Nurse Manager - Mental Health Acute Inpatient Service

About this role

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.

We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region.

At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.

As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:

• We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.

• We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.

• We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.

Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, community-based care across the West Moreton region.

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About the role

The Nurse Manager provides expert clinical leadership and management capability within the Mental Health Acute Inpatient Service (MHAIS). The Nurse Manager positively influences the outcome of patient centred care through effective management skill, support and role modelling contemporary best practice and evidence, team building and guiding clinical care and service delivery.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Demonstrated management experience including financial literacy and capability with an ability and commitment to deliver clinical services collaboratively integrating the broader multidisciplinary health care team in delivering high quality, cost effective, patient centred care.

• Demonstrated expert level of clinical knowledge, expertise and skills in complex contemporary clinical practice, and evidence-based mental health service provision, in relation to adults diagnosed with severe mental illness.

• Work collaboratively within a complex stakeholder and systemic framework with internal Queensland Health Services, and external government, non-government, and private health sector service providers to achieve the best outcomes for the client.

• Demonstrated ability to provide operational leadership, strategic direction, quality improvement and management to a multidisciplinary inpatient mental health setting.

• Current Authorised Mental Health Practitioner under the Mental Health Act 2016 or working towards obtaining.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16

Why choose us

• Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions.

• Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities.

• Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.

• Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.

• Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.

• A lifestyle you'll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience.

To apply

For further information regarding this role, please download and read the attached Role Description, #EveryoneIsALeader Framework and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume, including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.