About this role
As the Mental Health RN Team Leader , you will provide clinical and operational leadership to the VCC Mental Health team, ensuring high standards of clinical practice and positive client outcomes.
You will oversee mental health intake, assessment, triage, risk management, care coordination and referral processes, while supporting the team with complex clinical presentations and escalation pathways.
You will also play a key role in staff supervision, professional development, clinical governance and continuous improvement across the service.
Monday - Friday | 9:00am - 5:00pm
Day to day!
Provide clinical leadership, supervision and support to the VCC Mental Health team.Oversee mental health intake, assessment, triage, risk assessment and referral processes.Provide clinical consultation and support for complex mental health presentations and risk escalation.Lead clinical reviews, case conferences, supervision and professional development activities.Build strong relationships with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.Contribute to clinical governance, policy development and continuous improvement initiatives.Promote evidence-based, culturally responsive and person-centred mental health care.Lets talk about you!
You will have current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) and meet one of the following experience/qualification requirements:
A minimum of 7 years’ relevant clinical experience, including significant Mental Health experience; ORA minimum of 5 years’ relevant clinical experience, including significant Mental Health experience, together with a relevant postgraduate qualification in Mental Health Nursing or a related discipline.You will also have strong Team Leader experience, including leading, supervising and mentoring clinical teams, with experience in mental health intake, triage, crisis intervention or care coordination. Experience in virtual care or telehealth is desirable.Why you’ll love this role:
Join a well-respected Australian healthcare organisation with 1,000+ clinicians across medical, nursing, and allied healthMonday to Friday role – no weekendsOffice-based role with hybrid flexibility – 3 days in the office and 2 days working from homeWork within a highly supportive multidisciplinary team that genuinely values nursing expertiseAccess ongoing training, clinical supervision, and career development opportunitiesPaid birthday leave 🎉Salary packaging & novated leasing via SmartgroupIf you have any questions or further assistance about the role, please contact Renata Lage on [email protected]
Veterans are encouraged to apply. At HCA we are committed to embracing diversity and committed to providing a safe working environment.