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Nurse Unit Manager - Mental Health

Sydney, New South WalesFull-time$148k–$159k2026-10-27 → 2026-11-12

Core

Provide operational direction and leadership for a Mental Health Unit, ensuring efficient fiscal management and high-quality clinical care.

Role type

Senior Nurse Unit Manager (Mental Health)

Builds

Nursing care delivery and unit operations

Domain

Healthcare / Mental Health

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Nursing management, budget management, human resources management, evidence-based care coordination, direct patient care, team leadership, time management, computer literacy

Preferred skills

Degree in relevant specialty area, experience in acute settings, knowledge of labour management

Responsibilities

Provide operational direction for the unit/ward, manage human/financial/material resources, undertake direct patient care, support less experienced staff, ensure compliance with national standards

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities