Nurse Unit Manager 1 - ESMHS

Job description
Nurse Unit Manager 1- Kiloh Obs - Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until March 2026

Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 1

Remuneration: $64.10 per hour plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: 14

Requisition ID: REQ553360

Location: Randwick, Sydney

Previous applicants need not apply

Applications close date: 23 February 2025

Come Work With Us!

Are you a motivated and enthusiastic RN with great people skills, experience in the provision of mental health care to vulnerable consumers and a desire to work in management?

We are looking for a motivated and engaged developing leader to work in our dynamic and innovative team in Kiloh providing care to mental health consumers on their path to recovery.

For more information we encourage you to contact Petrina Cosgrove on Petrina.Cosgrove@health.nsw.gov.au

Interviews are expected to be held between 3 March 2025 and 7 March 2025.

Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

Where you'll be working

The Nursing Unit Manager Level 1 is a registered nurse position, managing a 30 bedded subacute ward within the Kiloh Centre at Prince of Wales Hospital. The Kiloh Centre has a total of 46 mental health beds for male and females. This is an exciting role supporting the nursing team and delivering high quality care to consumers.

Additional Information And Benefits

An eligibility list may be created for future Temporary Part Time positions
Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $+K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
Discounted Private Health Insurance.
Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable (Nursing only).
Opportunity to obtain personal regrade to Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 1 status where relevant (Nursing only).

Selection Criteria

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible.

Current registration as a Registered Nurse/Midwife with AHPRA.
Relevant management tertiary qualification or equivalent work experience, or a combination of study and work experience with a demonstrated commitment to professional development.
Ability to lead and promote change within the clinical program.
Demonstrated advanced leadership skills in an acute inpatient setting.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills that demonstrate the ability to engage and manage teams.
Proven ability to create and maintain a positive workplace culture.
Demonstrated recent clinical experience in acute mental health inpatient setting.
Current NSW Driver's Licence, or ability and willingness to travel if required for the role.

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Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-MentalHealth@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know. Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information For Applicants

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