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Lead and innovate as Nurse Unit Manager, shaping mental health rehabilitation and empowering recovery.

Are you a passionate and experienced mental health nurse ready to take the reins of a dynamic Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit (MHRU)? This exhilarating role puts you at the forefront of designing, delivering, and evaluating innovative rehabilitation services, empowering consumers and their carers on their recovery journey.

As the Nurse Unit Manager, you'll be the driving force behind operational leadership, governance, and the overall direction of nursing services within the MHRU. Your clinical expertise will be pivotal in coordinating exceptional patient care, leading a dedicated multidisciplinary team, and fostering a positive, high-performing work culture. If you're ready to champion outstanding patient outcomes and shape the future of mental health rehabilitation, seize this incredible opportunity!

About the role: 

Duties for the role will include:

• Oversee all aspects of unit operations, including resource allocation (human, financial, physical), budget management, and ensuring adherence to governance frameworks for high-quality, safe, and person-centered care.
• Promote a culture of compassionate, relationship-centered care that respects individual preferences, human rights, and is responsive to the needs of consumers and their families.
• Maintain strong working relationships with multidisciplinary teams, contribute to the development and implementation of corporate policies, and lead changes to models of care to advance rehabilitation services.
• Lead, develop, and mentor staff to create a supportive and learning environment, encouraging professional growth, accountability, and a focus on optimal patient outcomes.

About you:

• Must be a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, holding a current practicing certificate and either be enrolled in or hold a qualification in mental health practice
• At least three years of post-registration experience in mental health nursing.
• Possess effective leadership skills, including highly developed abilities in communication, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and negotiation, with a proven capacity to lead and manage a multidisciplinary team.
• Proven capability in fostering a positive workplace environment that develops staff potential and leads change management initiatives.

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Want To Know More? Contact: Susan Markou, Personal Assistant, on Susan.Markou@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Tuesday 1st July 2025

Attachments:

• 905503- RN03 Nurse Unit Manager Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit- Role Description
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Applicant Information:

• We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging.
• The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.  Job ref: 905503