Nurse Unit Manager - Crisis Stabilisation Unit

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro North Health is seeking a Nurse Unit Manager for the Crisis Stabilisation Unit at The Prince Charles Hospital to provide advanced clinical and operational leadership for high-quality, consumer-centred mental health care. You will lead a multidisciplinary team and oversee workforce, resources, and nursing standards.

You will drive quality improvement and foster education, research and continuous learning within the unit, partnering with clinical and operational stakeholders to achieve

Qualifications

• Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, high-quality mental health care.
• Monitor nursing practice standards and drive quality improvement, research and education initiatives.
• Manage workforce performance and succession planning activities.
• Oversee human, material and operational resources to achieve service targets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, high-quality mental health care.
• Monitor nursing practice standards and drive quality improvement, research and education initiatives.
• Manage workforce performance and succession planning activities.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Mental health nursing

Quality improvement

Research and education

Workforce management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical governance

Job description

About the roleAs the Nurse Unit Manager for the Crisis Stabilisation Unit at Metro North Mental Health, you will provide advanced clinical and operational leadership to ensure the delivery of high-quality, consumer-centred mental health care. This role is responsible for the effective coordination and management of the unit, maintaining nursing standards of practice, and supporting service performance objectives within The Prince Charles Hospital.You will lead a multidisciplinary team, oversee workforce and resource management, drive quality improvement initiatives, and foster a culture of education, research and continuous learning. Working collaboratively with clinical and operational stakeholders, you will play a key role in promoting contemporary mental health practice and achieving positive outcomes for consumers experiencing mental health crises.About youOur ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, high-quality mental health care.Monitor nursing practice standards and drive quality improvement, research and education initiatives.Manage workforce performance, professional development and succession planning activities.Oversee human, material and operational resources to achieve service performance targets.Provide advanced clinical leadership and expert guidance in contemporary mental health practice.Benefits when working for usRewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areasValue driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balanceFlexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increasesBenefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packagingMetro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first.You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careersApplications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTEDThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.