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Overview A unique leadership opportunity in a diverse perioperative service within a supportive regional hospital. Where you''ll be working Scott Memorial Hospital is a small district hospital located in the beautiful town of Scone, approximately 100km south of Tamworth. The hospital provides essential services including a busy Emergency Department, medical ward and maternity unit. Our staff are an integrated, close-knit team who work collaboratively to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Perioperative Suite 1 operating theatre 1bed anaesthetic bay 2bed Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU) Day Stay Unit with 4 recliner chairs What you''ll be doing As the Nurse Unit Manager Perioperative Services, you will lead and manage a skilled, tightknit team within a small but dynamic perioperative service. Key responsibilities Managing clinical and nonclinical morning shifts throughout the week Leadership and oversight of approximately 12 theatre lists per month Managing and rostering staff across instrument, circulating, anaesthetic and postanaesthetic nursing roles Supporting additional services including infusion unit (2 days per month) and preoperative and postoperative surgical wound clinic (twice per month) Ensuring safe, efficient and highquality perioperative care delivery About you We are seeking a passionate, dynamic and engaging Nurse Unit Manager who thrives in a smallteam environment. Essential skills and experience Proven leadership and management experience in perioperative services Strong communication skills using information technology, written and verbal methods The ability to negotiate resolutions and manage conflict effectively Excellent time management and organisational skills Adaptability, approachability and strong leadership qualities Experience assessing and supervising staff competence and performance Clinical experience in endoscopy reprocessing roles Experience working as a Nurse Unit Manager or in collaboration with NUMs at nearby perioperative units Benefits Small, familiar and hardworking team Supportive and collaborative work environment Opportunity to lead a diverse perioperative service Lifestyle benefits of working in a regional NSW community 4 weeks annual leave (prorata for parttime employees) 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible fulltime nurses) Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) Salary packaging options up to $11,600 plus novated leasing Fitness Passport discounted gym options for you and your family Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members Equal Opportunity Hunter New England Health is an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. All new employees must comply with required policies. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require accommodations, let us know. Application details Applications close Sunday 11th January 2026. Temporary fulltime and parttime positions until February 2027. #J-18808-Ljbffr