Achieve Something Great
Make a meaningful difference when it matters most. As the After Hours Nurse Unit Manager (NUM, you will provide leadership and support across Mental Health Services during evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays, ensuring consumers receive safe, responsive and recovery-oriented care outside standard business hours.
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Lead and support dedicated multidisciplinary teams to deliver high quality mental health care and positive consumer outcomes across a range of inpatient and community settings.
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Play a key role in service coordination and clinical leadership, helping to ensure timely decision-making and continuity of care when senior operational support is limited.
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Contribute to a safe, supportive and recovery-focused environment for consumers, carers and staff during after-hours periods.
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Develop your leadership skills within a large and diverse Mental Health Service, working collaboratively with managers, clinicians and key stakeholders across the district.
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Be part of a committed Mental Health Services team that values compassion, inclusion, professional development and continuous improvement in the delivery of person-centred care.
Are You the Right Fit?
Highly desirable experience includes:
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Previous NUM, or Team Manager role
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Acting AH NUM experience.
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Strong communication skills
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Staffing and Rostering management
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Participation in hospital-wide operations or patient flow committees.
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Quality improvement and clinical governance experience.
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Understanding of KPIs such as:
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Length of Stay (LOS)
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Discharge by Midday
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Bed occupancy
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Incident management
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Restrictive practices
Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
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More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
Financial Perks
12% superannuation
Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
One extra day off each month for full-time employees
Work-Life Balance
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
Grow Your Career
Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
Health & Wellbeing
Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
Vaccination Requirements
Child Safe Employment
South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
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