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Nurse Unit Manager - Mental Health

Norwest, New South WalesFull-time2026-10-12 → 2026-11-12

Core

Lead clinical and operational management of a Mental Health Unit in a private hospital, ensuring patient safety and quality care.

Role type

Senior IC nurse unit manager (mental health)

Builds

Patient-centred mental health care services

Domain

Healthcare + Mental Health

Required skills

Clinical leadership, team mentorship, quality improvement, clinical governance, workforce planning, budget management, risk management, stakeholder engagement

Preferred skills

Postgraduate qualification in Mental Health Nursing, experience with National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Provide clinical and operational leadership, lead and develop nursing team, champion safe evidence-based care, drive quality improvement and accreditation, manage workforce planning and budgets, build relationships with VMOs and executives, oversee risk management and patient safety processes

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC