The Adolescent Inpatient Mental Health Unit (Brolga) is located in Hornsby.
This unit provides a safe and therapeutic environment for 12-17 year olds experiencing mental health problems.
It is a great environment to work if you love working with young people and their families.Employment Type: Permanent Full TimePosition Classification: Nurse Unit Manager (Level 3)Remuneration: $2,619.70 per weekHours Per Week: 38Requisition ID: REQ541228 Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people.
We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible.
Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday.
We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There's a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams' voices.
You'll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities' lives.NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong.
We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be workingBrolgaWhat you'll be doingThe NUM3 is in charge of the inpatient unit and all aspects of the unit's environment.
Responsibilities include coordinating patient services, unit management and staff management.
The position also oversees the development of policies and operational procedures, quality improvement activities and staff recruitment amongst many other duties and opportunities.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria: Registered Nurse-Division 1 with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA) AND Relevant management tertiary qualification OR equivalent work experience, OR a combination of study and work experience; and demonstrated commitment to professional development.
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
Demonstrated ability to lead, manage and support a clinical team.
Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication skills and computer literacy in Microsoft Applications, roster management systems and electronic medical records.
Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience in change management and initiating a new service delivery model within an established service.
Evidence of and commitment to patient/customer focussed care, clinical governance and quality improvement.
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1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Ayisha Chitakunye on ****** is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases.
The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy .
You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process.
Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Applications Close: 5 January 2025 Tentative interview date: 14 January 2025