• Permanent, Full Time or Part Time Position
• Be part of modern, community‑based mental health care serving diverse and dynamic community
• Great Work-life balance with predictable week day hours.
• Classification: Enrolled Endorsed Nurse – PEN 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.

The Team & Role

The Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse (PEN) role within the Frankston Adult Community Mental Health Team (FACMHT) offers a rewarding opportunity to work in a modern, recovery‑oriented community setting. The role supports consumers through a combination of mental health and community‑based care, with a focus on early intervention, relapse prevention, and continuity of support. Working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, the PEN will develop specialist mental health skills within a clearly defined scope of practice, including therapeutic engagement, medication support, and psychoeducation. The position provides exposure to innovative models of care, flexible work practices, and predictable hours, making it ideal for PENs seeking professional growth, meaningful consumer relationships, and sustainable work–life balance while serving the diverse Frankston and Mornington Peninsula community.

The Frankston Adult Community Mental Health Team (FACMHT) is a specialist, multidisciplinary, and integrated service that provides care coordination through an assertive outreach model for people aged 25–64 experiencing severe and persistent mental health conditions. The team delivers a broad range of treatment, case management, care interventions, and support to consumers living within the Peninsula Health Mental Health and Wellbeing Service catchment.

The Endorsed Enrolled Nurse (EEN) is a valued and integral member of Peninsula Care Groups FACMHT multidisciplinary team, demonstrating flexibility in supporting consumers and their families across the service. The EEN practices competently within their scope of practice to deliver safe, evidence‑based, person‑centred care, contributing to optimal health and recovery outcomes.

In this role, the Endorsed Enrolled Nurse supports Community Clinicians through the provision of clinical and practical support to people living with mental illness. This includes frequent liaison and coordination with generalist services such as general practitioners, private psychiatrists, and external care agencies to ensure integrated, coordinated care.  You get to be a part of Purpose‑driven work by working in a role that focuses on recovery, Least‑restrictive care and community inclusion where every day offers the chance to help people live safer, more fulfilling lives outside of hospital settings.

Please find a full description of the role here -  Position Description

What You Need
We anticipate you will have:

• Current AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse
• A minimum of 5 years experience as a PEN; or a post registration qualification (of at least 6 months or 200 hour duration) a component of which is relevant to the current role
• Current Victorian Driver's Licence
• Demonstrated commitment to delivering high quality outcomes for consumers
• Demonstrated clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with experience
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Extensive and recent experience in the mental health field, including community mental health care
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the principles of Recovery Orientated practice in Mental Health Care

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: 18th 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. 

Additional Requirements
Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply. We are also strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process. To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: Peninsula Health Jobs. It is strongly recommended that this role is up to date with Covid-19 vaccination.

*Please refer to salary circular for 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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