Nurse Unit Manager

• Flexible working hours; we actively encourage work-life balance
• Salary packaging options + discounted health insurance & banking
• Full-time permanent position in the Eastern suburbs close to public transport

Coordinate and manage the ward, and ensure a strong commitment to customer service, safety and quality care as a NUM – Mental Health and AOD Inpatient Unit.

About the new integrated unit

At Eastern Health we are excited to announce that we’re rolling out a new integrated unit that will incorporate support for Alcohol and other drugs and Mental Health consumers. It is the first of its kind in Victoria!

The unit is currently an eight bed AOD inpatient unit. The unit will provide a model of care whereby AOD consumers would, after a stay on 1 East, move to Wellington House or other services for a period of ongoing support in the form of stabilisation and maintenance. The mental health beds will provide assessment and intervention on a short term basis for people experiencing severe mental illness until they are well enough for effective, community-based treatment and support.

About Eastern Health

We are one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We are a values-based organisation committed to research and teaching, and have strong affiliations with Australia’s top universities. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.

About the role

Located at - 1 East, Mental Health, and Alcohol and Other Drug/Addiction Medicine

• As NUM, you'll play a leading role in the implementation and delivery of the service.
• We’re looking for someone with dual diagnosis capability and who would bring ideas, enthusiasm, passion and an ethos of patient-centred care to the new team.
• As NUM, you will have sound clinical knowledge and experience in leadership and management.
• You will effectively coordinate and manage the ward, and ensure a strong commitment to customer service, safety and high quality care.
• You'll also ensure professional standards and Eastern Health policies are upheld and great patient outcomes are achieved.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Work for a values-based organisation
• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly & supportive team
• Flexible working hours; we actively encourage work-life balance
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals

About you

• Current registration with AHPRA (essential)
• Recent mental health and AOD nursing experience (within Australia)
• Post graduate mental health qualifications (essential) and AOD stream qualifications (highly regarded)
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
• An empathetic and personable demeanour
• A strong commitment to high quality care
• The ability and experience to confidently lead a diverse team

Applications will be reviewed as received so apply now!

For full details refer to the attached position description and direct all enquiries to Bec Johnson, Associate Program Director, Mental Health on 9955 1139 or Rebecca.johnson@easternhealth.org.au 

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police records check.

You must have the right to permanently live and work in Australia to apply for this job.

Please submit all applications online.

Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.

Eastern Health Values:  Patients First: Agility: Humility: Respect: Kindness: Excellence