Nurse Unit Manager - Mental Health Inpatient Service

Job Description:

• Fitzroy location
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Excellent Career Progression
• Proactive & supportive leadership
• Flexible working arrangements
• Permanent Full time

About the Role
The Mental Health Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) will provide clinical leadership in partnership with the Mental Health senior leadership team including the Director of Nursing and the Director of Adult Inpatient Services. The NUM will practice clinical leadership and accountability that aligns with St Vincents mental health clinical governance and operational management structures. The NUM is responsible for ensuring consumer care is provided in accordance with St Vincents mission values and guidelines and that consumer safety and outcomes are prioritised.

Classifications for this position will be NP51 $126885.20 (Per annum pro rata)

Your Contribution

• Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

• Relevant degree or postgraduate qualification in mental health

• Minimum 5 years Post qualification experience in mental health

• Previous experience as a Nurse Unit Manager or leadership role in a clinical unit ward or department

• Demonstrated ability and experience in the leadership of a large multidisciplinary team

What we Offer

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives with regular events and programs
• A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off
• Salary Packaging Increase your take home pay!
• In the heart of Fitzroy CBD at our doorstep close to some of Melbournes best cafes public transport and lots of carparks
• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
• Culture of continuous improvement

About Mental Health
St Vincents Mental Health is committed the recruitment and retention of highquality staff. The service aims to support staff to maintain and develop their skills to provide excellent clinical care and to meet their own personal and career goals. SVMH has a strong education and research focus in addition to affiliations with a number of universities and educational institutions. All SVMH clinical staff are expected to be familiar and practice in a manner consistent with the National Practice Standards for the Mental Health Workforce.

Working at St Vincents
St Vincents Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion Justice Integrity and Excellence.

Application

Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

Please visit our website for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Closing Date:

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincents we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming safe equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information visit https://www.svha/aboutus/reconciliation or get in contact at

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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