Associate Nurse Unit Manager

Why Join RMH?

• Due to internal career movements and secondments, multiple opportunities are now available.
• Join the leadership team within the John Cade Adult Acute Unit 
• Generous salary packaging | additional leave | Close to public transport

About the role

Multiple opportunities are available for experienced mental health nurses to join the leadership team within the John Cade Adult Acute Unit as an Associate Nurse Unit Manager (RPN3). These opportunities have arisen through internal career movement within the team, reflecting opportunities for professional growth and progression.

The ANUM is a key clinical and operational leader, providing shift-by-shift coordination of the unit while supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality, recovery-oriented and trauma-informed care.

Working closely with the Nurse Unit Manager and multidisciplinary team, you will provide clinical leadership, support patient flow and bed management, coordinate staffing and resources, and contribute to workforce development, quality improvement and clinical governance initiatives.

Opportunities available:

• 0.63 EFT fixed term – until May 2027
• 0.63 EFT ongoing
• Full-time ongoing
• 0.8 EFT fixed term – until November 2027
• Ongoing permanent night duty

Key Accountabilities

• Provide clinical leadership and coordinate the safe, effective operation of the unit.
• Coordinate nursing care, staffing and patient flow in line with clinical needs and operational requirements.
• Provide senior clinical support to staff, including complex decision-making, risk management and escalation.
• Promote person-centred, recovery-oriented and trauma-informed care, including least-restrictive practice.
• Support and develop nursing staff through supervision, feedback, education and role modelling.
• Work collaboratively with consumers, families and multidisciplinary teams to support safe and effective care.
• Promote clinical governance, quality improvement and evidence-informed practice.
• Act for the Nurse Unit Manager when required, within delegated responsibilities.

About You

You are an experienced mental health nurse with strong clinical leadership and communication skills. You will bring:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse with a relevant Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing qualification
• Demonstrated mental health nursing experience and sound clinical judgement
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, relevant legislation and mental health nursing standards
• Strong understanding of recovery-oriented and evidence-based practice
• Ability to support, educate and develop nursing staff
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively
• Commitment to professional development and quality improvement

Benefits of Working at RMH

• Meaningful Work
  Make a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.
• Career Growth
  Access learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.
• Supportive Culture & Belonging
  Join in a diverse and values-led organisation built on kindness, collaboration and inclusion.
• Innovation
  Help shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and new models of care.
• World-Class Excellence
  Work alongside leading healthcare professionals at one of Australia's premier public hospitals, within the Parkville Precinct—one of the world's leading biomedical and research precincts.
• Enjoy great employee benefits
  Salary packaging of up to $12,000 tax free and generous leave entitlements, including additional annual leave and a monthly accrued day off for eligible full-time staff (role/EBA dependent).
• Work in the Parkville Precinct
  Work in the Parkville precinct with excellent public transport, onsite parking options and access to staff health services.

Interested?

Click Apply to review the full job descrption and to submit your application, including a cover letter and resume.

Interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.

Our Commitment

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work and are committed to fostering a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

As a child safe organisation, RMH are committed to the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of children and young people, in line with the Child Safe Standards

We are proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and communities we support, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities, and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

All appointments are made subject to satisfactory background and compliance checks, including a Criminal History Record Check (or equivalent), Working with Children Check and Immunisation assessment.