Nurse Unit Manager - Inpatient Mental Health

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 98,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development

Visa sponsorship

Flexible work-life balance

Salary sacrificing options

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Private health insurance discount

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service – Rockhampton QLD is recruiting a Nursing Leader to head the Mental Health Adult and Older Persons Inpatient Units at Rockhampton Hospital. You will lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, recovery-focused care in a 32-bed facility with high and low dependency units and therapy spaces.

The role involves overseeing daily operations, rostering, budgets and resources, plus driving governance and continuous improvement through

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMBA registration and nursing qualification.
• Leadership experience in mental health inpatient services.
• Ability to manage staffing, rostering, budgets and resources.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, patient-centred mental health care.
• Oversee daily operations, including staffing, rostering, budgets and resources.
• Drive service improvements, clinical governance and evidence-based practices.
• Build a positive team culture through mentoring and collaboration.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Mental health nursing

Staff management

Communication

Education

NMBA registration as a Registered Nurse

Job description

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service – Rockhampton QLD

Our service has entered an exciting new phase with the opening of our new Adult Inpatient Mental Health Service at Rockhampton Hospital. This state-of-the-art 32-bed facility has expanded inpatient care and includes high and low dependency units, therapy spaces, administrative support spaces, indoor garden areas and safety and layout features for the wellbeing of consumers and staff.

Working closely with inpatient, community and primary health partners, our multidisciplinary team takes an integrated approach to supporting the recovery and wellbeing of mental health patients. We are committed to delivering accessible, high-quality, recovery-focused care that makes a meaningful and lasting impact.

About us:

Our service has entered an exciting new phase with the opening of our new Adult Inpatient Mental Health Service at Rockhampton Hospital. This state-of-the-art 32-bed facility has expanded inpatient care and includes high and low dependency units, therapy spaces, administrative support spaces, indoor garden areas and safety and layout features for the wellbeing of consumers and staff.

Working closely with inpatient, community and primary health partners, our multidisciplinary team takes an integrated approach to supporting the recovery and wellbeing of mental health patients. We are committed to delivering accessible, high-quality, recovery-focused care that makes a meaningful and lasting impact.

About the role:

An exciting opportunity to lead the Mental Health Adult and Older Persons Inpatient Units at Rockhampton Hospital, supporting the delivery of high-quality, recovery-focused care.

• Lead and support multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, patient-centred mental health care.
• Oversee daily operations, including staffing, rostering, budgets and resources.
• Drive service improvements, clinical governance and evidence-based practices.
• Build a positive team culture through mentoring, professional development and collaboration.

About you:

We're looking for an experienced nursing leader who is passionate about mental health care and supporting their team to succeed.

• Registered Nurse with current NMBA registration and a recognised nursing qualification.
• Strong clinical knowledge and leadership experience in mental health inpatient services.
• Confident managing teams, resources and competing priorities in a busy healthcare environment.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a commitment to quality care and continuous improvement.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $14,517 p.m. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $70.92 - $77.00 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits:

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Visa sponsorship, relocation assistance and short-term accommodation considered
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

Applications close: Sunday, 22 November 2026

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