clinical Services, you will be mentoring and leading a passionate team of nurses and clinical support staff so this role will suit an individual driven to help others succeed.
Key Responsibilities:
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Be accountable for the clinical, operational and professional leadership of the unit
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Ensure the delivery of safe, high‑quality patient care and optimal clinical outcomes
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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:
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Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
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Minimum of five (5) years’ post-graduate nursing experience
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Proven knowledge as a senior nurse or manager (highly desirable)
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Coronary Care Unit experience required. This role includes management of a co-located CCU, Medical and Day Infusion Unit.
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Flexibility to work within a dynamic team across the organisation
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Ability to work closely with the executive team and develop growth opportunities for the Hospital.
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Management or relevant post-graduate specialty qualifications will be highly regarded
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Experience or exposure to managing clinical staff recruitment, rostering and performance management
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Ability to effectively plan and manage financial, human and capital resources
What’s in it for You?
A competitive salary: A base hourly rate of $68.76 + superannuation, exclusive of penalties and allowances (*VIC Nurse/Midwifery Unit Manager*)
At Ramsay, we care for our people by offering benefits that truly support your career, wellbeing and lifestyle, including:
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Grow your career with recognition programs, employee referral bonuses, scholarships, free access to LinkedIn Learning and the Ramsay Leadership Academy
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Save more every day with Ramsay Rewards, giving you exclusive deals at 100+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers and more
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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
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Find balance through flexible rostering options, flexible leave and access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support 24/7
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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:
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Australia’s largest private hospital operator, with over 74 sites and 35,000 staff
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A values-led workplace where you’ll be supported personally and professionally
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A place with flexible, permanent and career-growth opportunities nationwide.
Additional Information
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Must provide or complete a National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months.
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According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children Check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.
Apply Now
Ready to feel cared for while you care for others? Apply today and join us at Northern Private Hospital. All applications must be lodged online.
Applications close: 9th July 2026
Reference number: JR112164
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.
