Nurse Unit Manager - Mental Health
Nurse Unit Manager - Mental Health
Contract Type:
Full Time
Location:
Norwest
Industry:
Medical & Nursing
Contact Name:
Greg Forster
Contact Email:
Greg.forster@talentquarter.com
Contact Phone:
0295495751
Date Published:
02-Sep-2026
Mental Health Nurse Unit Manager
Norwest - Sydney
Private Hospital - Attractive Salary + Benefits
Our client, a leading national private hospital operator, is seeking an experienced Mental Health Nurse Unit Manager to take the reins of a well-established Mental Health Unit at a highly regarded private hospital in Sydney's Hills District.
This is a rare opportunity for a nurse leader who is ready to step into a hands-on management role, working alongside a supportive multidisciplinary team and executive leadership to deliver outstanding, patient-centred mental health care.
About the Opportunity Reporting directly to the Director of Nursing, you'll take ownership of the day-to-day clinical and operational leadership of the unit. You'll be trusted to build and inspire a high-performing nursing team, drive quality and safety outcomes, and play a genuine role in shaping the future direction of the service.
This role suits a nurse leader who thrives on autonomy, enjoys mentoring others, and wants to make a lasting impact within a values-driven organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Please note: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All applicants must be able to provide a current National Police Check, a Working with Children Check (where applicable), and evidence of their right to work in Australia. Proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases will also be required for this patient-contact role.
At Talent Quarter, we believe everyone deserves to feel safe, respected and valued for who they are.
We’re committed to an inclusive recruitment experience where people of all backgrounds, identities, cultures, abilities and lived experiences are welcomed and valued — including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, neurodivergent people, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ people and people of all ages.
Our values are simple: Be Real, Keep it Safe, Build and Nurture Connections, Own It, Create Joy, and Raise The Bar. They shape how we treat people, how we work together and the kind of environment we want to create. For us, that means leading with empathy, listening without judgement, respecting different perspectives and experiences, and making sure everyone feels welcomed, supported and valued for who they are.
If there’s anything we can do to make your experience with Talent Quarter more comfortable, please let us know. We’ll work with you to understand what you need and make appropriate arrangements wherever we can.
Norwest - Sydney
Private Hospital - Attractive Salary + Benefits
Our client, a leading national private hospital operator, is seeking an experienced Mental Health Nurse Unit Manager to take the reins of a well-established Mental Health Unit at a highly regarded private hospital in Sydney's Hills District.
This is a rare opportunity for a nurse leader who is ready to step into a hands-on management role, working alongside a supportive multidisciplinary team and executive leadership to deliver outstanding, patient-centred mental health care.
About the Opportunity Reporting directly to the Director of Nursing, you'll take ownership of the day-to-day clinical and operational leadership of the unit. You'll be trusted to build and inspire a high-performing nursing team, drive quality and safety outcomes, and play a genuine role in shaping the future direction of the service.
This role suits a nurse leader who thrives on autonomy, enjoys mentoring others, and wants to make a lasting impact within a values-driven organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strong clinical and operational leadership across the Mental Health Unit
- Lead, mentor and develop a multidisciplinary nursing team
- Champion safe, evidence-based, patient-centred care
- Drive quality improvement, accreditation and clinical governance initiatives
- Manage workforce planning, budgets, rostering and patient flow
- Build strong relationships with VMOs, executives and external stakeholders
- Oversee risk management, incident review and patient safety processes
- Ensure ongoing compliance with National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
- Bachelor of Nursing
- Postgraduate qualification/certificate in Mental Health Nursing
- Proven leadership experience within a mental health setting
- Strong working knowledge of National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards
- A track record in quality improvement and clinical governance
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence and lead change
- Competitive hourly rate, aligned to the relevant Nurses and Midwives Enterprise Agreement, based on your experience
- Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospital sites within a national network
- Discounted health insurance (for non-casual employees)
- Genuine investment in your professional development and career growth
- The chance to lead a team within a well-resourced, values-led organisation
Please note: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All applicants must be able to provide a current National Police Check, a Working with Children Check (where applicable), and evidence of their right to work in Australia. Proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases will also be required for this patient-contact role.
At Talent Quarter, we believe everyone deserves to feel safe, respected and valued for who they are.
We’re committed to an inclusive recruitment experience where people of all backgrounds, identities, cultures, abilities and lived experiences are welcomed and valued — including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, neurodivergent people, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ people and people of all ages.
Our values are simple: Be Real, Keep it Safe, Build and Nurture Connections, Own It, Create Joy, and Raise The Bar. They shape how we treat people, how we work together and the kind of environment we want to create. For us, that means leading with empathy, listening without judgement, respecting different perspectives and experiences, and making sure everyone feels welcomed, supported and valued for who they are.
If there’s anything we can do to make your experience with Talent Quarter more comfortable, please let us know. We’ll work with you to understand what you need and make appropriate arrangements wherever we can.
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