Nurse Unit Manager - Recovery‑Focused Withdrawal Unit

St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 105,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Free car parking

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Depaul House (DPH) ANUM role at St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba in Fitzroy VIC oversees a 24-hour withdrawal unit, leading nursing staff and coordinating shifts to deliver high-quality consumer-focused care. The role requires AHPRA registration, post-registration AOD/MH qualifications, and a minimum of three years in drug & alcohol or mental health settings.

Annual salary of $116,760 pro rata is offered with excellent benefits, salary packaging, and night-shift exposure.

Qualifications

• Certificate, Diploma, or Degree in General Nursing that meets the registration requirements of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) in Division 1 or 3
• Current practicing certificate (AHPRA registration)
• Post registration qualification in AOD and or MH (or relevant overseas qualifications)
• Minimum of three years post qualification experience in drug & alcohol or mental health
• Able to provide services to people with serious substance use issues & mental illness and demonstrated skills in engaging consumers

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the shift to ensure the provision of high quality consumer-focused care
• Monitor physical withdrawal and respond with protocol medication
• Provide leadership, act as a role model to staff and coordinate the allocation of resources on the shift to meet the needs of consumers
• Work within the Strengths Model of Recovery Orientated Practice
• Conduct comprehensive assessments, including biopsychosocial assessment and formulate and implement treatment plans
• Deliver & Coordinate group based programs and activities within the unit
• Develop responsive and accessible services and continuity of care through effective links and liaison with other relevant services
• Provides culturally and clinically competent mental health care that ensures culturally inclusive service delivery
• Contribute to the development of policies and procedures for the service
• Actively participate in quality improvement activities
• Assist in the management of allocated resources within the unit budget
• Maintain all documentation in line with SVMH policies

Skills

Leadership

Nursing care

Communication

Clinical assessment

AHPRA knowledge

Education

General Nursing degree

AHPRA registration

AOD/MH qualification

Job description

Depaul House (DPH) ANUM role at St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba in Fitzroy VIC oversees a 24-hour withdrawal unit, leading nursing staff and coordinating shifts to deliver high-quality consumer-focused care. The role requires AHPRA registration, post-registration AOD/MH qualifications, and a minimum of three years in drug & alcohol or mental health settings.

Annual salary of $116,760 pro rata is offered with excellent benefits, salary packaging, and night-shift exposure.