Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $127,966 - $127,966
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 13683
About the Role
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This is a Permanent, Full time position at 80 hours per fortnight including an ADO within the Mental Health Department, Banksia Ward
You will be responsible for providing management and leadership to staff within Banksia ward by ensuring that clinical practice and delivery of care provided by staff is consistent with RCH and Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australian standards through comprehensive, safe and evidence-based practice.
Classification for this position will be NP78 RPN Grade 4, Unit Manager (FTE base salary $127,966.8 per annum, plus superannuation).
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About the Department
The RCH Mental Health Department is a level 5 tertiary infant, child and family area Mental Health and Wellbeing service that comprises community and hospital-based multidisciplinary teams and inpatient ward. The Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) Banksia provides leadership and management of an acute care inpatient mental health service for young people from 12- 18 years. The role ensures the provision of safe, evidence-based, recovery-oriented care within the framework of the relevant legislation, and organisational policy. Working in partnership with young people, families/carers, and multidisciplinary teams, the NUM promotes engagement, emotional safety, and positive outcomes. The role requires balancing clinical expertise with operational efficiency, driving service improvement, and fostering collaborative relationships.
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Application process
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly!
For more information about this position please contact MP Mthunzi, General Manager and DoN – Mental Health Ph 0421 452 319 Email: [email protected]
Why work at the RCH?
RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.
We also offer discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.
The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.
It is a requirement of your employment that you be vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children’s Hospital. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.
It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children’s Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption.
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Applications close: 17 September 2025