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Associate Nurse Unit Manager – Mental Health | Melbourne

Associate Nurse Unit Manager – Mental Health | Melbourne

Posted: 2026-02-16

Reference: 1647538

An excellent opportunity is available for an enthusiastic and experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse ready to assume the role of Associate Nurse Unit Manager in the Mental Health Unit at a private hospital in Melbourne. This can be either a full-time or part-time role.

ABOUT THE ROLE
You will work across general adult and older persons' psychiatry inpatient units, providing recovery-oriented mental health services to voluntary consumers through inpatient individual and group therapy programs, as well as TMS and ECT services.

As the ANUM, you will be:

  • Assisting in managing the nursing and related resources available to the ward/unit;
  • Acting as a role model in setting the clinical standards and achieving high-quality evidence-based nursing care;
  • Fostering the development of cooperative professional relationships with the multidisciplinary health care team;
  • Facilitating a working environment that provides professional development and job satisfaction for all employees;
  • Assuming the responsibilities and authority of the Nurse Unit Manager in their absence.
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
  • Current Registration with AHPRA;
  • Experience in the Acute setting/relevant to the position, advanced skills;
  • Experience in intake, TMS or ECT desired;
  • Post-graduate qualification in Mental Health required;
  • Grade 2, Year 2 or above;
  • Sound clinical knowledge;
  • Compliance with ACQSHC National standards;
  • Working with Children check;
  • Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills;
  • Positive role modelling behaviours;
  • Excellent customer service focus, time management and prioritisation;
  • Ability to manage a dynamic and changing environment;
  • High degree of computer literacy, including MS Office and various databases.

ABOUT THE FACILITY

The hospital, located in Melbourne, is a 127-bed acute facility offering patients a wide range of surgical, medical, maternity, mental health, and rehabilitation care. The hospital has 5 modern, well-equipped, interactive operating suites accommodating the following specialities: orthopaedics, gynaecology & obstetrics, urology, neurology, plastics, paediatrics, ENT, ophthalmology, general, and endoscopy.

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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