Lead and mentor while staying close to the clinical work you love Well-established community General Practice with a great team culture Make a real difference in your local community Clinical Nurse Manager - Mental Health Sunshine Coast, QLD | Permanent Full-Time Are you an experienced Mental Health Nurse Leader looking to take the next step in your career? Our client is seeking a Clinical Nurse Manager to lead a contemporary inpatient Mental Health service on the Sunshine Coast. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected healthcare provider and play a pivotal role in shaping service delivery, leading a multidisciplinary team, and driving exceptional patient outcomes. About the Role Reporting directly to the Assistant Director of Clinical Services, you will be responsible for the overall leadership, management, and performance of a specialised inpatient Mental Health unit. You will oversee staffing, clinical service delivery, operational performance, budgeting, quality improvement initiatives, workforce development, and patient safety outcomes while fostering a positive and collaborative team culture. This role requires a strong clinical leader who can balance operational responsibilities with a commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based mental health care. Key Responsibilities Provide operational and clinical leadership across the Mental Health service Lead, mentor, and develop nursing and multidisciplinary teams Drive positive patient outcomes through effective leadership and service coordination Manage workforce planning, recruitment, rostering, and resource allocation Develop and manage departmental budgets and cost-centre performance Lead quality improvement, clinical governance, and risk management initiatives Ensure compliance with National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards Support change management and continuous service improvement Foster strong working relationships across multidisciplinary teams and hospital leadership About You To be successful in this role, you will possess: Essential Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent qualification Extensive post-registration Mental Health nursing experience Proven experience leading teams within a Mental Health setting Strong understanding of clinical governance, patient safety, and quality frameworks Experience managing people, performance, and service delivery outcomes Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and leadership skills Commitment to professional development and evidence-based practice Highly Regarded Postgraduate qualifications in Mental Health Nursing Qualifications in Leadership, Management, or Health Administration Experience managing budgets and operational performance Experience within private healthcare or not-for-profit organisations What's on Offer Permanent full-time leadership opportunity Join a highly respected healthcare provider Supportive executive leadership team Competitive salary package Salary packaging benefits available Ongoing professional development opportunities Opportunity to lead a high-performing Mental Health service and make a meaningful impact on patient care If you are a passionate Mental Health Nurse Leader who thrives on developing people, driving service excellence, and delivering outstanding patient outcomes, we would love to hear from you. Register your interest today by sending in your CV by hitting Apply Now, or send it directly to Reggie Fernando at rfernando@frontlinehealth.com.au We understand confidentiality is key, so your CV will be treated as an Expression of Interest and you will be provided with full details on the role to ensure the position is a good fit for you. To have a confidential chat with Reggie, give him a call on 0418 333 677. Consultant RFernando@frontlinehealth.com.au Reference number: 219438 Profession:Healthcare & MedicalNursing - Management Company: Frontline Health Brisbane Date posted: 15th Jun, 2026
