Nurse Unit Manager - Inpatient Mental Health

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

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Visa sponsorship

Relocation assistance

Flexible working arrangements

Parental leave

Job summary

Central Queensland Hospital and Hlth Svc in Rockhampton Hospital is seeking an experienced nursing leader to head the Mental Health Adult and Older Persons Inpatient Units. You will lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, patient-centred care and oversee daily operations, staffing, rostering and budgets.

Registere d nurse with NMBA registration and strong clinical knowledge are essential; you will drive governance, professional development and continuous improvement in a high‑quality

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMBA registration.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams in mental health.
• Strong clinical knowledge in inpatient mental health services.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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 professional development.

Skills

Nursing leadership

NMBA registration

Mental health knowledge

Communication

Decision-making

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

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 contribution17.5% leave loadingAdditional Benefits:Ongoing Professional Development and Education OpportunitiesVisa sponsorship, relocation assistance and short-term accommodation consideredFlexible Work-Life Balance and VarietyGenerous Salary Sacrificing OptionsPaid Parental LeaveEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Discounted Private Health InsuranceFitness PassportVaccine 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.How to apply:To apply, please submit the following:Your current CV or resume, including referees.A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.For assistance:Contact [e-mail] the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6K696605Applications close: Sunday, 22 November 2026#Rockhampton #AdultInpatientUnit #MentalHealth #inpatientmentalhealthThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.