Job Description
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 strong 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