Nurse Unit Manager - Mental Health

Job Description

Add expected salary to your profile for insights. Brunswick Private Hospital is a 124-bed specialty facility offering mental health, rehabilitation, general medical, and outpatient services to our local community. Our hospital includes a dedicated 30-bed mental health ward. At Brunswick Private Hospital, our team of professionals is committed to providing comprehensive medical, rehabilitation, and mental health services that are designed to restore independence following surgery, illness, or injury. Focused on delivering great outcomes to our patients, our friendly clinical and non-clinical teams work together to deliver holistic care in a multidisciplinary approach. We are conveniently located in Brunswick, close to the popular locations of Lygon Street and Sydney Road, and are easily accessible via local public transport links or car. About our Mental Health service Brunswick Private Hospital offers a variety of inpatient and outpatient (day) programs that are tailored to meet the needs of people with a range of mental health conditions. Initial focus on program delivery will include general anxiety, depression, mood disorders, older person psychiatry, trauma, and post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD). About the role This is an exciting opportunity for mental health nurses looking for that next step into a senior leadership role. We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, and innovative mental health clinician with a demonstrated ability to manage a multi-disciplinary team. As part of the leadership team, the successful applicant will play an important role in leading and supporting service-wide developments and creating a culture of continuous improvement and excellence. Duties/Responsibilities Manage the daily operation of the mental health team by supporting the effective coordination of resources to achieve optimal service delivery. Demonstrate a strong understanding of contemporary best practice nursing care and care delivery models in mental health. Identify customer and patient service improvements using data to enhance internal processes and systems that directly impact patient care. Develop and implement solutions to ensure patient and customer satisfaction. Use effective methods to monitor employee performance and accurately establish employees' current levels of capability and proficiency. Collaboratively work with employees to set meaningful development and career plans, identifying the required learning opportunities, education, and support needed to achieve goals. Role model Aurora values and behaviors and actively promote these to team members, holding them accountable for their actions. Create a quality, safety, and risk culture and hold employees accountable. Provide leadership and participation in relevant service committees and working groups. Identify and establish relationships with key partners, other departments, and stakeholders to clarify expectations and collaboratively agree on roles and responsibilities of the partnership to meet goals. Participate in the development and implementation of the mental health strategic plan. Identify service development issues, service development plans, and following consultation, lead the implementation of quality projects. Selection Criteria Hold a current Nursing Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Qualified Mental Health Nurse. Minimum 3 years of experience in a leadership role. Ability to manage budgeting and KPI targets. Experience with the National Safety and Quality Standards and their implementation. Highly developed interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Awareness and practice of legislation affecting nursing practice and health care. Strong focus on evidence-based nursing care. Demonstrated high standards of professional and ethical practice. Focus on improvement and ongoing professional development. Promotes safety, security, and personal integrity in the workplace. Applicants must hold a current National Police Check (within 3 months) and Working with Children’s Check. Applications close: Recruitment agencies need not apply. How do your skills match this job? Your application will include the following questions: How many years' experience do you have as a Mental Health Nurse Unit Manager? How many years of recruitment experience do you have? Are you currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)? Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check? Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment? #J-18808-Ljbffr