Nursing Unit Manager

Calvary Bruce Private Hospital

Nurse Unit Manager
- Hyson Green Mental Health Unit

Make a difference at one of Canberra’s leading private healthcare providers

Join an organization that promotes a culture of recognition and celebration of achievements
Permanent full-time position
A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation
Excellent salary packaging options available

About Calvary Bruce Private Hospital

Calvary Bruce Private Hospital is one of Canberra’s leading private healthcare providers featuring eight state-of-the-art digitally integrated theatres, including a hybrid cath lab as well as the only dedicated private mental health facility in the ACT. Our values of Hospitality, Healing, Stewardship and Respect underpin all that we do. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applicants from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities and various life experiences and faiths. Here at Calvary Bruce Private we work together to provide opportunities that empower and enrich our staff.

About the Ward

Hyson Green is a private 46 bed facility with the recent expansion. Hyson Green offers voluntary in-patient programs and support for more than 500 patients a year who exhibit common mental health conditions including anxiety, depression and mood disorders. Our team is passionate in supporting patients to achieve their best possible outcomes with high quality tailored programs to suit individual needs.

The team at Hyson Green are committed to providing contemporary and innovative approaches to mental health care by recognising our patients with mental health issues as experts in their own conditions and strive to empower our patients through providing an optimistic and positive approach with a focus on collaborative decision making and care planning.

About the role

Forming a valuable part of our senior management team, the Nurse Unit Manager will provide optimal leadership and management, assuming responsibility and accountability for the standard of clinical care delivered and the operational performance of the of the Mental Health Ward. They will be influential in creating a professional environment and fostering a respectful culture where interdisciplinary team members are able to collaborate effectively to positively impact patient outcomes and professional growth.

What you bring

Essential

Registered Nurse who holds current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).
Post Graduate qualification in Mental Health Nursing.
Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation.
Experience in drug and alcohol nursing.
Demonstrated skills in leadership and senior management within a health care environment.
Sound knowledge of current clinical practice, its delivery and models of care and the ability to motivate, inspire and lead staff to achieve service and professional goals.
Comprehensive knowledge of contemporary management practice and the ability to lead and manage staff in an environment of change.
Experience in rostering; managing skill mix and care delivery models according to patient/service need.
COVID-19 vaccination is a mandatory requirement unless assessed exempt.

**Benefits**:
This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a leading mission based health care organisation. We offer paid parental leave, salary packaging, career progression, flexible working hours and training and skills development. Calvary is also proud to be recognised as a leader in gender equality.

About Calvary

Calvary continues the mission of the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary, a mission focused on caring for those who are sick, dying and in need. We express our values of hospitality, healing, stewardship and respect through “being for others” exemplified by the Spirit of Calvary and the example of Venerable Mary Potter.

How to join the team

Only applicants with a valid right to work in Australia will be considered.

Consistent with our values of hospitality, healing, stewardship and respect, Calvary is committed to providing a safe environment to all workers, residents, clients and visitors. As a result Calvary has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirement for all workers and a mandatory Influenza vaccination requirement for residential aged care workers unless assessed as exempt. Evidence of vaccination will be required to be provided during the recruitment process.

**Please note the following**:
You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including COVID-19, influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella