Nurse Unit Manager (Mental Health - Lavender Mother Baby Inpatient Unit)

Provide operational and clinical leadership to a diverse multicultural team ensuring efficiency of operations and delivery of safe, evidence based and consumer focused clinical care in accordance with organisational goals with a specific focus on Mother Baby. Based in Southport.

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Nurse Unit Manager (Mental Health - Lavender Mother Baby 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

• Function as a clinical nursing expert for the Unit to develop team capability and to champion proactive and contemporary Mental Health nursing practices
• Participate directly and indirectly in the delivery of clinical care
• Apply the principles of best practice, education, leadership and portfolio management to coordinate operations and develop team competency and capacity within the unit
• Understand key performance indicators and use of clinical audit data to improve clinical effectiveness and consumer outcomes

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 (PDF) ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/190415/Workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme-guideline.pdf ) for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme ) – up $20,000!

Salary

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

About Us

The Lavender Mother Baby Service consists of both a community team and a specialised state-wide Inpatient Unit. The community team provides a triage/intake role and, where suitable, undertakes comprehensive bio-psycho-social assessments, formulation and recommendations. This team provides a consultation and liaison role both on admission and discharge. Additionally, the community team has the capacity to provide post discharge follow-up for up to a period of three months to support transition to local services. Based in Southport.

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, 20 February 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: GC542030

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