• Take the next step in your career in this rewarding leadership role
• Salary packaging, staff benefits and great opportunities for career progression
• Limited Term, Part time position
• Classification: Registered Psychiatric Nurse RPN Grade 3 / ANUM  Year 1 - 2 (NP83 - NP74)*

Who We Are and What We Stand For
Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision, we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.
In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.

What You Will Be Doing
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.

Peninsula Health Mental Health Service is committed to the principles of Recovery Orientated Practice. It aims to provide timely and equitable access to a quality service, and actively supports and encourages consumer and carer participation in all aspects of planning and delivery of mental health services. The catchment area includes the former local government areas of Frankston, Chelsea and the Shires of Mornington, Flinders and Hastings.

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 Unit/Department.

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 per week.

For further details please see the Position Description

What You Need
We anticipate you will have:

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration
• Completion of Mental Health Post Graduate Qualification or willingness to complete
• Experience in a leadership or management role
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the principles of Recovery Orientated practice in Mental Health Care
• Demonstrated working knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and standards

What Next 
If you experience any issues signing in or registering or for specific role information, please feel welcome to contact Vanessa Rooth via email vrooth@phcn.vic.gov.au or 9784 3059. 

The role ceases advertising on 10 July 2025 

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/   

*Please refer to salary circular for VICTORIAN PUBLIC MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2021-2024 for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.  It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.  

Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.  

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