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.

• Great team, respectful culture & supportive management
• Location: Peninsula University Hospital
• Hours: 24 hours a week (Permanent Part Time)
• Skip the traffic & work close to home in Frankston, gateway to the gorgeous Mornington Peninsula
• Classification:  RPN Grade 2, Year 1-8

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.

What You Will Be Doing 

The Registered Psychiatric Nurse works under the direction of the Nurse Unit Manager and Associate Nurse Unit Manager (1 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
• Preferable experience working in an inpatient mental health setting
• Post Graduate Qualification in Mental Health Nursing or willing to undertake postgard within a year of employment 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.

For further details about the role please see the Position Description

Benefits

• 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

What Next  

If you experience any issues signing in or registering or for specific role information, please feel welcome to contact Maeve Kennedy via email mkennedy@phcn.vic.gov.au

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 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/. It is strongly recommended that this role is up to date with Covid-19 vaccination.

*Please refer to salary circular for for salary range VICTORIAN PUBLIC MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2024-2028. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.

Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time