Are you a values‑driven Registered Psychiatric Nurse looking to deepen your expertise and contribute to a service undergoing significant growth? With multiple positions available, this is a chance to join an expanding specialist forensic mental health service at a pivotal moment in its development.
The Role
We are seeking an Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) to take on a brand‑new leadership role within our expanding acute and sub‑acute specialist forensic mental health service. This is an opportunity to influence service development, shape team culture, and lead high‑impact clinical practice. You bring proven frontline leadership capability, advanced mental health expertise, strong knowledge of forensic legislation, and highly developed de‑escalation and crisis‑management skills.
In this collaborative leadership role, you will drive trauma‑informed safety initiatives, uphold high standards of clinical governance, and lead responses to clinical incidents and emergencies. You will oversee unit staffing and resources while coaching and supporting nurses delivering recovery‑focused care to individuals with complex mental health needs and offending‑related risks.
You are a respected and confident leader who inspires your team, fosters a positive and safe work culture, and demonstrates emotional resilience,
compassion, and sound judgement under pressure. You thrive in dynamic environments and can manage highly complex clinical and operational workloads.
Key Selection Criteria
- Minimum 3 year’s mental health nursing experience.
- Additional 2 year’s team leader, acting ANUM or senior clinician.
- Current APHRA as a Registered Nurse.
- Postgraduate Diploma in Mental health Nursing.
- Experience within a forensic mental health, acute inpatient/intensive psychiatry or secure mental health services.
- Currently living and working in Australia
Benefits
- Permanent full-time position with a generous salary package penalties.
- Professional development, education, and clinical supervision programs supporting diverse career opportunities.
- Opportunity to contribute to a newly expanded service within an innovative organisation.
- A values-led organisation committed to patient recovery and wellbeing.
- Interstate relocation financial support up to $2,500.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a short cover letter outlining your interest in the role and how your skills and experience align with this new leadership opportunity.
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📌 Associate Nursing Unit Manager (North Melbourne)
🏢 Sentio Recruit
📍 North Melbourne
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