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Associate Nursing Unit Manager

Sydenham, Christchurch💼 Full-time💰 $120,000–$120,000🗓 2026-09-24 → 2026-09-25

Core

Lead clinical practice and team operations in an expanding acute and sub-acute specialist forensic mental health service, driving trauma-informed safety and recovery-focused care for individuals with complex mental health needs and offending-related risks.

Role type

Senior IC Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM)

Builds

Forensic mental health inpatient units and recovery-focused care pathways

Domain

Healthcare / Forensic Mental Health

Required skills

Forensic mental health nursing, Crisis management, De-escalation, Clinical governance, Team leadership, Trauma-informed care

Preferred skills

Postgraduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing, Experience in secure mental health services

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Drive trauma-informed safety initiatives, Oversee unit staffing and resources, Coach and support nurses delivering recovery-focused care, Lead responses to clinical incidents and emergencies, Influence service development, Uphold high standards of clinical governance

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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