Nurse Unit Manager - Cardiology

The Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital is in a prime location with the closest beach only a 6-minute drive away and public transport available within a 2-min walk. The Hospital is owned and operated 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. 

An exciting opportunity has become available for a highly motivated and experienced nurse to join our clinical leadership team at Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital. As the Cardiac Services Nurse Manager, you will be taking on a key management role within our Cardiac ward/unit.

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 Assistant Director of Clinical Services (ADCS), 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:

• Be accountable for the clinical, operational and professional leadership of theward/ unit
• Ensure the delivery of safe, high‑quality patient care and optimal clinical outcomes
• Plan, implement and evaluate practices, processes and services in line with Ramsay Health Care standards, legislative requirements and best practice

Why You'll Love Working with Us 

• Supportive & Collaborative Team Culture – You’ll be part of a close-knit, multidisciplinary team that values your expertise, listens to your ideas, and celebrates your wins
• Breathtaking Location – Imagine finishing your shift and being minutes away from pristine beaches, lush hinterland trails, and vibrant coastal cafés!
• Positive Workplace Culture – Be part of a hospital that values diversity, inclusion, and the wellbeing of its staff as much as its patients

On offer for this position is a base hourly rate of $68.14 - $73.73 + superannuation, exclusive of penalties and allowances (*QLD RN/Midwife NUM 1 - NUM 4*).

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 leadership and/or management experience. You will also bring the following:

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum of 5 years’ current acute nursing experience
• Cardiology experience is not essential but highly desirable 
• Proven knowledge as a senior nurse or manager (highly desirable)
• Flexibility to work within a dynamic team across the organisation
• Management or relevant post-graduate specialty qualifications will be highly regarded
• Experience or exposure to managing clinical staff recruitment, rostering and performance management
• Ability to effectively plan and manage financial, human and capital resources

Employee Benefits 
At Ramsay, we care for our people by offering benefits that truly support your career, wellbeing and lifestyle, including:

• Grow your career with recognition programs, employee referral bonuses, scholarships, free access to LinkedIn Learning and the Ramsay Leadership Academy
• Save more every day with Ramsay Rewards, giving you exclusive deals at 100+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers and more
• 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
• Find balance through flexible rostering options, flexible leave and access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support 24/7
• Increase your take-home pay through salary packaging and novated leasing, plus discounts on leisure travel, gyms and lifestyle services.

• Must provide or complete a National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months.
• According to the role, Ramsay may require proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.

Apply Now
Ready to feel cared for while you care for others? Apply today and join us at Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital. All applications must be lodged online.

Applications close: 4th September 2026

Reference number: JR115449 

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.