About Northern Health:
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.
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’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast
Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Associate Nurse Unit Managers to join to join the Mental health team at Northern Health.
About Northern Health:
Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north.
Services are provided through our five main campuses:
Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn Centre, and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg.
About the Role:
These roles are based at Ward 7, a 25-bed Women's Acute Mental Health Unit at Northern Hospital and will be responsible for the effective day to day clinical management of the unit.
As a pivotal part of the leadership team, you will drive clinical excellence, foster a positive and supportive environment, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of women in our care.
Join us in shaping the future of women's mental health services at Northern Health.
Currently we have both part time and full time roles available at our Epping Hospital.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- A current registration with AHPRA and a Bachelor Degree in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing or equivalent, or, Bachelor Degree in Nursing plus a Postgraduate qualification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing.
- You will have extensive clinical experience and expertise in mental health with a minimum of 3 years post registration experience in variety of mental health settings
- Demonstrated clinical leadership within the multidisciplinary workforce.
- Ability to negotiate and communicate with staff and other service providers
- Developed assessment, clinical reasoning, problem solving and prioritisation skills
- Active leadership in Recovery Oriented Practice in line with the National Recovery Framework
Next Steps . . .
If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you.
For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Shaveta Sood, Program Manager Ward 7 on 0428819126
Applications close Tuesday 2 September 2025.
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.
Why work at the Northern Health?
NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.
Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.
- Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ program
- Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
- An inclusive and culturally safe space
- Access to salary packaging, EAP, our online library and onsite car parking
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.
