Associate Nurse Unit Manager | Melbourne
Associate Nurse Unit Manager | Melbourne
Category: Nursing Management, Unit Manager
Location: AU - VIC Melbourne
Job type: Permanent / Full Time
Posted: 2025-12-15
Reference: 1637803
Excellent leadership opportunities exist for an experienced Mental Health Nurse with a proven ability to provide high-quality nursing leadership and clinical expertise to take on the role of Associate Nurse Unit Manager at a private mental health clinic in Melbourne.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This position is directly responsible for providing leadership, strategic, and operational direction. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to develop managerial and leadership skills of the highest standard, participate in the recruitment, budget, and operational requirements of the unit, and, as part of the leadership group, participate in quality improvement projects and initiatives that ensure the Hospital's policies, procedures, and key performance indicators are maintained.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Ensuring provision of nursing care is evidence-based and consistent with optimal client outcomes;
- Ensuring appropriate allocations of human resources occur across all arms of the unit/program;
- Ensuring measures to maintain staff, visitors, and patient safety are implemented and maintained.
REQUIREMENTS
- Current registration with the AHPRA;
- At least 3 years' experience in mental health nursing care.
BENEFITS
- Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across the network;
- Discounted health insurance (non-casuals only);
- Continuous professional development, education & support are provided to encourage growth.
ABOUT THE FACILITY
The clinic, located in Melbourne, is Australia's largest and longest operating Private Mental Health Facility. It offers a comprehensive range of psychiatric services, including general psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, an intensive psychiatric care unit, and specialist programs, including eating disorders, addiction services, and day and community outreach programs.
APPLICATION PROCESS
If this aligns with what you're looking for, click "APPLY" to send in your application - attaching your most up-to-date CV. It is that easy! Alternatively, you can send your CV directly to info@ihrgroup.com.au.
And if this particular role isn't quite right, be sure to explore the array of other openings on our website at www.ihrgroup.com.au.
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