Job Description
Posting Start Date:  21/05/2026
Req ID:  5514
Job Title:  Enrolled Nurse - Mental Health
Employment Status:  Permanent Part Time
Job Location:  Rosebud
Job Description: 
  • Permanent, Full Time & Part Time roles in Capel Sound
  • Salary packaging, staff benefits and great opportunities for career progression, excellent team cluture
  • Classification: Enrolled Nurse PSEN Level 2 - Level 3 (PE21 - PE52)*

Who We Are and What We Stand For

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 sites, 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 focussed 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

What You Will Be Doing
Carinya is a 26 bed purpose built Aged Persons Mental Health residential Care Facility designed to provide high level specialist nursing care to residents with complex mental health diagnoses who are unable to be managed effectively in a generic aged care facility. 

The Enrolled Nurse (EN) is a valued and integral member of the Peninsula Health multidisciplinary team demonstrating flexibility in caring for patients and their families across the organisation. The EN works competently within their scope of practice to deliver safe, evidence based person centred care to achieve optimal health outcomes.

Ongoing Full Time & Part Time positions.

For further information on the role, please see the Position Description

What You Need
We anticipate you will have:

  • Enrolled Nurse with current AHPRA registration
  • Demonstrated commitment to delivering high quality outcomes for care recipients and consumers
  • Demonstrated understanding of the Aged Care Act 1997

What Next
If you experience any issues signing in, registering or role specific information, please feel welcome to contact Maeve Kennedy via email at mkennedy@phcn.vic.gov.au.

The role ceases advertising on: 4 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. 

Additional Requirements
Peninsula 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 disabilities.

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/. It is strongly recommended that this role is up to date with Covid-19 vaccination.
*Please refer to salary circular VICTORIAN PUBLIC MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2025 – 2028 for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience
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