Nursing Unit Manager

**Employment Type**: Permanent Full Time
**Position Classification**: Nurse Unit Mgr Lvl 1
**Remuneration**: $118,643.63 - 118,643.63
**Hours Per Week**: 38
**Requisition ID**: REQ385240

Position Title: Nursing Unit Manager (NUM1), Custodial Mental Health - PFT - Silverwater Complex

**Are you right for us?**

Are you looking to make a positive difference? Are you both community-minded and up for a challenge? Are you quick to learn and put those learnings into practice?

Then you could be the perfect Clinical Nurse Unit Manager (NUM1) to join the professionals at Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network. Specifically, we’re looking for a Clinical Nurse Unit Manager (NUM1) that has current authority to practice as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia. If you are an overseas resident with a temporary visa, please apply. This position will be open to you if no suitable Australian permanent resident or citizen is identified.

**Are we right for you?**

Here at Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network, the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM1) is a leadership role which has a line management role and clinical operations responsibility for a specialist Custodial Mental Health (CMH) designated area at Silverwater or Long Bay Correctional Complex. The NUM1 is an integral part of the CMH nursing management team and is responsible, in conjunction with the Custodial Mental Health Nursing Unit Manager 3 for local level planning, development, implementation and evaluation of specialist mental health nursing services and for overseeing the delivery of those services. The NUM1 will work within Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (the Network) and NSW Ministry of Health policies, procedures and guidelines as well as the relevant Corrective Services NSW legislation, regulations, and policies.

**Want to know more about our service?**

Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network is a Statutory Health Corporation established under the Health Services Act (NSW) 1997. We are part of the broader health system reporting to the Minister for Health through the Network Board and the Secretary, NSW Health.

**Want more than just a salary?**

Your hourly rate of $118643.63 p/a (+ super) is just the beginning. You’ll also have access to:

- Additional allowances + salary packaging benefits
- A fitness passport (if you’re eligible) + Access to ADOs
- Free onsite parking to minimise your commute time
- Fantastic training & education avenues available
- Terrific professional development & career progression opportunities
- Support from a passionate & enthusiastic management team

**Want to be sure we’re inclusive and diverse?**

Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network employs people from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. Put simply, we focus on your capability and your passion.

**Please Note**: This is a Targeted Aboriginal Position. Preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal descent. Exemption is claimed under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977

**Ready to Apply?**

The first step is to submit your resume and your answers to the following selection criteria:

- Current authority to practice as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia.
- Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills and ability to liaise and negotiate with clinicians, managers, staff and other key stakeholders.
- Proven ability to manage and monitor staff performance across all domains including clinical practice, professional conduct and professional development.
- Proven ability in incident management and reporting systems within a quality improvement and governance framework.
- Proven ability in Windows based programs and computer based rostering, audit and incident management systems.
- Proven ability to co-ordinate several activities simultaneously to meet identified outcomes and time lines.
- An ability to build a positive and resilient team culture that reflects the values of the organisation.

Need more information?

**Applications Close: Monday, 3rd of April - 11:59pm