• Permanet Part Time
• Located in: Frankston, Victoria)
• Classification: Enrolled Nurse PSEN Level 3, Year 1-3 (PE50 - PE53)*

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.

The Team & Role

The Intensive Recovery Team (IRT) provides mental health services to clients and their families/carers living in the local communities of the Bayside Health – Peninsula Care Group catchment. IRT provides outreach and clinic based mental health appointments and has the capacity to provide increased frequency of support and contact. IRT delivers a flexible service to better support each client’s individual needs and to provide the best opportunity for recovery in the community.

The Community Mental Health Enrolled Nurse, as a member of this multidisciplinary team, provides psychosocial support and assertive outreach to clients in the community setting.  The Clinician works competently within their scope of practice to deliver safe, evidence based person centred care to achieve optimal health outcomes.

For a more indepth description of the role, please refer to - Position Description

Skills & Experience Required

The Community Mental Health Enrolled Nurse, as a member of this multidisciplinary team, provides psychosocial support and assertive outreach to clients in the community setting.  The Clinician works competently within their scope of practice to deliver safe, evidence based person centred care to achieve optimal health outcomes.

What You Need 

We anticipate you will have:

• Qualified and Registered, with relevant National Board
• Demonstrated commitment to delivering high quality outcomes for consumers.
• Demonstrated clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with experience.
• Demonstrated working knowledge and understanding of the Victorian Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, the National Standards for Mental Health Services 2010, the National Standards for the Mental Health Workforce 2002 and the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards including EQuIP
• Able to use basic computer software applications.
• Prepares written documentation using clear, concise and grammatically correct language.
• Communicates well with and relates to consumers from a wide range of cultures and backgrounds.
• Takes responsibility for own actions and is proactive and self-starting.
• Extensive and recent experience in the mental health field including acute inpatient services and/or community mental health care
• Proven ability in the management of clients with a major mental illness and psychosocial rehabilitation
• Familiarity with the Australian Health Minister’s Mental Health Statement of Rights and responsibilities (2012) and the United Nations General Assembly Resolution on the Protection of Persons with Mental Illness and the Improvement of Mental Health Care (1991) 
•  Working knowledge of discipline specific legislation relevant to clinical practice
•  Compliance with other relevant legislation
•  A current Victorian Drivers Licence

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: - Kate Woolaston, Manager: HOPE, Intensive Recovery Team, FaPMI and Wellness Clinic including Clozapine Services
Adult Community: Mental Health and Wellbeing Service via 0488 049 151 or kwoolaston@phcn.vic.gov.au.

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact mkennedy@phcn.vic.gov.au.

The role ceases advertising on 28 January 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 2021-2024 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.