Northpark Private Hospital, Bundoora is seeking a compassionate and experienced
Nurse Unit Manager
to lead our
26-bed adult Mental Health Unit
.
Continuous professional development, education & support provided
Deliver outstanding patient care within a dedicated team
Lead a team of passionate, collaborative professionals
About the role:
Are you a values-driven leader with a passion for mental health and a strong commitment to recovery-oriented practice?
In this key leadership role, you will champion the delivery of recovery-oriented, trauma-informed and person-centred care, ensuring consumers are supported in a safe, respectful and empowering environment. You will lead a dedicated multidisciplinary team to promote hope, autonomy, dignity, and collaborative care, while maintaining excellence in clinical outcomes and operational performance.
About us
Northpark Private Hospital is part of Healthscope, one of Australia's leading private healthcare providers, committed to delivering quality, patient-centred care.
Our Mental Health Unit provides specialised inpatient services within a recovery-focused framework, supporting individuals to build resilience, strengthen independence, and achieve meaningful outcomes. We value partnerships with consumers, families, and carers, and embed trauma-informed principles into all aspects of care delivery.
Key responsibilities
Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Mental Health Unit, embedding recovery-oriented and trauma-informed practices
Ensure delivery of safe, compassionate, and person-centred care that promotes consumer choice and participation
Foster a culture of psychological safety, respect, and cultural sensitivity for consumers, families, and staff
Lead, support and develop a skilled workforce committed to strengths-based and collaborative care
Promote consumer and carer engagement in care planning and service improvement
Drive quality improvement, clinical governance, and risk management activities
Manage workforce planning, rostering, and resource allocation
Oversee financial and operational performance to ensure sustainable service delivery
Build strong partnerships with VMOs and multidisciplinary teams to enhance care continuity
Current Registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
Demonstrated leadership experience within a mental health setting
Strong understanding of recovery principles, trauma-informed care, and consumer-centred practice
Knowledge of clinical governance, safety, and quality standards
Proven ability to lead, coach, and support teams to deliver compassionate care
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills
Experience in the private healthcare sector
Formal leadership or management qualifications
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 sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.
You'll also benefit from:
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
Nurse Unit Manager - Mental Health
Northpark Private Hospital, Bundoora is seeking a compassionate and experienced
Nurse Unit Manager
to lead our
26-bed adult Mental Health Unit
.
Continuous professional development, education & support provided
Deliver outstanding patient care within a dedicated team
Lead a team of passionate, collaborative professionals
About the role:
Are you a values-driven leader with a passion for mental health and a strong commitment to recovery-oriented practice?
In this key leadership role, you will champion the delivery of recovery-oriented, trauma-informed and person-centred care, ensuring consumers are supported in a safe, respectful and empowering environment. You will lead a dedicated multidisciplinary team to promote hope, autonomy, dignity, and collaborative care, while maintaining excellence in clinical outcomes and operational performance.
About us
Northpark Private Hospital is part of Healthscope, one of Australia's leading private healthcare providers, committed to delivering quality, patient-centred care.
Our Mental Health Unit provides specialised inpatient services within a recovery-focused framework, supporting individuals to build resilience, strengthen independence, and achieve meaningful outcomes. We value partnerships with consumers, families, and carers, and embed trauma-informed principles into all aspects of care delivery.
Key responsibilities
Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Mental Health Unit, embedding recovery-oriented and trauma-informed practices
Ensure delivery of safe, compassionate, and person-centred care that promotes consumer choice and participation
Foster a culture of psychological safety, respect, and cultural sensitivity for consumers, families, and staff
Lead, support and develop a skilled workforce committed to strengths-based and collaborative care




Promote consumer and carer engagement in care planning and service improvement
Drive quality improvement, clinical governance, and risk management activities
Manage workforce planning, rostering, and resource allocation
Oversee financial and operational performance to ensure sustainable service delivery
Build solid partnerships with VMOs and multidisciplinary teams to enhance care continuity
Essential criteria:
Current Registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
Postgraduate qualification in Mental Health Nursing
Demonstrated leadership experience within a mental health setting
Strong understanding of recovery principles, trauma-informed care, and consumer-centred practice
Knowledge of clinical governance, safety, and quality standards
Proven ability to lead, coach, and support teams to deliver compassionate care
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills
Desirable:
Experience in the private healthcare sector
Formal leadership or management qualifications
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 sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.
You'll also benefit from:
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. We support each other, share learnings, celebrate successes and face challenges together.
Come and be the difference in our patient's lives
.
Applications close: 7th September ****
If you are successful, you will receive a salary based on your years of relevant nursing experience against the current nursing Enterprise Agreement the "Healthscope - VIC / HVRN- Nurses and Midwives Agreement - NUM classification $*******.
More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. We are also committed to child safety. We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.
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