Nurse Unit Manager - Mental Health

Nurse Unit Manager – Mental Health

Northpark Private Hospital, Bundoora is seeking a compassionate and experienced Nurse Unit Manager to lead our 26-bed adult Mental Health Unit.

• Continuous professional development, education & support provided
• Deliver outstanding patient care within a dedicated team
• Lead a team of passionate, collaborative professionals

About the role:

Are you a values-driven leader with a passion for mental health and a strong commitment to recovery-oriented practice?

In this key leadership role, you will champion the delivery of recovery-oriented, trauma-informed and person-centred care, ensuring consumers are supported in a safe, respectful and empowering environment. You will lead a dedicated multidisciplinary team to promote hope, autonomy, dignity, and collaborative care, while maintaining excellence in clinical outcomes and operational performance.

About us

Northpark Private Hospital is part of Healthscope, one of Australia’s leading private healthcare providers, committed to delivering quality, patient-centred care.

Our Mental Health Unit provides specialised inpatient services within a recovery-focused framework, supporting individuals to build resilience, strengthen independence, and achieve meaningful outcomes. We value partnerships with consumers, families, and carers, and embed trauma-informed principles into all aspects of care delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Mental Health Unit, embedding recovery-oriented and trauma-informed practices
• Ensure delivery of safe, compassionate, and person-centred care that promotes consumer choice and participation
• Foster a culture of psychological safety, respect, and cultural sensitivity for consumers, families, and staff
• Lead, support and develop a skilled workforce committed to strengths-based and collaborative care
• Promote consumer and carer engagement in care planning and service improvement
• Drive quality improvement, clinical governance, and risk management activities
• Manage workforce planning, rostering, and resource allocation
• Oversee financial and operational performance to ensure sustainable service delivery
• Build strong partnerships with VMOs and multidisciplinary teams to enhance care continuity

Essential criteria:

• Current Registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
• Postgraduate qualification in Mental Health Nursing
• Demonstrated leadership experience within a mental health setting
• Strong understanding of recovery principles, trauma-informed care, and consumer-centred practice
• Knowledge of clinical governance, safety, and quality standards
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and support teams to deliver compassionate care
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills

Desirable:

• Experience in the private healthcare sector
• Formal leadership or management qualifications