Cclhd - Nursing Unit Manager Level 3 - Mental Health Inpatient Unit

**Employment Type**:Temporary Full Time, until Sunday, 12th July 2026
**Position Classification**:Nurse Unit Manager Level 3
**Remuneration**: $2,619.70 per week
**Hours Per Week**:38
**Location**:Gosford Hospital
**Requisition ID**:REQ580504
**Applications Close**:Monday, 7th July 2025 at 11:59pm

An exciting opportunity has become available for a talented Nurse Unit Manager to join Gosford Hospital in the Mental Health Inpatient Unit Team on a full time temporary basis.

The Nursing Unit Manager (NUM) is responsible for the coordination of patient services, unit management and nursing staff management within the Gosford Hospital Mental Health Unit, consistent with the strategic directions of Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD).

**About the Role**

The NUM of the Mental Health Inpatient Unit at Gosford Hospital is responsible for the efficient management and leadership of nursing staff and other relevant staff under their delegation and is pivotal in the coordination and provision of timely, high-quality nursing care to consumers. The NUM leads nursing staff, ensures effective liaison between all health professionals and is responsible for the environment and work, health and safety management of the units.

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description.

**About You**

You have:

- Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse (Division 1).
- Extensive recent post registration clinical experience and knowledge of current nursing and midwifery issues in the required speciality.
- Proven leadership and management skills and demonstrated ability to lead manage and support a clinical team.
- Demonstrated knowledge in initiating and implementing changes to improve clinical service delivery and outcomes, models of care, evidence based practice and practice development.
- Demonstrated understanding of budget development and monitoring financial performance.

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.

**Benefits**
- **Work-Life Balance** - Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
- **Financial Benefits** - Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
- **Health & Wellbeing** - Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
- **Career Growth** - Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

For more information, please visit Benefits at CCLHD

**Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health**

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process.

**NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.**

**Additional Information**

**An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.**

**Need More Information?**

**For role-related queries, please contact Susan Pinnell on**:
**Phone**:0414 193 275

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