• Excellent benefits including salary packaging
• Fitzroy location
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Multiple permanent full-time and part-time positions

About the Role

Exciting opportunities currently exist for dedicated and experienced mental health nurses to work as Associate Nurse Unit Managers on the Acute Inpatient Service (AIS) of St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne as a part of our Mental Health Service.

As an Associate Nurse Unit Manager you will act as a role model to lead and direct nursing staff ensuring a high standard of patient care and excellent patient, family and carer experience is delivered in accordance with the Values and Health Care Philosophy of the SVHM.

The Associate Nurse Unit Manager role provides the opportunity to further develop your leadership skills and contribute to the ongoing development of our progressive Recovery Model of Care.

Classifications for this position will range from RPN Grade 3 NP83 - NP74 ($108,435 - $112,091 per annum pro rata).

Your Contribution

• Certificate, Diploma, or Degree in General Nursing which meets the registration requirements of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) in Division 1 or 3
• Current practicing certificate (AHPRA registration)
• Post registration qualification in Mental Health (or relevant overseas qualifications)
• Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain
• Minimum 3 years experience in a Mental Health space

What we Offer

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• Salary Packaging - Increase your take home pay!
• In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne's best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks
• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
• Culture of continuous improvement

About Mental Health

St Vincent's is proud of its International reputation for delivery of Mental Health Services and the use of the 'Strengths Model' and its principles. The Mental Health Service includes a 44 bed adult acute inpatient unit for the cities of Yarra and Boroondara; the Koori state-wide Inpatient Mental Health Service; Continuing Care Teams; a Crisis Assessment Team; ED Mental Health and Psychiatric Triage; Prevention and Recovery Care Service (PARC); Footbridge Community Care Unit; The Primary Intervention Care Team (PICT) includes Extended Triage and HOPE (Suicide Prevention); Mobile Support Teams; Clarendon Homeless Outreach Psychiatric Service (CHOPS); Victorian Dual Diagnosis Service (VDDS); Body Image Eating Disorders Treatment and Recovery Service (BETRS) and NEXUS (Concurrent Mental Illness and Substance Use Advisory Service); Consultation & Liaison Service and Victorian Transcultural Mental Health (VTMH).

Working at St Vincent's

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application

• Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

*Respectfully - no agency*

If you would like a copy of the Position Description, please contact [email protected]

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.