Nurse Unit Manager (Mental Health - Cordyline Inpatient Unit)

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Nurse Unit Manager (Mental Health - Cordyline Inpatient Unit) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

• Be accountable for the monitoring, coordinating and management of the cost centre's operational budget
• Responsible for the coordinating and leadership of human resources including but not limited to recruitment, retention, succession planning and professional development plans
• Implement processes and strategies that align service delivery to broader service and organisational goals
• Function as a clinical nursing expert for the Unit to develop team capability

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• A Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent
• Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Board of Australia
• Be credentialed through the College of Mental Health Nurses (or be prepared to work towards a credential in Mental Health Nursing)
• A Masters or higher qualification within a relevant area is highly desirable
• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (Chicken Pox), Pertussis (Whooping Cough) and Hepatitis B
• Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading
• Interstate/International candidates may be eligible for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive – up $20,000!

Salary

• Permanent full time
• Base salary ranging from $128 701 - $139 732 per annum

About Us

The Cordyline Residential Recovery service is a twenty-five-bed inpatient facility consisting of nine independent living units. Cordyline is committed to the provision of service that meets the recovery and rehabilitation needs of Mental Health consumers who are on road to recovery but require additional support to transition to independent community living. The Unit is responsive to the Mental Health and Specialist Services bed flow demands. Based in Robina.

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Tuesday, 30 January 2024

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC539111

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.