• Casual – create the perfect work life balance by choosing when you work
• Work shifts across all Peninsula Care Group sites including Frankston, Mornington & Rosebud
• Classification: RN Grade 2.2 – 2.10*

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

We are seeking highly skilled and compassionate Critical Care Nurses to join our Peninsula Care Group Casual Nurse Bank, providing exceptional care in high-acuity environments. As a Casual Critical Care Nurse, you will have the flexibility to work on an as-need basis across various shifts in our Intensive Care unit (ICU), High Dependency unit (HDU), and other critical care areas. You will be responsible for delivering expert, evidence-based nursing care to patients who require advanced monitoring and treatment.

Key duties include assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring the highest standards of clinical practice. You will play a pivotal role in responding to emergency situations, providing advanced life support, and promoting recovery in critically ill patients.

This role offers a flexible working pattern and the opportunity to work across multiple clinical settings, enabling you to broaden your experience and skills. If you are an experienced critical care nurse looking for a flexible and dynamic role, we encourage you to apply and join our team!

Please click here to see the position description -  Critical Care Registered Nurse - Nurse Bank

Skills & Experience Required

• Current, condition free AHPRA Registration
• Completion of a graduate program or equivalent Critical Care experience (min 12 months)
• Unlimited working rights in Australia
• Well developed nursing skills with recent Critical Care experience (within the last three years)
• Availability to work a minimum of three shifts per month
• Holds a current Working with Children Check or willing to obtain
• Postgraduate qualification in Critical Care Nursing (desirable)
• Ability to work across all of Peninsula Health sites (desirable)

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

Next Steps

For role specific information please contact Emma Young at emmayoung@phcn.vic.gov.au

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact Nursing Recruitment Team on 9784 1149.

The role ceases advertising on 17 March 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 salary circular for Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) Single Interest Employers Enterprise Agreement 2024 – 2028 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.