At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic mental health team providing crisis support to the community.
- Company: Join a passionate health service making a real difference in people's lives.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full-time hours, and potential for ongoing employment.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Be a trusted caregiver and make an impact in mental health care.
- Qualifications: Registered Nurse with management experience and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Exciting leadership and management opportunity in a fast-paced community mental health team.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 30 May 2027 (with the possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $2,968.20 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work every day. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There's a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams' voices. You'll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities' lives. NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensuring that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working: Brookvale Community Health Centre.
What you'll be doing: Line managing a multidisciplinary mental health team offering crisis mental health support to the local community.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Registered Nurse-Division 1 with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA) AND relevant management tertiary qualification OR equivalent work experience, OR a combination of study and work experience; and demonstrated commitment to professional development.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, manage and support a team in a dynamic fast-paced mental health environment.
- Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication skills and computer literacy in Microsoft Applications, roster management systems and electronic medical records.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in change management and working with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
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St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises compassion and community service. Located in the vibrant Darlinghurst area, employees benefit from competitive pay, not-for-profit salary packaging, and flexible working arrangements, including two days of remote work each week. With a strong focus on professional growth, staff have access to study leave, scholarships, and wellness programs, making it a rewarding place to build a meaningful career in healthcare.
