Nurse Unit Manager

*The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Nurse Unit Manager (Mental Health - Waratah Inpatient Unit)

to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

Be accountable for the monitoring, coordinating and management of the cost centre's operational budget

Be responsible for the coordinating and leadership of human resources

Be responsible and accountable for the monitoring, responding to, coordination and implementation of environmental needs of the unit

Apply the principles of best practice, education, leadership and portfolio management

Deal positively and effectively with unpredictable, challenging or change management situations

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

A Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent

Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Board of Australia

Credentialed through the College of Mental Health Nurses (or be prepared to work towards a credential in Mental Health Nursing)

A Masters or higher qualification within a relevant area is highly desirable

Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (Chicken Pox), Pertussis (Whooping Cough), Hepatitis B

Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required

Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed

Benefits

Flexible work options

Career Development

Salary Packaging

Modern Facilities

Diverse Work Culture

Research Opportunities

12.75% super

17.5% leave loading

Salary

Permanent full time

Base salary ranging from $ $ per annum

About Us

Waratah Unit is a 16 bed inpatient ward that provides specialised mental health care. It offers two pathways of care for mental health consumers. The Short Stay Pathway for adult consumers presenting with a mental health crisis this is likely to resolve within 72hrs with intense support and the Extended Care Pathway for consumers requiring an extended period of time and more exploration of treatment modalities and supports to resolve. The core principles embedded in all aspects of this model of service include trauma informed care, zero suicide, approach to resistant elimination and Integrated Mental health and Alcohol and Other Drugs interventions.

About Gold Coast Health

Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care

Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion

More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts

Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities

Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle

A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best

Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Monday, 22 September 2025

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC

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