Nurse Manager - Adult Mental Health Inpatient Services
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Manager Grade 3
Location: Nepean Mental Health Centre
Remuneration: $143,851.09 - $146,522.64 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ652349
Applications Close: 13/04/2026
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.
The Nepean Mental Health Centre provides inpatient care for people experiencing acute mental health issues through the short-stay Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre (PECC), the Acute Mental Health Unit, Mental Health High Dependency Unit, and Older Persons Mental Health Unit. We support our Patients by linking them to case managers for ongoing treatment and support within an environment appropriate to the person's needs.
NBMLHD Mental Health Service is seeking an experienced and dynamic Nurse Manager to lead and shape the delivery of high‑quality consumer care across both inpatient and community settings within the Adult Mental Health Stream. This pivotal role is central to supporting a seamless and person‑centred consumer journey across the lifespan, ensuring that every individual receives safe, effective and compassionate mental health care.
As the Nurse Manager, you will provide strong operational and professional leadership to multidisciplinary teams, guiding the planning, development and evaluation of services, clinical practice and professional standards. Your leadership will help drive service excellence, foster continuous improvement and ensure timely, efficient and evidence‑based care for consumers.
If you are a committed leader with a passion for mental health and a drive to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply and help shape the future of mental health care within NBMLHD.
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
- Accrued Day Off (ADO)
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
- Novated Leasing
- Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Fitness Passport
NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards
For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.
What you will bring to the role
- Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Holds or working towards relevant Management and/or Mental Health post-graduate tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience deemed appropriate to the position
- Demonstrates leadership skills and the ability to motivate, inspire and organise staff to achieve organisational, service, and professional standards, including the ability to manage conflict and performance issues
- Demonstrated ability to manage, allocate and evaluate organisational and nursing resources, including finance and human resources.
- Demonstrated ability to manage change and guide others through change process
- Demonstrated experience in managing key priorities and delivering successful strategies to deliver service outcomes and KPIs within tightly defined resources
- Evidence of commitment to consumer-focused care, clinical governance, and quality improvements
- Current unrestricted NSW Drivers Licence and willingness to use for work related travel.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
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For role related queries or questions contact Rachael Mulley on rachael.mulley@health.nsw.gov.au
