• Permanent part time role
• Located in: Frankston
• Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant A-B – ZF4-ZJ4

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 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 VECMOS Nurse Coordinator is a senior expert in critical care nursing, with advanced theoretical knowledge and clinical expertise in the management of patients receiving Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) within the Intensive Care Unit. This role provides professional clinical leadership, fostering collaborative practice across the multidisciplinary ECMO team, including medical leads and clinical perfusion staff, to support coordinated patient-centred care.

The VECMOS ECMO Coordinator facilitates the coordination of interdisciplinary education, ensuring the skill acquisition and clinical competence of the ECMO nursing workforce. The role also contributes to advancing the specialty through active involvement in research, quality improvement, and the promotion of evidence-based practice.

Working in close partnership with the VECMOS State Coordinator, VECMOS Clinical Lead, and ECMO CNCs from seven VECMOS accredited sites across Victoria, this position plays a pivotal role in fostering state-wide collaboration, upholding clinical governance, and supporting the consistent delivery of best-practice ECMO care.

The VECMOS Nurse Coordinator role is supported through ongoing funding from the Department of Health, and aligns with the priorities, purpose and beliefs within their local site position description, including a strong focus on patient-centred care.

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Skills & Experience Required

• Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Postgraduate certificate, diploma or master's in Critical Care
• 5+ years post-registration experience.
• Demonstrated advanced level of clinical practice in the specialty.
• Ability to provide expert clinical advice, consultation, and complex patient management.
• Experience leading or guiding staff within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to provide consultancy to internal and external stakeholders.
• Skilled in clinical decision‑making, conflict resolution, and supporting nursing practice development.
• Experience implementing evidence-based practice.
• Ability to lead quality improvement projects and clinical audits.
• Demonstrated research capability (conducting, supporting, or translating research).
• Master's Degree in Nursing or related clinical specialty
• Portfolio demonstrating professional achievements
• Experience with policy development or service redesign 

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
For role specific information please contact Sreyus Sreedhar, Nurse Unit Manager Intensive Care Unit, SSreedhar@phcn.vic.gov.au. If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact Megan Gissing, Recruitment Coordinator: MeganGissing@phcn.vic.gov.au.

The role ceases advertising on 27 May 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 Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) Single Interest Employers 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.