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SalaryMater's Consultation Liaison Psychiatry Service (CLPS) has an exciting opportunity for a Nurse Unit Manager to join the team. This is ideally a permanent full-time position however please note consideration will be made for part-time hours (.8FTE) for the right applicant.
The Consultation Liaison Psychiatry Service (CLPS) is a specialised mental health team providing mental health consultation, liaison, advice and brief interventions to adult patients of the general hospital who are experiencing a psychiatric disorder, illness or psychological distress.
The Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) will provide operational / clinical management and leadership to the Consultation Liaison Psychiatry Service and provide a professional line management responsibility to nurses in other parts of the organisation.
Salary range: $59.87-$67.21 (NUM/MUM) per hour, plus superannuation and access to generous salary packaging
What you'll be doing
You will provide exceptional nursing management and be responsible for the clinical, resource management, education, research and material accountabilities of nursing within the department. The NUM will form part of the leadership team and work closely with the Psychiatrist of the service.
As the Nurse Unit Manager, you will lead service in the development and operation management of services which include Consultation Liaison Psychiatry Service (CLPS) and other mental health services within Mater Health. You will also provide professional leadership and clinical supervision to nurses working in other multidisciplinary teams, including Mater Clarence Street and Mater Young Adult Health Centre Brisbane (MAYAHCB).
Other duties and responsibilities include:
- Caring for and leading a team of professionals
- Communication and coordination of patient care
- Engagement with stakeholders in other departments to ensure the highest quality patient care, that services are efficient, that patient safety is optimized, and to resolve barriers to patient flow.
- Team management, including performance management and compliance with Human Resources processes
- Delivery of work against relevant timeframes
To be considered for this position, you must have:
- Current AHPRA nursing registration as a Registered Nurse (no restrictions)
- Tertiary qualification in specialty, health administration or management, clinical leadership, budget management and finance (or working towards)
- Previous experience in a nursing leadership position will be highly regarded
- Minimum of five years full time experience in mental health nursing
- Demonstrated ability to motivate and provide mentorship to develop your team
- High level of communication (written and verbal) and the ability to liaise with your team as an effective senior leader
- Understanding of cost centre management and budgetary restrictions/constraints
- Strong leadership ability and experience, excellent time management skills and the desire to promote the philosophy and values of the Sisters of Mercy and Mater Values to all staff.
Closing date for applications is Monday 26 February 2024.
Please note we will be reviewing and contacting applicants prior to closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.
Advertised: 12 Feb 2024
