Nurse Unit Manager – Mental Health Lead

YMCA Brisbane; Sydney; On-site; AUD 98,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted health insurance

Professional development support

Job summary

Healthscope's Sydney Southwest Private Hospital in Liverpool seeks a Nurse Unit Manager for the Mental Health Unit. You will lead the ward/unit, align clinical practice with budget and organizational goals, and support the Director of Nursing.

The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on patient care and staff development. The position requires current AHPRA registration, acute-care experience, and strong management capabilities; a degree in a relevant specialty is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current registration with AHPRA.
• Working with Children check (if relevant).
• Previous experience at NUM level or equivalent.
• Experience in the Acute setting.
• Degree in relevant specialty area or working towards.
• Compliance with ACQSHC National standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A strong commitment to developing in a management role.
• A commitment to a high standard of clinical and customer focused care.
• High degree of computer literacy including MS Office and various data bases.
• Ability to work cohesively within a team environment.
• Proven time management and prioritisation skills.
• Demonstrate a sound knowledge base in labour management.
• Demonstrated HR management experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the ward/unit to support the hospital's strategic direction, operational processes, budget and business direction.
• Coordinate delivery of nursing care that is evidence based.
• Manage human, financial and material resources and ensure high-quality patient care.
• Undertake direct patient care as required and guide less experienced nursing staff.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Working with Children check

NUM experience

Acute setting

Relevant degree

ACQSHC standards

Verbal communication

Written communication

Management potential

Clinical care

Customer focus

MS Office

Teamwork

Time management

Labour management

HR management

Education

Degree in relevant specialty area or working towards

Job description

Healthscope's Sydney Southwest Private Hospital in Liverpool seeks a Nurse Unit Manager for the Mental Health Unit. You will lead the ward/unit, align clinical practice with budget and organizational goals, and support the Director of Nursing.

The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on patient care and staff development. The position requires current AHPRA registration, acute-care experience, and strong management capabilities; a degree in a relevant specialty is preferred.