Develop your career with Sunshine Coast Health in southeast Queensland which extends through the coastal and hinterland areas from Caloundra in the south and Gympie in the north.

Job details

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced mental health nurse leader to step into the role of Nurse Unit Manager of Kamala Inpatient Adult Mental Health Unit within the Mental Health and Specialised Services at Sunshine Coast Health.  

Sunshine Coast Health is a values-based organisation. We are committed to the maintenance of a culture in which we treat our colleagues with respect as we do our patients, consumers and the community. We respect, protect and promote human rights in our decision-making and actions.

In this role you will lead a dedicated multi-disciplinary team delivering high quality inpatient mental health care within a contemporary, recovery-oriented service.  As the Nurse Unit Manager you will play a key leadership role in shaping a positive clinical culture that prioritises person centred, trauma informed and least restrictive care whilst supporting staff to deliver safe, compassionate and evidence based treatment.

The SCH Kamala Acute Mental Health (MH) Inpatient Unit (IPU) is a 20-bed service, providing comprehensive assessment, therapeutic engagement and short term treatment for adults 18 years and over, experiencing acute episodes of mental illness and psychological distress.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Practice in accordance with code of ethics, professional standards and legislation affecting nursing practice by maintaining current knowledge and competence within scope of position.
• Nominated as Medicine Store and S8 Safe Manager as per the Substance Management Plan for Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service Regulated Places, as required. 
• Work collaboratively with the MHSS Directors, Professional Leads and other multidisciplinary MHSS teams to implement clinical governance requirements that align with the MHSS Governance Framework.
• Provide leadership and direction for workforce planning and capability strategies for a multi-disciplinary team to achieve alignment, enhancement, and efficiency in the delivery of quality patient care and service. Review / development of role descriptions, leave cover arrangements, recruitment and planning to meet service requirements.

Remuneration value up to $169,138 p.a., comprising salary between $136,538 - $148,242 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (Nurse Grade 7). Applications will remain current for 12 months. Please note: only applications from candidates will be accepted (applications that may result in an agency fee will not be considered).

Why work for us?

We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.

As a Queensland Health employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases.

We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community. We encourage people of all genders, races, ages and abilities to apply for roles within our Health Service.

You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Sunshine Coast here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/sunshinecoast/careers

As a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to:

• A wellness program;
• Generous superannuation;
• Flexible work arrangements;
• Career training and development; and
• Salary packaging.

Check out the latest updates here:

https://www.sunshinecoast.health.qld.gov.au/

Further information

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

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Documents

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

• SC678601-RD (PDF)
  
  Applicant Information (PDF)