Nurse Unit Manager Mental Health

Ramsay Health Care Limited; Dudley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Dudley is seeking a Nurse Unit Manager for its Mental Health Unit. The role involves leading a team of nurses and clinical staff, ensuring efficient management of resources, and supporting continuous improvement in care delivery. Candidates should have a minimum of five years in mental health nursing and relevant registration as a Registered Nurse. Competitive hourly salary and various professional development opportunities offered.

Benefits

Professional advancement opportunities

Discounts with selected hospitals and health services

Flexible work opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ experience in the mental health nursing specialty.
• Must provide a National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months.
• May require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of nurses and clinical support staff.
• Collaborate with management teams to ensure efficient resource management.
• Support continuous improvement in care delivery.

Skills

Relevant registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse

Leadership or management experience

Ability to apply research findings to clinical practice

Proven ability to manage financial, human, and material resources

Sound computer skills in MS Office suite

Job description

Overview

Opportunity to lead our Mental Health Unit that operates both Inpatient and Outpatient Programs. Located at Dudley Private Hospital, Orange, the clinic offers advanced treatment and holistic care options for anxiety, mood disorders and general mental health disorders. The Nurse Unit Manager will lead the unit, working closely with hospital executive and management teams to ensure efficient staff and resource management with the goal of delivering excellent care.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of nurses and clinical support staff within the Mental Health Unit.
• Collaborate with the hospital executive and management teams to ensure efficient management of staff and resources.
• Report to the Director of Clinical Services and support continuous improvement in care delivery.

Skills and Experience

• Relevant registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in the mental health nursing specialty.
• Experience in a leadership or management role.
• Proven ability to plan and manage financial, human and material resources.
• Ability to plan, develop, implement and evaluate continuous improvement programs.
• Ability to apply research findings to clinical practice.

Highly Desirable

• Sound computer skills in MS Office suite including Excel.

Remuneration

Base hourly salary of $68.49 + superannuation, exclusive of penalties or allowances.

What’s in it for you?

• Professional Advancement: Recognition, rewards, professional development, and employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and Ramsay Leadership Academy.
• Discounts: Ramsay Rewards and hospital, allied health & pharmacy discounts.
• Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities, roster flexibility, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7.
• Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities, and more.

The Hospital

The Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with over 70 Australian sites and 34,000 employees. Ramsay Way philosophy: People Caring for People.

Requirements

• Must provide a National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months.
• Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases, as appropriate to the role.

To Apply

All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered. Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com

Advertised: 14 Oct 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 11 Nov 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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