Associate Nurse Manager

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About the Role 

Unit 2 is looking for an experienced Mental Health nurse for the role of Associate Nurse Unit Manager. We are looking for someone with a passion for providing recovery focused, patient centred care to our consumers during an acute or severe phase of Mental illness.   

In this role as an Associate Nurse Unit Manager, you will work with youth inpatient consumers with varying degrees of acute psychiatric or mental illness and/or drug and alcohol dependency problems. You will be a recognised member of a multidisciplinary psychiatric care team, and at any time you would be providing primary nursing care to patients, while also supporting other members of the nursing team, consumers families and carers.

Full-Time permanent position available, 7-day rotating rosters across all shifts 

About Us

Unit 2 at Monash Health Dandenong is a 25 Bed inpatient unit which sits within the Dandenong Youth Mental Health Service under the Mental Health Program. The service provides care to consumers aged between 16-25 who require short-term inpatient management and treatment during an acute phase of mental illness. Situated in Dandenong, Unit 2 services a culturally diverse population. The multidisciplinary team work with consumers to provide a range of therapeutic interventions and programs, whilst also working collaboratively with families and carers to provide education and guidance on how to best support consumers during their recovery.

About You  

As a motivated and experienced Psychiatric Nurse, you possess a patient-centred approach and demonstrate a commitment to recovery focused care.  You are an innovative thinker and are always looking for ways to improve service delivery.  You can also demonstrate a keen understanding of the Mental Health & Wellbeing Act as it relates to delivering holistic patient care.  

What You Need

• Evidence of commitment to working in Mental Health - Post Graduate Qualification in Mental Health as outlined in the position description 
• Demonstrated experience within an Inpatient Unit or similar
• Current AHPRA registration  
• Relevant working rights/visa 

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Mark Makunike on

Position Description can be found here

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the 'Application Guide'

Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. 

Applications close: 6 December 2025