About us:

South Pacific Private’s mission is ‘To change lives and heal families’ by providing Australians with the most holistic, comprehensive and proven treatment programs for addiction, trauma and mental health issues.

As a fully-accredited, 54-bed private hospital, South Pacific offers the very highest levels of clinical expertise. South Pacific Private is part of Sana Health Group an Australasian leader in behavioural health services. All programs are supervised by a multi-disciplinary and expert team of psychiatrists, psychologist, general practitioners, registered nurses, psychotherapist and counsellors.

South Pacific Private recognises the Gayamaygal people as the traditional owners and custodians of the land upon which we work. From hiring to treatment delivery, we value and embrace diversity across race, culture, ethnicity, indigenous status, gender identity, class, sexual orientation, religious belief and physical ability. Ensuring equity and inclusion for our staff and in access to our services as a priority. We are a non-smoking facility.

About the role:

As our Nurse Unit Manager, you’ll be the operational heart of the Nursing Department. You’ll work alongside the Director of Nursing and sit on the Senior Leadership Team. This is a real chance to influence how care is delivered, not just manage a roster.

You’ll:

- Lead, coach and inspire a skilled, compassionate nursing team

- Oversee day-to-day operations so care stays safe, effective and client-centred

- Drive quality improvement and help keep our high standards of accreditation and compliance

- Manage recruitment, rostering and performance,



and build a team culture people want to stay in

- Work closely with psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists and allied health in a truly multidisciplinary model

This full-time Monday-Friday role requires availability for 37.5 hours per week + rotating on-call roster

About you:

You’re a natural leader who believes great care starts with a supported team. You’ll bring:

- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse, with 4+ years of clinical experience

- Proven leadership skills, plus the confidence to work on your own and in a multidisciplinary team

- Excellent communication skills and a real passion for client care

- Experience with, or exposure to, recruitment, rostering and performance management

- Knowledge of therapeutic processes, 12-step and evidence-based treatment programs. Mental health or drug and alcohol experience is a big plus.

- Management or post-graduate specialty qualifications are highly regarded but not essential

Why you’ll love it here

- Work-life balance: Monday–Friday, 37.5 hours a week, with a rotating on-call roster

- Meaningful work: see clients transform their lives through evidence-based and 12-step programs

- A voice at the table: a seat on the Senior Leadership Team with real influence





- Location: Curl Curl, on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, minutes from the beach

Standard requirements:

- Professional integrity, adherence to a professional code of ethics and confidentiality requirements as per SPP policy and NSQHS requirements

- Strong interpersonal communication skills and professional boundaries

- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment effectively, respecting difference and diversity

At South Pacific Private we believe every staff member is a precious, valuable and unique human being. We provide an environment that are respectful, inclusive and secure. This includes offering a setting that is inclusive of LGBTQIA+ people embracing diversity and affirming whatever your gender identity or sexuality. We ask our staff to be well-informed and sensitive to the lived experience of LGBTQIA+ people, and they understand the complexities and challenges LGBTQIA+ people face when accessing services and in the workplace. South Pacific Private is committed to working with you to better understand the diverse needs and strengths of each individual.

Ready to lead with heart?

If you want a leadership role where your work truly changes lives, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now with your resume and a short cover letter. Applications are reviewed as they come in, so don’t wait.

Successful applicants will be emailed a job description and must undergo a current National Police Check

Due to a large volume of applications only successful applicants will be contacted for interviews.

📌 Nurse Unit Manager | Mental Health & Addiction | Mon–Fri (Curl Curl)
🏢 South Pacific Private
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