NURSE UNIT MANAGER, 2ND IN CHARGE
Sydney CBD | Private Mental Health Clinic | Permanent
Full-Time
ABOUT MONARCH MENTAL HEALTH GROUP
Monarch Mental Health Group is a leading provider of private
mental health services in Australia, operating more than 20 clinics across New
South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and the ACT.
With over 50 clinicians across our network, we are committed
to delivering high-quality, accessible and evidence-based care to our patients,
while supporting our clinical teams to perform at their best.
THE OPPORTUNITY
We are seeking an experienced
Nurse Unit Manager, 2nd in
Charge
to support the Nurse Unit Manager in leading the nursing department
across Monarch Mental Health Group's national clinic network.
This role will have a solid focus on
clinical
compliance, accreditation readiness, audit preparation, clinic room set-up,
clinical documentation standards, policy implementation and quality improvement
.
Working closely with the Nurse Unit Manager, General
Manager, psychiatrists, nurses and clinic teams, you will help ensure that our
nursing services are delivered safely, consistently and in accordance with
clinical, regulatory, accreditation and organisational requirements.
This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised,
clinically strong and compliance-focused nurse leader to step into a key
leadership role within a growing private mental health organisation.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS ROLE
Permanent
full-time position, 76 hours per fortnight
Competitive
salary package plus superannuation
Supportive
senior leadership team
Opportunity
to work closely with the Nurse Unit Manager and Executive General Manager
Strong
focus on accreditation, clinical compliance and service improvement
Beautiful
Sydney Town Hall location, just metres from the QVB




Opportunity
to work across innovative mental health treatments, including TMS,
Esketamine and psychedelic-assisted therapy programs
Opportunity
to influence national clinical standards across more than 20 clinics
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
In this role, you will:
Support
the Nurse Unit Manager in the leadership and oversight of nursing services
across Australia
Act
as the second-in-charge for the nursing department when required
Lead
and coordinate accreditation preparation activities across clinic
locations
Conduct
internal clinical audits and follow up on action items
Review
clinic room set-up, equipment, consumables and clinical readiness
standards
Ensure
treatment rooms and nursing areas are maintained in line with clinical,
safety and infection control requirements
Support
the implementation and review of nursing policies, procedures and
workflows
Monitor
clinical documentation standards and assist with documentation audits
Support
incident review, risk management and quality improvement activities
Assist
with onboarding, training and competency checks for nursing staff
Work
closely with nurses to ensure consistent practice across all clinic
locations
Support
infection control, medication safety, patient safety and clinical
governance processes
Assist
with interstate site visits, audits and clinic readiness reviews as
required
Escalate




clinical compliance risks to the Nurse Unit Manager and General Manager in
a timely manner
ABOUT YOU
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Current
AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
Minimum
5 years' post-registration nursing experience
Previous
experience as a senior nurse, CNS, ANUM, NUM, clinical lead or
compliance-focused nurse
Recent
experience in mental health, addiction services, behavioural health,
psychiatric services or a related clinical setting
Strong
understanding of clinical governance, accreditation, audit and patient
safety requirements
Experience
reviewing clinical documentation, policies, procedures and workflows
Strong
attention to detail and ability to identify compliance gaps
Ability
to support staff training, competency reviews and clinical improvement
initiatives
Excellent
communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability
to work autonomously and collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team
Strong
commitment to confidentiality, professional integrity and high clinical
standards
Inclusive
and respectful approach to diversity, patient dignity and person-centred
care
Full
Australian working rights
Ability
to travel interstate when required
LOCATION
This role is based in our Sydney CBD clinic at
131 York
Street, Sydney
, near Town Hall and the QVB, with occasional interstate
travel to support our broader clinic network.
APPLY NOW
If you are an experienced nurse leader with a strong
interest in clinical compliance, accreditation, quality improvement and safe
patient care, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now to join Monarch Mental Health Group and contribute
to consistent, high-quality, patient-centred care across Australia.

📌 Nurse Unit Manager 2Nd In-Charge (Sydney)
🏢 Monarch Mental Health Group
📍 Sydney