• Looking for skilled Emergency Nurses
• Advance your skills in our fast paced and supportive environment
• Great benefits including salary packaging, ongoing education and onsite parking
• Classification Range: (Grade 2, Year 2-8)*
On 1 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 1 January 2026, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health.
Who We Are and What We Stand For
Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.
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.
What You Will Be Doing
As a Registered Nurse Grade 2, you’ll be part of a dynamic and diverse team delivering high-quality, patient-centred care in one of Victoria’s busiest Emergency Departments, supporting over 75,000 attendances annually.
In this role, you will:
- Develop and apply critical skills in triage, assessment, and emergency management of patients with a wide range of medical conditions, trauma, and life-threatening presentations.
- Contribute to the newly expanded Paediatric Emergency Zone and Mental Health Hub
- Support the Emergency Short Stay Unit, enhancing patient flow and reducing wait times for those requiring less than 24 hours of care.
Our state-of-the-art department includes:
- 5 Resuscitation Bays, including a Class-N negative pressure room
- A dedicated Mental Health and AOD Hub
- A purpose-built Paediatric Zone
- A streamlined Fast Track area
- Short Stay beds for efficient patient management
We’re committed to your growth:
- Work alongside dedicated Emergency Department Educators
- Access ongoing training and development opportunities
- Be supported in advancing your clinical skills and career
What You Need
We anticipate you will have:
• Current Nursing Registration with AHPRA
• Demonstrated clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with experience and scope of practice in the specialty of Emergency or Critical Care.
• Over 3 years of experience working in an Emergency Department
• Passion to work in a fast paced, supportive team environment
• Availability to work across a 7 day rotating roster
• A Post Graduate qualification in Emergency or Critical Care Nursing or working towards (desirable)
What Next
Apply now! Applications close 1 October 2025
For further information please contact Gemma Hennessey Ghennessey@phcn.vic.gov.au If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact us - the Nursing Recruitment Team on nursingrecruitment@phcn.vic.gov.au
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:
https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/
*Please refer to salary circular for (Nurses and Midwives Victoria Public Health Sector 2024-2028) for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.
This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and meet the requirements of the Peninsula Health immunisation policy.
Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.
