Join a progressive healthcare organisation which aims to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care. Peninsula Health’s extensive offering can provide you with many exciting career & learning opportunities alongside a dedicated and collaborative team.
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.
- Limited Term Part Time position available (0.5 FTE until January 2027)
- Located in Frankston
- Classification: CLIN NURSE CONC B (ZJ4) *dependant on years of experience
On 1st January 2026, five health services (Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service) will come together to create Bayside Health; a newly merged health service with more than 22,000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians.
The new health service will provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives. The merger will also strengthen our workforce, providing new training, education and career opportunities. Subject to final approval on 1st January 2026, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health.
The Team & Role
The Falls Prevention Service at Peninsula Health involves a multidisciplinary team that provides subacute and acute inpatient services to promote falls prevention strategies and to reduce patient harm from falls across the organisation. The Falls Prevention Clinical Lead will deliver specialist advice and interventions in reducing falls. This will include undertaking patient assessments and reviews, delivering training and education, management of clinical liaison work, risk management and being a key adviser for the divisional teams.
Position Description - click here
Skills and Experience Required
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Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration
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Experience in a leadership or management role
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Proven clinical ability and relevant experience
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Demonstrated capacity and initiative to work with limited direction, including effective time
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Ability to effectively problem solve, negotiate and communicate with patients, staff and other
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Demonstrate ongoing commitment to professional development
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Ability to provide high quality education to consumers
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Skills and experience in database entry
Benefits
- Redevelopment due to be complete January 2026 – new state of the art facilities!
- 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
- Grow your skills through top-tier education and training partners
Next Steps
Follow the steps to apply to be redirected to our recruitment platform.
For role specific information please contact: Tresna Cuttriss, Director of Nursing: tcuttriss@phcn.vic.gov.au
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact Monique German, Recruitment Coordinator: MGerman@phcn.vic.gov.au.
The role ceases advertising on 5 December 2025.
Peninsula Health employees; you must click 'employee login' to apply for this position internally.
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. Peninsula Health 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
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 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 Employer Agreement 2024-2028 salary circular 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 healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care.
