Senior Nurse Unit Manager – Acute Mental Health

Northern Sydney Local Health District; Hornsby; On-site; AUD 112,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Nurse Unit Manager Level 1 opportunity at Northern Sydney Local Health District, Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital. Temporary Full Time until 1 October 2027, 38 hours per week, remuneration $2,759.70 per week.

Lead an Acute Mental Health Unit with strong clinical leadership to deliver high-quality patient care and coordinate a multidisciplinary team. The NUM is responsible for unit management, patient care standards and efficient use of resources, with emphasis on safe, effective nursing practice and

Qualifications

• Describe your experience leading nursing teams in an acute inpatient mental health setting and fostering safe, person-centred care while managing operational demands.
• Outline your current nursing registration, qualifications, and eligibility for Nurse Unit Manager Level 1 as per state award requirements.
• Provide an example of a service improvement or quality project you led and the outcomes achieved for patients, staff, or the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the unit/ward environment and ensure safe, high-quality nursing care.
• Coordinate patient care, unit management and leadership to optimise resources.
• Contribute to a multidisciplinary team to achieve outstanding patient outcomes.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Acute mental health care

Team coordination

Job description

Nurse Unit Manager Level 1 opportunity at Northern Sydney Local Health District, Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital. Temporary Full Time until 1 October 2027, 38 hours per week, remuneration $2,759.70 per week.

Lead an Acute Mental Health Unit with strong clinical leadership to deliver high-quality patient care and coordinate a multidisciplinary team. The NUM is responsible for unit management, patient care standards and efficient use of resources, with emphasis on safe, effective nursing practice and