Join Calvary – Lead with Compassion and Excellence

Position: Clinical Nurse Manager – Mental Health Unit
Location: Calvary St Luke’s Hospital, Launceston, TAS
Work Type: Permanent | Classification: CNM Level 3

Are you a dynamic and compassionate nursing leader ready to make a meaningful impact in mental health care? Calvary Clinic is seeking a Clinical Nurse Manager to lead our dedicated team in delivering high-quality, person-centred care in our Mental Health Unit.

About the Role

At the Calvary Clinic, we are committed to providing holistic care for individuals requesting support for their emotional and psychological care. This 13 bed mental health facility provides a holistic treatment framework of care that is structured but flexible in accommodating the needs of the client and carers. Calvary Clinic caters for clients requesting symptom reduction, motivation, learning new skills to improve well-being.

As Clinical Nurse Manager, you will:

• Lead and coordinate safe, evidence-based care for patients and families.
• Provide clinical leadership and foster a culture of excellence, respect, and innovation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Drive service development, quality improvement, and staff development initiatives.
• Champion Calvary’s values of healing, hospitality, stewardship, and respect.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and support nursing staff, including performance reviews and professional development.
• Ensure clinical standards and safety practices are upheld.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to promote integrated care.
• Contribute to strategic planning and budget management.
• Promote community engagement and consumer participation.

What You’ll Bring:

• Registered Nurse with clinical experience in mental health
• Postgraduate certificate in management, mental health, or related field (desirable).
• Proven leadership in clinical settings and commitment to quality care.
• Strong understanding of clinical governance, risk, and safety.
• Alignment with Calvary’s mission and values.

Benefits:

• Not for profit salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships 
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Paid parental leave 
• 5 Weeks Annual Leave
• Competitive remuneration package
• Comprehensive professional development opportunities

Ready to lead with purpose?
Apply now or contact us to learn more about this rewarding opportunity to shape mental health care at Calvary.

For more information, contact Fiona Braid, DCS via Fiona.Braid@calvarycare.org.au

Application closing date: 03/10/25

Please note the following:

As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role

You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella.