Nurse Unit Manager – Theatre (Relocate to Rural VIC)
Drive perioperative leadership in regional VIC! Lead theatres & CSSD, support a high-performing team, and make a genuine community impact. Apply Now!
- 4 weeks paid temporary accommodation - suitable for a family
- Receive mentorship and support from current onsite theatre NUM
- $18,000 in salary packaging
Location: Western Victoria
Hours: Permanent fulltime
Salary: $71.92ph + Super & $18k Salary Packaging
Start Date: ASAP
This role is ideal for an experienced theatre ANUM who is passionate about leadership, wants to make a genuine impact within the local community, and is looking to further progress their career within a respected regional health service.
The Role:
You will oversee two operating theatres and the CSSD department, leading day-to-day operations, workforce coordination, and clinical standards across the service. Working alongside an experienced and stable perioperative team, you will be supported by the current Theatre NUM throughout the transition, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to step into leadership within a collaborative and well-supported environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide operational and clinical leadership across perioperative services
- Oversee two operating theatres and the CSSD department
- Coordinate elective and emergency theatre activity
- Ensure compliance with sterilisation and infection control standards
- Manage workforce planning, rostering, and staff performance
- Support and mentor ANUMs, senior clinicians, and perioperative staff
- Drive quality improvement and accreditation initiatives
- Maintain efficient theatre flow and day-to-day operational performance
- Foster a positive and supportive team culture focused on workforce retention
- Current AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse
- 2+ years Theatre ANUM experience or higher
- Demonstrated understanding of CSSD operations and sterilisation standards
- Experience overseeing or working closely with CSSD services
- Previous experience in regional or rural healthcare settings
- Postgraduate qualification in perioperative nursing
- Up to $18,000 salary packaging benefits
- 4 weeks free accommodation plus an additional 4 weeks accommodation support
- Community integration support for partners and families
- Mentorship and support from the existing NUM who remains onsite
- Strong career progression pathway/opportunities
- Receive 1 ADO for 40 hours worked
- Excellent regional lifestyle and work-life balance
- Social club and gym membership benefits
- Free onsite parking
This is a highly experienced theatre team with strong clinical capability and excellent workforce stability. The department is fully recruited, offering incoming leadership the opportunity to focus on team development, service coordination, and continuous improvement.
The current Theatre NUM remains onsite during transition and will provide full mentorship and support to ensure a successful onboarding experience.
This location offers an affordable regional lifestyle with access to outdoor recreation, wineries, coastal destinations, and excellent public and private schooling options.
Why Redstone?
At Redstone Recruitment, we connect nurses with leadership opportunities that align with their experience, career goals, and lifestyle aspirations — whether you're seeking progression, stability, or a regional lifestyle change.
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