Nurse Unit Manager Mental Health

• Permanent Full Time - Mental Health Nurse Unit Manager
• Sydney Southwest Private Hospital - Liverpool

Position Responsibilities

The position is responsible for providing leadership and direction to the ward/unit to complement the strategic direction operational processes budget and business direction of the hospital/facility.

You will provide operational direction for the unit/ward to ensure efficient and effective management of the area and coordinate the delivery of nursing care that is evidence addition you will be accountable for the effective management of human financial and material resources and ensure customer service is maintained at optimal levels.

As the Nurse Unit Manager you will undertake direct patient care as required providing guidance and support to members of the nursing team.

Sydney Southwest Private Hospital.

Why Healthscope

When you join Healthscope you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia our 37 sites are supported by our central Support Office enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.

• Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.
• Discounted health insurance (non-casuals only)
• Continuous professional development education & support provided to encourage growth

We pride ourselves on working with talented passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.

Come and be the difference in our patients lives.

Selection Criteria:

• Current Registration with AHPRA
• Working with Children check (if relevant)
• Previous experience at NUM level or equivalent
• Experience in the Acute setting
• Degree in relevant specialty area
• Compliance with ACQSHC National standards
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A strong commitment to developing in a management role
• A commitment to a high standard of clinical and customerfocused care
• High degree of computer literacy including MS office and various data bases
• Ability to work cohesively within a team environment
• Proven time management and prioritisation skills
• Demonstrate a sound knowledge base in labour management
• Demonstrated HR management experience
• A management degree or working towards desired

Applications close: 8^th December 2025

For further enquiries: Executive Office Manager Evie Davidson -

To Apply: Please click on the Applybutton to be taken to our online application process. Please includea cover letter and your CV along with the contact details for 2 professional referees.