NURSE UNIT MANAGER – Mental Health Services Sydney | Private Hospital Mental Health | Addiction & Trauma | Leadership About Us: At Stream Healthcare, we partner with leading private hospitals across NSW, connecting experienced nurses with opportunities that align with their clinical expertise and career goals. We are currently recruiting for a Nurse Unit Manager – Mental Health Services role within a well-established private behavioural health hospital in Sydney. This fully accredited private facility delivers high-quality inpatient programs focused on mental health, addiction recovery, trauma treatment and holistic wellbeing. Patients are supported by a multidisciplinary team including psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses and allied health professionals in a therapeutic environment committed to excellence in care. The Opportunity: We’re seeking an experienced Nurse Unit Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of the nursing department, ensuring the delivery of safe, compassionate and evidence-based care. Working closely with senior leadership, you will lead and support a skilled nursing team, drive service improvements, maintain compliance standards and contribute as a key member of the leadership team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation making a genuine difference in people’s lives. Why You’ll Love This Role Permanent part-time position (30 hours per week) Competitive salary super Supportive executive leadership and collaborative team culture Beautiful Sydney location Purpose-led organisation focused on recovery and wellbeing Strong accreditation history and commitment to clinical excellence Opportunity to further develop leadership and service management skills What We’re Looking For Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse Minimum 4 years post-registration experience Previous leadership experience as a NUM, ANUM, CNS, Team Leader or senior nurse Recent experience within mental health, addiction services, behavioural health or psychiatric settings Strong leadership skills with the ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team Experience managing recruitment, rostering, staff development and performance management Understanding of therapeutic models, recovery-focused care and evidence-based treatment programs Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and customer service skills Commitment to confidentiality, professional integrity and high clinical standards Inclusive and respectful approach to diversity and person-centred care Full Australian working rights Next Steps If you’re looking for a rewarding NUM role within a supportive private hospital setting, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or contact Isobella on (02) 8358 6717 or isobella@streamhealthcare.com.au for a confidential discussion. International Candidates Sponsorship is not available. Applicants must hold valid Australian working rights. For visa information, please visit: immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
