Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Inpatient Unit

The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers. Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital. Associate Nurse Unit Manager – Orygen Inpatient Unit The Royal Melbourne Hospital Full Time, Ongoing PositionLead recovery-focused care in a youth inpatient settingJoin a positive, supportive team with strong shared values Join a positive, supportive team with strong shared valuesThe Orygen Specialist Program (OSP), part of Melbourne Health, provides early intervention mental health services to young people aged 15–25 with complex needs. OSP also partners with Orygen, the National Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health, which operates four regional headspace centres. The Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) is a key member of the multidisciplinary team, providing high-quality, evidence-based care and supporting clinical leadership within the inpatient unit. The ANUM assists the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) in ensuring effective day-to-day operations. Benefits Of Working With RMH 6 weeks annual leave plus ADO’s for full time employeesSalary packaging – up to $12,000 tax-free (earnings)Discounted gym/health access via Fitness PassportSupportive culture with strong professional development About The Role Lead the delivery of recovery-focused, evidence-based nursing care within a multidisciplinary team.Support staff development through supervision, mentoring, and education across all levels. Work collaboratively with young people, families, and lived experience workers to ensure trauma-informed, inclusive care.Maintain clinical standards through documentation, risk management, and compliance. Foster a positive, safe team culture and contribute to ongoing service improvement. About You Formal Qualifications: Registered Nurse under the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act (2009)Bachelors in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing or equivalent; or Bachelor’s in Nursing plus Postgrad Mental Health Nursing Essential Minimum 5 years’ experience in mental health nursing, including acute care and youth case managementStrong skills in assessment, care planning, and recovery-oriented interventionsDemonstrated leadership in multidisciplinary environmentsCommitted to professional standards, development, and legislative compliance Desirable Knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g., Mental Health & Wellbeing Act 2022, Children & Young Persons Act)Awareness of key mental health frameworks and standardsFamiliarity with local community and human services organisations Click here to view the full position description Interested? Apply now! We will be shortlisting and scheduling interview as they come through! The RMH stands in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in work and care. We are proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community. Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.