Nurse Unit Manager, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Inpatient Unit

High quality healthcare. Quality of life. Learn and grow in your career and in your life with more opportunities and more flexibility. Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 52 weeks) Position Classification: Nurse Unit Mgr Lvl 2 Remuneration: $150,816.94 per annum Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ699097 This vacancy is maternity leave relief for an initial period of up to 52 weeks for 38 hours per week; the hours and period of employment may change according to the maternity leave requirements. There is also the possibility of an extension at same / reduced hours.

About The Role
Kamala Child and Adolescent Mental Health Inpatient Unit is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Nursing Unit manager to join our team in Lismore. The Nursing Unit Manager is responsible for the efficient management of nursing and other relevant staff under their delegation and coordination of the provision of nursing care. The Nursing Unit Manager leads nursing staff, ensures effective liaison between all health professionals and is responsible for the environmental and work, health and safety management of the unit. Clinician engagement and leadership has been a prominent feature of the public health system for a number of years, where clinician led clinical standards, safety and quality improvements have become a major focus. The Local Health District (LHD) is committed to the strengthening and ongoing involvement and clinician engagement of staff that provide direct patient care in the planning, delivery, improvement and evaluation of health services. Kamala services young people and their families who reside in Northern NSW (NNSWLHD) and Mid North Coast LHDs. Our nurses play an essential role in the multi-disciplinary team and work alongside psychiatry, social work, occupational therapy and clinical psychology, as well as Department of Education teachers and psychologists and a range of diversional and creative therapists in providing high quality care. Kamala is a high performing team that has been recognised with multiple awards. In 2025, the nursing team won the NNSWLHD Nursing and Midwifery Awards and progressed to become finalists in the NSW Health Nursing and Midwifery Awards The entire team were also awarded winners of the 2025 NNSWLHD Quality Awards. In addition, Kamala was recognised in the 2025 YES/CES Awards for their outstanding Carer Experience Survey results. Nursing care is provided utilising the principles of Trauma Informed Care and Recovery and in accordance with the National Practice Standards for Mental Health Workforce 2013 and the NSW Health Mental Health Competencies. About Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) We are a healthcare community, caring for the people of the Northern Rivers. We understand that high-quality healthcare and quality of life go hand in hand. Our hospitals, and our community health and multipurpose services are a well-balanced modern network truly connecting the communities we serve across the Tweed, Richmond, and Clarence Valleys. If you care about high-quality healthcare and quality of life, we encourage you to join us. You care. We care. Learn more about NNSWLHD here. Relocating to the region? The Welcome Experience in the Northern Rivers connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster. Learn more at: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience Join Our Team And You’ll Enjoy
• Salary packaging and novated leasing – increase your take-home pay
• Fitness discounts – focus on your health and wellbeing
• Growth – access to professional and personal development
• Team culture – work in a collaborative, flexible and supportive team environment
• Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce Need more information?
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Sheehan@health.nsw.gov.au Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. Applications Close: 20 October 2026 NNNSWLHD embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community. NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably. For help with your application to this role visit Stepping Up, our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people. To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information, please see www.homeaffairs.gov.au. This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015). You may be subject to a probationary period of six months from the date of appointment to this position. Follow us on: LinkedIn and Facebook #mhaod #nursingandmidwifery