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.
- Permanent Part Time role or increasing hours
- Frankston Hospital, Emergency Department
- Classification: (Grade 2 Year 3 - 8 YP4 – YP9) plus super
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 Registered Nurse (RN) is a valued and integral member of the Peninsula Health multidisciplinary team demonstrating flexibility in caring for patients and their families across the organisation. The role of the RN within the Emergency Department is to assess, plan, implement, evaluate and document comprehensive nursing care in accordance with evidence based best practice standards and Peninsula Health Values.
Please click here for the Position Description
Skills and Experience Required
Registered Nurse with Current AHPRA registration
Desirable Post Graduate qualification in Critical Care or Emergency Nursing
Minimum 3 years’ experience working in an Emergency Department
Benefits
- Supportive orientation to help you integrate confidently into the ED environment
- Structured and supportive learning programs tailored to your experience
- Dedicated bedside support from an expert education team at the forefront of contemporary practice
- Wide range of learning opportunities; including practical study days, online learning and simulation
- Opportunities to expand your clinical practice in the care of paediatrics and mental health
- Supportive resuscitation and triage transition program
- Programs that can support progression into postgraduate studies and advanced emergency nursing roles
- 7 days a week in-service education
Next Steps
For role specific information please contact Rachael McGuinness RMcGuinness@phcn.vic.gove.au or Sarah Morriss smorriss@phcn.vic.gov.au
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact Nursing Recruitment Team - Gemma Hennessey ghennessey@phcn.vic.gov.au.
The role ceases advertising on 18 January 2026
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.
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.
