Nurse Unit Manager, Mental Health - Lead & Elevate Care

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health's Cumberland Hospital in North Parramatta seeks a Nurse Unit Manager Level 1 to lead a dedicated mental health team and oversee clinical nursing services, ensuring safe, person-centred care for diverse patient needs.

This temporary full-time role (up to 12 months) requires current AHPRA registration and offers opportunities for professional development within Western Sydney Local Health District.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate nursing qualifications in specialty or management, or working towards same.
• Ability to lead change and balance competing demands.
• Motivate, manage and develop nursing/midwifery staff.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to assess nursing/resource requirements and utilisation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of nursing care to achieve positive, individualised patient outcomes.
• Provide leadership, guidance and mentorship to nursing staff, fostering professional capability, accountability and a supportive team culture.
• Maintain high standards of clinical practice, patient safety and holistic care in accordance with professional standards, legislation and NSW Health policies.
• Coordinate workforce planning, recruitment, staff induction, performance development, professional reviews and resource management.
• Manage competing clinical priorities, support change initiatives and promote efficient patient flow while maintaining quality care and an exceptional patient experience.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Clinical nursing

Staff mentoring

Communication skills

Workforce planning

Education

Postgraduate nursing qualification

Job description

NSW Health's Cumberland Hospital in North Parramatta seeks a Nurse Unit Manager Level 1 to lead a dedicated mental health team and oversee clinical nursing services, ensuring safe, person-centred care for diverse patient needs.

This temporary full-time role (up to 12 months) requires current AHPRA registration and offers opportunities for professional development within Western Sydney Local Health District.