- Continue your Mental Health Nursing career
- Multiple Roles: Fixed Term Part Time (Primary), Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time based at Frankston
- Excellent salary packaging benefits, discounted onsite parking and employee benefits program
- Classification Range: RPN Grade 2 Year 2-8 (NP21-NP70)*
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
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
The Registered Nurse works under the direction of the Nurse Unit Manager and Associate Nurse Unit Manager (2 West). In conjunction with the multidisciplinary staff, the Registered Nurse provides recovery orientated care to inpatient consumers of the service and their families, carers and supporters. In order to achieve their position outcomes the Registered Nurse will develop effective partnerships with all staff including medical, nursing and allied health staff.
What You Need
We anticipate you will have:
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
- Completion of a graduate year program or equivalent experience
- Experience working in an inpatient mental health setting
- Post Graduate Qualification in Mental Health Nursing or enrolled to complete
- Demonstrated commitment to delivering high quality outcomes for consumers
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the principles of Recovery Orientated practice in Mental Health Care
- Demonstrated working knowledge and understanding of the Victorian Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, and the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards including EQuIP and National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards.
What Next
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact Maeve Kennedy, Recruitment Coordinator: Mkennedy@phcn.vic.gov.au.
The role ceases advertising on 15 December 2025.
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 Requirements
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 disabilities.
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 VICTORIAN PUBLIC MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2021-2024 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.
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