Clinical Nurse Manager – Mental Health

Clinical Nurse Manager – Mental Health (Public Sector)

Location: Regional Western Australia
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Competitive salary + regional allowances + benefits

About the Company

Our client is a highly regarded public healthcare provider delivering essential services across regional and remote Western Australia. Known for its commitment to patient-centred care, cultural inclusivity, and community engagement, the organisation provides a broad range of hospital, mental health, community, and allied health services.

They are seeking a Clinical Nurse Manager – Mental Health to lead and strengthen inpatient mental health services while contributing to improved outcomes for the local community.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced mental health nurse leader to step into a pivotal management role within an inpatient unit. You will provide clinical and operational leadership, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centred care aligned with organisational priorities.

Key responsibilities include:
* Leading and managing a multidisciplinary mental health inpatient team
* Overseeing clinical governance, quality, and safety standards
* Managing budgets, workforce planning, and resource allocation
* Driving service improvement initiatives and implementing strategic plans
* Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, including the Mental Health Act
* Providing expert clinical leadership and consultancy across services
* Supporting recruitment, performance development, and staff supervision
* Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to enhance service delivery

You’ll work closely with senior leadership, including the Director of Nursing and multidisciplinary teams, playing a key role in shaping mental health services across the region.

What We’re Looking For

To succeed in this role, you will ideally have:
* Registration (or eligibility) with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
* Significant experience in acute mental health nursing, including leadership roles
* Strong knowledge and application of the Mental Health Act (WA)
* Proven leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
* Demonstrated experience in quality improvement and evidence-based practice
* Highly developed problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities
* Experience working in rural or remote settings (desirable)
* Postgraduate qualifications in leadership, management, or mental health (desirable)

What’s On Offer

In return, our client offers:
* Competitive salary package with regional allowances
* Additional annual leave and travel concessions
* Accommodation support and relocation benefits (where applicable)
* Ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities
* A supportive, inclusive, and culturally diverse work environment
* The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a regional community

How to Apply

For a confidential discussion, please contact Jody Inman – Healthcare Manager at Zenith Search on 0483 964 075 or email your updated resume to jody.inman@zenithsearch.com

Alternatively, click Apply Now, and we’ll be in touch to discuss your suitability for the role.

Please note: Only candidates meeting the essential criteria will be contacted for further discussion.

About Zenith Search

Established in 2011, Zenith Search has grown into a leading provider of specialised recruitment services. Our clients trust our professional and ethical approach, and candidates benefit from our proven processes. We have long-standing relationships with some of Australia’s major businesses and an enviable track record in finding the right fit for both clients and candidates.

Put simply, we succeed when you succeed.

To learn more, visit www.zenithsearch.com