Start a new journey with West Moreton Health!

• Ipswich Hospital’s new Mental Health Acute Inpatient Service (MHAIS) has officially opened, providing the local community with a world-class mental health rehabilitation and recovery facility. Purpose-built and with a focus on recovery and social connection, the $104.6 million Ipswich Hospital's Mental Health Acute Inpatient Service state-of-the-art facility includes spaces for adult patients, older and vulnerable patients, and patients requiring more intensive clinical care.

• Permanent Full-time opportunity

Job details

About the role

The Nurse Manager provides expert clinical leadership and management capability within the Mental Health Acute Inpatient Service (MHAIS). The Nurse Manager positively influences the outcome of patient centred care through effective management skill, support and role modelling contemporary best practice and evidence, team building and guiding clinical care and service delivery.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Demonstrated management experience including financial literacy and capability with an ability and commitment to deliver clinical services collaboratively integrating the broader multidisciplinary health care team in delivering high quality, cost effective, patient centred care.
• Demonstrated expert level of clinical knowledge, expertise and skills in complex contemporary clinical practice, and evidence-based mental health service provision, in relation to adults diagnosed with severe mental illness.
• Work collaboratively within a complex stakeholder and systemic framework with internal Queensland Health Services, and external government, non-government, and private health sector service providers to achieve the best outcomes for the client.
• Demonstrated ability to provide operational leadership, strategic direction, quality improvement and management to a multidisciplinary inpatient mental health setting.
• Current Authorised Mental Health Practitioner under the Mental Health Act 2016 or working towards obtaining.
• Post graduate qualification in mental health nursing would be desirable.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
• Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.

About West Moreton Health

 West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.

To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community –  Follow this link  

Benefits

• 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
• 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional development
• Salary sacrificing options
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To apply

Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Joining the West Moreton Health Community (PDF, 301KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  WMH Leadership Standards (PDF, 241KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  WMH Nursing and Midwifery Professional Practice Model (PDF, 816KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  WM644192_06 Nurse Manager - MHAIS RD (PDF, 221KB)
  Role Description