Nurse Unit Manager Mental Health Inpatient Unit

This position qualifies for an annual Recruitment Incentive Package up to the value of $10,000 (conditions apply and may be pro‑rated to your contracted or ordinary working hours, these payments are paid on a fortnightly basis) under the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. This scheme recognises the role key health workers play in enabling the delivery of rural and remote health services, and aims to provide incentives over and above award entitlements, to attract and retain staff in these areas. Employment Type : PermanentFull Time Position Classification : Nurse Unit Mgr Level 3 Remuneration : $140,793.44 + Super Hours Per Week : 38 Requisition ID : REQ Location : Broken Hill Are you ready to take that next step in your nursing career in an exciting management role? Join a fantastic multi‑disciplined team and be part of the new expansion of our MHIPU where we will increase our service and support We really aren’t that far away – only 3 hours’ drive from Mildura, 5 hours from Adelaide or a short flight from anywhere in Australia. Get exposure to work across different areas you would not get in the big smoke Broken Hill truly is a town like no other with a supportive community that will welcome you with open arms. We can't wait to see you Take a quick look at "Living and Working" in the Far West. What you'll be doing The purpose of the Nursing Unit Manager is to manage, lead and organise the nursing and wider multi‑disciplinary team across the Acute Mental Health Inpatient Unit and the Recovery Centre to enable good patient flow process, step up and step down facilitation and to work with the support teams to enable the right care at the right time. The role of the NUM is to ensure all staff are practicing in accordance with AHPRA regulations, the code of conduct and the core Values of NSW Health as well as: Lead and co‑ordinate the nursing and multi‑disciplinary care team at the ward or unit level. Monitor and manage the business and management functions and processes of the ward or unit. As the leader of the unit, the NUM will demonstrate their capability through attitude, skills, behaviour, and attributes. Demonstrate broad nursing/midwifery experience and knowledge. Understanding and acceptance that patients are the central focus of service delivery. Demonstrate professional integrity; ethical conduct, accountability, advocacy, enabling others. Cultivation of collaborative relationships and effective teamwork. What is on offer 5 weeks paid annual leave per year Salary packaging (pay less tax), and enjoy up to $9k for living expenses + $2.66k meal & entertainment Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) Every Month Fitness Passport Isolation and climate allowance Remote Area Housing Benefit Professional development through frequent online and face‑to‑face learning opportunities A comfortable country lifestyle that supports balance & wellbeing About the Far West LHD The Far West Local Health District is one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. Our vision is to create excellence in rural and remote healthcare. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia. In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare. How to apply To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible. Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia and current NSW Driver's Licence. Relevant management tertiary qualification or equivalent work experience, or a combination of study and work experience with a demonstrated commitment to professional development. A demonstrated knowledge and experience in the management and delivery of health care services. Proven ability in innovative clinical service delivery, harm minimisation and practice development. Effective interpersonal and communication skills that demonstrate the ability to engage, enable and manage teams. Proven ability to create and maintain a positive workplace culture and articulate and achieve a vision for mental health nursing services. Recent clinical experience in mental health service provision in acute care services and knowledge and application of the recovery framework. The Welcome Experience The Welcome Experience in 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 Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Christy McManus on Applications Close: 8th December 2025 Stepping Up The Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help Aboriginal job applicants apply for positions within NSW Health. If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role with us, please visit: Empower, listen and act together Together, we can make a positive difference in the lives of all children, young people and families within our community to keep them safe from harm and to empower children's voices. At Far West Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences, but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply. #RuralHealthIncentives #J-18808-Ljbffr