- Permanent, full time role
- Located at Peninsula University Hospital
- Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 2 - NM11
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 focused 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
Every Peninsula Care Group nurse must practice in accordance with the Credentialing and Scope of Practice Framework. The Framework defines the elements of nursing practice that improve the care and experience of our patients
The Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) is a professional and clinical leader and is a valued member of the Radiology leadership team, The NUM operationalises the core values of nursing at Peninsula Care Group by ensuring a safe and supportive environment for patients and staff. The NUM provides advanced nursing and clinical leadership in proactively managing and coordinating clinical practice and the provision of human, financial and material resources in accordance with organisational goals, ensuring a cost effective nursing service focused on providing exceptional, evidence based patient centered care
The Radiology NUM will provide leadership, operational management, and professional direction to the Radiology nursing team across inpatient and outpatient services at Peninsula University Hospital and Rosebud Hospital. The NUM will deliver and oversee specialist clinical nursing care across all radiology modalities and sites, ensuring the provision of safe, high-quality, patient-centred care. Working collaboratively with modality leads, area supervisors, and multidisciplinary teams, the NUM will coordinate nursing resources and clinical activities to meet service demands and modality-specific requirements, while supporting workforce development, service improvement, and operational efficiency across the radiology service.
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Skills & Experience Required
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration
- Demonstrated performance in a nursing leadership or management role within the Radiology sector
- Supports individuals and the team, delegating responsibilities appropriately
- Identifies and responds appropriately to organisational directives
- Clearly and confidently communicates with key contacts and welcomes constructive feedback
- Accepts responsibilities for own actions
- Seeks all relevant information for problem solving
- Identifies and supports, where necessary, the need for change
- Prepares written documentation using clear, concise and grammatically correct language
- Uses a range of software application features for word processing, spread sheets etc.
- Demonstrated contribution towards organisation accreditation processes.
Desirable
- Working towards or having completed a post graduate, or equivalent, qualification in health management
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 Beverley Pearce, Nurse Unit Manager: BPearce@phcn.vic.gov.au. If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact Megan Gissing, Recruitment Coordinator: MeganGissing@phcn.vic.gov.au.
The role ceases advertising on 3 August 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 Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) Single Interest Employers Enterprise Agreement 2024 – 2028 salary circular 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.