Clinical Nurse Manager at UnitingCare Queensland

Sunshine Coast Regional, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Nursing, People Leadership, Patient Advocacy, Orthopaedics, Urology, Vascular, Evidence-Based Patient Care, Cost Centre Budget Management, People Management, Quality Initiatives, Professional Development, Operational Leadership, Communication Skills, Team Leadership, Clinical Expertise

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Clinical Nurse Manager – 3B Surgical | Buderim Hospital Employment Term: Permanent Full Time Opportunity Available Location: Buderim Private Hospital, Sunshine Coast, QLD Remuneration: Competitive Salaried Position + Super + NFP Salary Packaging (save tax and increase your take home pay) Applications Close: 10th of April 2026 Applications may be reviewed as they are received, and therefore may result in the role closing early if the right applicant is found. Make a meaningful difference with Buderim Private Hospital As one of the Sunshine Coast’s largest hospitals, we provide a comprehensive range of surgical and medical services using the latest technology. This includes emergency, maternity, intensive care, cardiovascular, obstetric and gynaecology, urology, cancer care, general medicine, renal and respiratory services, orthopaedic and mental health care, among many others. With a deep connection to the Sunshine Coast that’s 40 years in the making, Buderim Private Hospital partners with our patients to deliver personalised one-on-one care from the heart and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. An integral part of our team, as a Clinical Nurse Manager, you’ll be encouraged to grow, develop and feel empowered to make the everyday easier for the people we care so passionately about. Let’s make a meaningful difference, together! Your part in our Buderim Hospital team Reporting to the Assistant Director of Clinical Services, you will oversee the operational leadership and development of our 3B Surgical Ward handling predominately orthopaedics and in addition urology and vascular patients, applying your operational knowledge, leadership capability and communication skills to effectively lead your team to success across our state-of-the-art complex. You’ll collaborate effectively with other healthcare leader in the hospital, including Nurse Management, working together to deliver optimal patient-outcomes through advancing the delivery of exceptional clinical care. A diverse role, you will: Achieve optimal patient outcomes and objectives through effective leadership and direction Lead your people through identifying opportunities for development, learning, and improvement. Build a cooperative working environment between members of a multi-disciplinary team, applying your skills to build a high functioning and outcome focused unit Maintain professional standards of practice through the evaluation of services and through key strategies Ensure optimal procurement and allocation of resources, including recruitment and budgeting to achieve optimal service objectives What makes a difference for us? As an advanced Clinician, you will demonstrate exceptional skills in Clinical Nursing, a passion for people leadership and strong patient advocacy. You’ll present with: Extensive senior clinical expertise and skills in Orthopaedics, urology or vascular Leadership experience in the provision of comprehensive evidence-based patient care Expertise and skills in managing a cost centre budget and people management Evidence of contribution to ongoing quality initiatives and improvements Ongoing commitment to self-evaluation and professional development Post-registration qualifications relevant to the area of nursing practice and/or people management/leadership qualifications are highly desirable. Willingness to obtain required vaccinations in line with hospitals infection control requirements, as well as undergo national criminal history check and functional assessment What makes a difference for you? NFP Salary Packaging: Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum. To learn more about this benefit watch the video via the following link: Salary Packaging Explained Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others We’d love you to be part of our UnitingCare family By joining our Hospitals, you’ll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. The second-largest Queensland employer, we’re a proud not-for-profit with more than 17,500 staff and 9, 000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital, and have been leading by example for more than 100 years. Our team are compassionate, inclusive and committed to the work we do, helping people live life in all its fullness. Child safe, Child friendly UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will: provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for children implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur Diversity & Inclusion Our approach is simple – everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position. Safe workplace We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety. UnitingCare is the second-largest Queensland employer, with more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of UnitingCare, BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital. When you join the UnitingCare family, you are part of something bigger. We are a proud not-for-profit with a compassionate and inclusive team who are committed to the work we do. People who want to make the world a little better through small moments that leave big impacts. For more than 100 years we’ve been inspired by our mission to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities. www.unitingcareqld.com.au We’re on a mission to make a meaningful difference every day, working with thousands of Australians to ensure they live life in all its fullness. We want people who are great as individuals, and even better in a team. People who stand up for what is right. Who are open to new ideas. Who champion innovation. Who lead through learning, and lead by example. So, if you’re looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference, to grow, thrive and to be rewarded, it’s time you joined our UnitingCare familiy. 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Responsibilities

The Clinical Nurse Manager will oversee the operational leadership and development of the 3B Surgical Ward, focusing primarily on orthopaedics, urology, and vascular patients. Responsibilities include achieving optimal patient outcomes through effective leadership, developing staff, building a cooperative multidisciplinary team environment, and maintaining professional standards.