• Full time, ongoing role 38 hours per week 
• Parkville location, with multiple public transport options available, with flexible, hybrid working  
• $127,722 - $132,371 (pro-rata for part-time) + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave 

The Royal Women’s Hospital is one of Australia’s oldest and most distinguished tertiary hospitals dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of women and newborns, offering specialised services within maternity, neonatal and women’s health.  Our goal is to be the best place to work, learn and contribute, and to provide exceptional experiences for our patients and consumers.

About the team

5 North (5N) is a 22-bed medical and surgical ward providing inpatient care with a strong focus on Women’s Health, including gynaecological oncology and breast cancer services. The Women’s Hospital delivers comprehensive care for a wide range of gynaecological conditions and serves as a tertiary referral centre for women experiencing chronic pelvic pain, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, menopause-related concerns, pelvic floor disorders, and other urogynaecological conditions. Women with medical complications in early pregnancy are managed by the gynaecology units. 

About the role

As the Nurse Unit Manager, 5 North Surgical Ward, you will provide strong clinical and operational leadership, with accountability for the day-to-day management of human, financial and material resources. You will lead a high-performing nursing team, aligning clinical practice with the ward’s strategic direction, operational priorities and quality and safety frameworks.

You will oversee the delivery of safe, efficient and evidence-based nursing care, ensuring high standards of clinical governance and a consistently positive patient experience. Working collaboratively within a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in fostering a culture of excellence, professionalism and compassionate care for every patient on their surgical journey.

About you

The ideal candidate is an engaging and resilient leader with strong communication and interpersonal skills, who leads with empathy, collaborates effectively across disciplines, and inspires trust, accountability and excellence within their team while remaining calm and solutions-focused in a fast-paced surgical environment.

You’ll bring with you:

• AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Recent clinical management/leadership experience
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrated ability to organise self and others to achieve goals and objectives, and the ability to manage and support others to succeed in their roles
• Interest in Women’s Health nursing
• Strong stakeholder engagement
• Proficiency with using a computer, including Microsoft applications, email and the internet.

Desirable

• Postgraduate management qualifications or working towards
• Qualifications or experience in advanced clinical nursing and complex care nursing

Our benefits

At the Women’s you will enjoy a culture that is collaborative, supportive and passionate about learning.  We have a strong sense of purpose, and engage in meaningful work every day.  We offer our people a range of rewarding benefits, including:

• Up to $11,660 in salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted financial, lifestyle and health options, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
• Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists
• Onsite post office, eateries, retail stores and library services
• Breastfeeding and pumping rooms, and a range of daycare centres nearby
• Mentoring, learning and career development opportunities
• Five weeks annual leave.

Inclusion and belonging

The Women’s celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community.  We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.  We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles. We are committed to gender equity principles, and our people have an awareness of and sensitive approach to violence against women and family violence matters.  We are proudly Breastfeeding Association accredited and, as a child safe organisation, have a strong commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

Join us!

If you feel this role is right for you we warmly invite you to apply, and encourage your early application.  All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and a valid Working with Children Check.  Clinical staff are required to be vaccinated against, or demonstrate immunity to, COVID-19, influenza, and a range of other diseases. 

Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, or if you require an accessible copy of the position description, you are most welcome to reach out to the contact person listed.  We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.

For more information, please view the Position Description for this role. 

For a confidential discussion, please contact Jane Lynch on (03) 8345 83452821 or Jane.Lynch@thewomens.org.au.

Application closing date: 12 March 2026