Nurse Unit Manager – Permanent Full-time
Are you passionate about women’s mental health? Take on a true leadership role in Australia’s first women’s only, stand-alone trauma-informed mental health facility in the picturesque town of Thirroul, located on the beautiful South Coast region of NSW.
Want to join a leadership team that focusses on Trauma informed clinical excellence and who invests in our multi-disciplinary team.

• Grow your career in a friendly and welcoming team environment
• Contribute to a passionate team to deliver a positive future for the clinic
• Relocation assistance may be available for the successful candidate (T&C’s apply)
• Free onsite parking
• Subsidised meals daily
• This role will provide you with variety and professional development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative culture

About the Role

• You will provide effective leadership, deliver high-quality care, and be great at building relationships with all key stakeholders.
• You will play a pivotal role in guiding and mentoring the team and ensuring optimal outcomes for all patients.
• You will implement best practice trauma informed care in conjunction with the leadership team with focus on continuous improvement across all areas of women’s mental health
• You will provide input into change management processes to ensure that there is a continuous positive future for the clinic.
• You will work closely with a passionate leadership team who are dedicated to investing in the development of all staff. The key focus is ensuring ongoing education and support is provided across our teams.
• You will be accountable for the efficient and effective management of all human & material resources within the Nursing Unit.
• The role encompasses planning, implementing, and evaluating all nursing practices, processes and clinical services of the Unit.

About You
You will bring a keen eye for succession planning and training of clinical staff, financial and material resources along with the capacity to lead and inspire a team of clinical professionals and act as a passionate mentor.
This role will suit either an experienced clinical manager or a senior nurse looking to take the step into Unit Management.
You will also bring:

• Registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
• Experience in Mental Health nursing, minimum 2 years
• A passion for trauma-informed care
• Effective communication, conflict resolution and interpersonal skills
• A collaborative, positive and professional approach
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders
• Ability to plan, develop, implement and evaluate a continuous improvement / risk management program

Desirable:

• Sound computer skills in MS Office suite including Excel
• Previous experience in a management position desirable
• Holding or working towards a tertiary management qualification desirable
• Post graduate studies in an appropriate specialty area desirable
• Have solid insights and training in the impacts of working with psychological trauma

Remuneration
Nurse Unit Manager: $64.56 - $69.45 + superannuation based on experience level and qualifications, exclusive of penalties or allowances.

About Us
Ramsay Clinic Thirroul is a 43-bed women’s only unit, providing a safe environment where women can deal with trauma-related mental health conditions via specific evidence-based programs.
Ramsay Mental Health has been committed to providing world-class standards of care for people affected by mental illness since 1964. It treats more than 70,000 mental health patients in Australia each year.
The Clinic location: The Illawarra provide a fantastic lifestyle opportunity, which will see you living and working in a beautiful region on the South Coast. The unspoilt South Coast offers pristine beaches, mountains, national parks and a rich biodiversity. Thirroul is a seaside suburb of Wollongong and is known for its café and restaurant culture with a laid-back vibe. Only 68 km from central Sydney, the Illawarra is adorned by rainforest-covered escarpment and the stunning golden beaches. Wollongong is NSW’s third-largest city and is a vibrant urban centre that offers diverse appeal.

What’s in it for you?
Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to Linked In Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.
Discounts: Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.
Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support.
Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.

Requirements

• Must provide a National Police check conducted within the previous 12 months
• According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases, which may include Covid-19.

To Apply
All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.
Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com
For enquiries, please contact Tori Landers on Landers T@ramsayhealth.com.au