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
• Located in Frankston
• Classification: Grade 2 Year 2 – Year 8 (YP3-9)

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 RN works competently within their scope of practice to deliver safe, evidence based person centred care to achieve optimal health outcomes or a dignified death.

Our Team in the Operating Suite works with passion to deliver world class healthcare for the local community.  Our nursing teams work in streams including Day of Admission (DOSA), Anaesthetics, PACU, Endoscopy and Scrub Scout.

Our Operating Rooms provide a service for a variety of craft groups. Specialities across our sites include: ENT, thoracic, vascular, plastic, facio maxillary, orthopaedic, urology, general surgery, endoscopy, obstetrics and gynaecology and emergency surgery. There is an element of paediatric surgery in ENT, plastic, orthopaedic and general surgery. 

Please click here to see the position description.

Skills and Experience Required

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
• Completion of a graduate year program
• Recent significant clinical experience in Perioperative Nursing (Endoscopy, Anaesthetics, PACU, Scrub Scout)
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Able to use basic computer software applications
• Post Graduate studies in Perioperative Nursing (desirable)

Benefits

• Redevelopment due to be complete January 2026 – new state of the art facilities!
• 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

• Grow your skills through top-tier education and training partners

Next Steps

Follow the steps to apply to be redirected to our recruitment platform.

For role specific information please contact Christine Morrison, Nurse Unit Manager: ChristineMorrison@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 12 November 2025. 

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.  

Thank you for your interest in this role. Peninsula Health 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

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.