Ramsay Clinic - Northside is seeking a Nurse Unit Manager to join our Mental Health Facility on a permanent, full-time basis.

About the Role

As the Nurse Unit Manager – Adolescent and Young Adult (Age 16+), you will lead and support our team to deliver excellence in patient care, in accordance with best practice standards and legislative requirements.

The Adolescent and Young Adult Unit is a 32-bed ward providing specialist mental health care to young people aged 16–25 years. In this role, you will be accountable for the efficient and effective management of staff within the unit, while working collaboratively with key internal and external stakeholders involved in the provision of patient care and treatment. The position also includes direct clinical care of patients.

This fast-paced and highly rewarding role reports to the Director of Clinical Services and offers an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the delivery of high-quality mental health care for adolescents and young adults.

About You

While leadership or management experience is desirable, this role will also suit an experienced Registered Nurse looking to step up into a leadership position.

You will also demonstrate:

- Current AHPRA registration.
- Minimum 5-year experience working as a Registered Nurse.
- Minimum 3 months experience working as a Registered Nurse in a Mental Health setting (desirable).
- Excellent clinical assessment, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organisational abilities.
- A commitment to patient-centred care and continuous quality improvement.




- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and manage challenging situations.
- Resilience and adaptability in a dynamic clinical environment.
- Commitment to teamwork, patient safety, and professional growth

Preferred criteria: Postgraduate qualifications relevant to working with young people or mental health nursing.

Remuneration

On offer is a base hourly rate of $70.89 + superannuation, exclusive of penalties or allowances. (Nursing/Midwifery Unit Manager level 1)

What’s in it for You:

At Ramsay, we care for our people by offering benefits that truly support your career, wellbeing and lifestyle, including:

- Grow your career with recognition programs, employee referral bonuses, scholarships, free access to LinkedIn Learning and the Ramsay Leadership Academy

- Save more every day with Ramsay Rewards, giving you exclusive deals at 100+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers and more

- Enjoy peace of mind with lower hospital cover costs and higher extras limits on services like General and Major Dental, plus pharmacy and allied health discounts

- Find balance through adaptable rostering options, flexible leave and access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support 24/7

- Increase your take-home pay through salary packaging and novated leasing, plus discounts on leisure travel, gyms and lifestyle services.

Why Join Ramsay:

At Ramsay Health Care, “people caring for people” is at the heart of everything we do. We are:

- Australia’s largest private hospital operator, with over 74 sites and 35,000 staff

- A values-led workplace where you’ll be supported personally and professionally

- A place with flexible, permanent and career-growth opportunities nationwide.

📌 Nurse Unit Manager - Mental Health (North Sydney)
🏢 Ramsay Clinic Northside
📍 North Sydney