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<div><div><div><b>Reference Number: 53180: </b><b>Associate Nurse Unit Manager, Mental Health</b><br>
<b>Employment Type: On Going Part Time (PT)</b><br>
<b>Location: Northern Health (All Campuses)</b></div><br>
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About Northern Health:</b></div><br>
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As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.</div><div><br>
Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour&rsquo;s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne&rsquo;s North is fast becoming the place to be.</div><br>
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<div><b>Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Associate Nurse Unit Manager to join the Broadmeadows Adult Inpatient Unit.</b></div><br>
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</b></div><div>Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne&rsquo;s rapidly growing outer north.</div><br>
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Services are provided through our six main campuses:</div>
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Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals Centres and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg.</div><br>
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About the Role:</b></div><br>
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This role requires you tol bring advanced clinical expertise and strong leadership to our inpatient unit.</div><br>
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</div><div>Building on the foundational responsibilities of the Registered Nurse, you will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high‑quality, evidence‑based care while role‑modelling our values of patient‑centred care, trust and respect.</div><br>
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As a key member of the leadership team, you will support the Program Manager and Team Leader in ensuring safe, efficient daily operations, effective resource management, and a positive, supportive workplace culture.</div><br>
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</div><div>You will also step into delegated management responsibilities in their absence, requiring a solid understanding of administrative and operational processes.</div><br>
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To be successful in this role you will have:</b></div><br>
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<li>Registration as a registered nurse under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (Victoria) Act (2009) with AHPRA</li>
<li>Bachelor Degree in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing or equivalent, or, Bachelor Degree in Nursing plus a Postgraduate qualification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing</li>
</ul><ul><li>Minimum of 2 years&rsquo; experience working in Mental health</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience in Acute Psychiatry Inpatient Services</li>
<li>You will be expected to work a rotating roster including morning, afternoon and night shift</li></ul><br>
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Next Steps</b><b> . . .</b></div><br>
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If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the <b>'Apply'</b> button and follow the prompts.</div><br>
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</div><div>For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact <b>Tamara Cannan</b>, <b>Program Manager- </b><b>Tamara.Cannan@nh.org.au</b></div><br>
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</div><div><b>Applications close</b> <b>Sunday 8th March 2026</b></div><br>
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Shortlisting will commence immediately for this vacancy. If an appropriate candidate is sourced, the advertising may close early, thus we advise you to apply right away.</i></div><br>
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<div><b>Why work at the Northern Health?</b></div><div><br>
NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.</div>
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Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.</div>
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<li>Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new &lsquo;Thrive&rsquo; program</li>
<li>Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support</li>
<li>An inclusive and culturally safe space</li>
<li>Access to salary packaging, EAP, our online library and onsite car parking</li></ul><br>
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Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.</div></div></div><div></div>

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