Nurse Unit Manager - Mental Health
Lead, inspire, and drive excellence in mental health care at the Mater Mental Health Service!
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $133,112.75 Per Annum + 11.5% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ560544
Location: Mater Mental Health Service
Are you a dynamic and experienced mental health nursing leader looking to make a meaningful impact? Join the Mental Health Service at the Mater Campus, Newcastle, as a Nurse Unit Manager, where you'll provide operational and professional leadership within a 100-bed acute mental health facility.
About the Role
As a Nurse Unit Manager, you will lead an inpatient mental health unit, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. You will play a pivotal role in driving a positive culture, implementing change, and fostering professional development among nursing staff. This role is an opportunity to shape the future of mental health care by building strong relationships, advocating for patients, and ensuring excellence in care delivery.
You will be part of the Mental Health Centre Nursing Leadership Team, working under the guidance of the Senior Nurse Manager Operations – Mental Health Centre and ISMHU. Your expertise will be instrumental in maintaining best practices, mentoring staff, and enhancing the patient and carer experience.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
- Strong leadership and management skills, with experience leading mental health nursing teams.
- A proactive and solution-focused mindset, committed to driving positive change.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, fostering collaboration across internal and external stakeholders.
- A passion for patient-centred care, ensuring families and carers are included in the treatment journey.
- The ability to develop and support a high-performing nursing team, encouraging professional growth.
Why Join Us?
- Opportunities for career progression in management and professional mental health nursing.
- Work closely with the Senior Nurse Manager Operations for guidance and professional support.
- Play a key role in shaping mental health services for the Newcastle community.
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees).
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees).
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true work-life balance.
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing.
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members.
Requirements:
- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead with purpose and passion in a high-acuity mental health setting. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply now to make a difference in mental health care.
Need more information?
- Click here for the Position Description.
- Find out more about applying for this position.
For role related queries or questions contact Nicole Asimus on Nicole.Asimus@health.nsw.gov.au.
Closing: Sunday, 6th April 2025.
Information for Applicants:
Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
