Women’s Only Inpatient Unit (WIPU) – Nurse Unit Manager
- Based at Footscray Hospital
- Full-time role
- Dynamic role with a great opportunity to lead the only women’s only public mental health inpatient unit in Victoria
- NP 78 – Grade NUM
Your New TeamThe Division of Mental Health and Wellbeing Services spans across multiple Western Health sites and within the local community and provided treatment care and support to consumers across the lifespan.The Division has recently been established following a key recommendation from the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System. The Western Health catchment includes the local government municipalities and growth areas of Brimbank, part of Sunbury, Maribyrnong and Melton.Our recovery-oriented approach to care is provided by a multidisciplinary workforce comprising skilled clinicians, consumers and carers. These services include hospital based, community and specialist mental health and wellbeing services for adults, older adults, children and adolescents who are experiencing, or are at risk of developing a mental health condition.The Division collaborates across a number of Divisions within Western Health and partners with external health services and community services to ensure the provision of Best Care.
About You- Experience managing complex and dynamic initiatives and planning activities
- Highly developed analytical skills
- Building strategic relationships with key stakeholders
- Manage day to day operational and clinical issues within inpatient unit
- Ability to problem-solve access issues within the service
- Has a passion to support to family and carers
- Has the ability to work closely with Lead Consultant Psychiatrist to provide clinical leadership and governance of the team
- Excellent management skills to with ability to successfully manage, coach, mentor and develop individuals who contribute to forming, flexible, resilient, and effective teams
About UsOur workforce of over 11,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Hazeldean, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:
- Professional development support
- Career advancement opportunities
- Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
- Work-life balance
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation status clearance (including evidence of COVID 19 vaccination) and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check. Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.
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