Unit Manager Jardine

• Full Time Fixed Term opportunity (3 March 2024 - 20 April 2024)
• Based at Thomas Embling 

About the role:

• The Unit Manager is an integral part of the nursing team and has responsibility and accountability for providing high level management and direction for the overall development of the unit, including planning, development of human, physical and financial resources and overseeing the delivery of multidisciplinary services.
• This position engages with other managers and service providers across Justice Health, Forensicare and custodial and program staff to improve and maintain the unit and service's management, clinical, educational and support activities. The position must provide direction and support that is aligned to the outcomes of the Forensicare Strategic Plan, the National Mental Health Standards, the Mental Health Act 2022 and other relevant legislation, standards and competencies.

Duties:

• Develop and implement strategies to promote shared values, shared direction and shared responsibility within the unit and across the service 
• Develop, implement and evaluate the unit Business Plan and ensure strong links and contribution to the organisation's Corporate Plan.
• Prepare and manage the unit roster in accordance within budget resources and Psychiatric Services Certified Agreement.
• Promote team work that recognises the contribution of each discipline and individual in the delivery of recovery-oriented patient care
• Establish and sustain a high-quality standard of clinical care that is responsive and tailored to patient choices, circumstances, needs and preferences. 
• Maintain a general understanding and knowledge of patient status, treatment needs and progress.
• Ensure practice complies with recognised legislation, recovery frameworks, standards and code of ethics.
• Be an effective role model for other staff and act to rectify clinical practice when required.
• Liaise with the Nursing and Practice Development Unit to undertake practice development projects.
• Liaise with Discipline Seniors to ensure Standards of Practice are met.
• Deliver patient services within agreed budget parameters, including the development, monitoring, and reporting of unit budget.
• Adhere to Forensicare purchasing policy and procedure

About You:

• Hold a Postgraduate Diploma (Nursing Practice Mental Health) or equivalent and current registration with AHRPA. 
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience translating current Nursing Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) standards of practice, contemporary forensic mental health nursing practices and relevant legislation, into practice coupled with significant post registration experience in a similar role.
• Models and leads the development of recovery-focused initiatives for the delivery of quality, recovery-focused mental health care.
• Leverages working relationships with colleagues and high level knowledge of nursing practices to build strong connections, cooperation and collaboration.
• Significant experience in leading teams through organisational and unit change, building a motivated and collaborative team. 

What you need:

• Postgraduate qualification in Mental Health Nursing or equivalent.
• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulations Agency (AHPRA).
• The successful candidate will be required to register their qualifications on eCredential

How to apply:

CV and  Cover Letter outlining your interest and suitability for the position.

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