- Take the next step in your career in this rewarding leadership role
- Salary packaging, staff benefits and great opportunities for career progression
- Permanent Full Time Ongoing role in Frankston
- Classication: Registered Psychiatric Nurse RPN GRADE 3, YEAR 1-4 - plus super
Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland.
We have more than 15 main stes, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between.
More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive.
Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.
The Team & Role
The Psychiatric Assessment and Planning Unit (PAPU) is a 6 bed, 24 hour, 7 day a week mental health short stay assessment and planning unit for the provision of accelerated access to specialist psychiatric assessment and short term treatment. Ideally, the care provided should be of less than 72 hours to allow for the determination of appropriate clinical pathways. The role of PAPU is to ensure that clients receive timely access to short term assessment and planning care and treatment where required and to minimise the need for an acute inpatient stay by ensuring that clients can be adequately and appropriately supported in the community.
The Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) is a valued member of the leadership team at Peninsula Health, committed to upholding Peninsula Health’s values and meeting organisational goals. The ANUM supports the Nurse Unit Manger (NUM) and when required acts in their role to provide effective leadership and management of the Ward. The ANUM oversees the delivery of safe, evidence based, person centred care to achieve optimal health outcomes. To ensure clinical safety and continuity of patient centred care there is a requirement that all ANUM positions be a minimum of 0.6 EFT.
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Skills & Experience Required
- Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
- Post Graduate qualification in Mental Health
- Previous leadership experience in Mental Health
- Exceptional communication and organisational skills
Benefits
- Step into state-of-the-art facilities
- Take advantage of low-cost onsite parking
- Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing
- Unlock exclusive discounts at top retailers and dining spots
- Stay fit with access to premium gyms via Fitness Passport
- Feel supported with our holistic Employee Assistance Program
- Grow your skills through top-tier education and training partners
- Join a vibrant, collaborative team led by passionate leaders
Next Steps
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact Maeve Kennedy via email at mkennedy@phcn.vic.gov.au
The role ceases advertising on 19 June 2026
Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that this job posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Thank you for your interest in this role. Bayside Health (Peninsula Health Care Group) is regularly advertising positions across the health service so please take the time to review other relevant opportunities by going to https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/
Additional Information
Bayside Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with all abilities.
To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/
*Please refer to VICTORIAN PUBLIC MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2024 – 2028 salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience. For further information on salary range classifications and grading please refer to the following page: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-with-us/salary-rates/
It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.
Join Bayside Health and help us to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care.