Associate Nurse Unit Manager Flynn

Job Description

Latrobe Regional Health offers a range of benefits. At LRH we believe in Better Care, Everywhere, for Everyone. Our people are critical to our success. We want to build a reputation of having the best healthcare staff in Victoria, full stop. We will achieve this by ensuring we always provide safe and supportive environments for our people to learn, develop and flourish. We're looking for an Associate Nurse Unit Manager who is passionate about mental health and playing a key role in leading a multidisciplinary team. Working closely with the Nurse Unit Manager you will provide support with the clinical and administrative management of the Flynn Unit, ensuring the achievement of quality patient outcomes are achieved. This is a part time, fixed term position until 3rd April 2026. While there will be shift work involved, the part time position on offer provides the flexibility of a work life balance, allowing you to spend time with family and enjoying all that the Gippsland region has to offer. Our Flynn Unit is a 31-bed unit which provides care for people aged between 16-65 years delivering acute treatment and recovery-based interventions. About you You will have a passion for mental health, a desire to make a real difference and be a skilled people leader. We are looking for candidates with: Registered Nurse (Division 1) with post basic qualifications in psychiatric nursing, holding current AHPRA registration Sound clinical knowledge, skills and experience Sound knowledge of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 and other relevant legislation Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to adapt to change About us Located in the picturesque region of Gippsland, Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) offers the perfect balance between career and lifestyle. Enjoy easy access to Melbourne, stunning beaches, majestic mountains, and serene lakes. With flexible working hours, you can make the most of what Gippsland has to offer. LRH cares for a population of about 300,000 and is the regional provider of specialist services. Our catchment covers 42,000 square kilometres, from Phillip Island to Mallacoota in the far east of Victoria. LRH offers cardiac care, surgery, medical, renal, emergency care, aged care, women's and children's services, pharmacy, allied health and rehabilitation. Medical and radiation oncology are offered by the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre. Now is an exciting time to join the LRH team, with the $223.5 million expansion recently completed, offering improved maternity and paediatric facilities, larger intensive care unit, increased medical and surgical beds and additional operating theatres. How to apply Join us in our mission to provide exceptional healthcare services to our community. Apply today and make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Applications should include a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and current resume. Application close: 03/03/2025 Before commencement, the successful applicant will Provide an original valid National Police Record Check, an employee Working with Children Check, and current season influenza vaccine (if applicable to work area), unless a valid medical exemption applies. Diversity and inclusion We actively embrace workforce diversity, equity and inclusion, and encourage applications from across our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. LRH's Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted on (03) 5173 8653. #J-18808-Ljbffr