Nurse Unit Manager - Mental Health

Are you an experienced and highly motivated Registered Psychiatric Nurse looking to join our Nurse Management team?

 Position Responsibilities –

The position is responsible for providing leadership and direction to the Adult Inpatient mental health unit to complement the strategic direction, operational processes, budget and business direction of Northpark Private Hospital.

You will provide operational direction for the Adult Inpatient Unit to ensure efficient and effective management of the area and coordinate the delivery of nursing care that is evidence based. In addition, you will be accountable for the effective management of human, financial and material resources and ensure customer service is maintained at optimal levels.

As the Nurse Unit Manager, you will undertake direct patient care and hospital co-ordination, as required, providing guidance and support to less experienced members of the nursing team. 

Northpark Private Hospital 

Northpark Private Hospital is a 132-bed hospital located in the rapidly developing Northern Corridor of Melbourne and is operated by Healthscope, a leading provider of private healthcare in Australia. We specialise in Mental Health Services including general psychiatry, older persons and early parenting support as well as Obstetrics and surgical services.

Why Healthscope?

When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our 42 sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.

• Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.
• Discounted health insurance (non-casuals only)
• Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth

We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.

Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.

Selection Criteria

• Current, condition free registration with AHPRA as Registered Nurse, with experience in psychiatric or mental health nursing
• Postgraduate qualifications in mental health nursing.
• Strong leadership skills in managing multidisciplinary teams within an adult inpatient setting, including coordination of care and staff supervision, with an emphasis on fostering a positive team culture.
• Advanced clinical skills and knowledge in mental health nursing, committed to evidence-based and trauma informed care, patient safety, and quality outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently manage human, financial, and material resources to ensure effective unit operations and compliance with hospital policies.
• Experience in overseeing unit operations, providing direct patient care and hospital coordination, and responding flexibly to changing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to mentor staff and engage with patients, families, and the broader healthcare team.
• Commitment to a customer-focused approach, ensuring high standards of service delivery and patient satisfaction.
• Ability to align unit operations with Northpark Private Hospital’s strategic objectives and contribute to ongoing improvement.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development and participation in relevant training, supervision, and quality improvement initiatives.

Applications close: 

31^st March 2026

For further enquiries: Lisa Hutchings, Mental Health Services Manager, 03 94680707 or Lisa.hutchings@healthscope.com.au

To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application process. Please include a cover letter and your CV along with the contact details for 2 professional referees.