- Prepare yourself for a career as a Critical Care Registered Nurse - Emergency
- Join our supportive team
- Frankston, Mornington Peninsula & surrounding locations
- Classification Range: Grade 2, Year 2-8**
Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland.
We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between.
More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive.
Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.
The Team & Role
Peninsula Care Group sees 90,000 patients annually, with 25% of presentations being paediatric.
Frankston ED has the highest number of ambulance presentations in the state of Victoria. It has a five-bed resuscitation area with state-of-the-art equipment to provide high quality care to critically ill patients. Clinical support is provided by expert clinical staff and educators guiding students to apply theoretical knowledge to practice.
Experience is gained in all areas of emergency nursing including paediatrics, mental health, triage, procedural sedation, resuscitation, non-invasive ventilation and haemodynamic monitoring. Clinical study days will supplement learning with a focus on practical application. Our aim is to support your development as an emergency nurse, preparing to work in the resuscitation and triage areas of the emergency department, during a year that is both challenging and enjoyable.
We offer a friendly and supportive clinical learning environment with experienced educators who offer clinical support, education and guidance. You will have an opportunity to care for a range of presenting patients, which will enable you to develop your knowledge, skills and confidence as an emergency nurse. Designated education days will assist you further in consolidating the theoretical and practical elements of the course.
This program comprises of dynamic and challenging learning opportunities, as well as a comprehensive introduction to the resuscitation and triage areas of emergency nursing in a supported environment. With theoretical components consisting of study days and workshops. Including clinical support, debriefs and assessments, assignments and a written exam.
Please click here to see the position description.
Skills & Experience Required
Essential
- Current restriction free Nursing Registration with AHPRA
- A minimum of two years post registration experience
- Meet the Essential Selection Criteria listed on the Position Description.
- The ability to use basic computer software applications
- The ability to work in an ever-changing and fast paced work environment
- A commitment to ongoing professional development
Next Steps
For role specific information please contact Joshua Sutherland, Recruitment Coordinator: JSutherland@phcn.vic.gov.au.
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact us - the People Experience Team on (03) 9784 2700.
The role ceases advertising on 19th May 2026: 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. Bayside Health (Peninsula Health Care Group) 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
Bayside 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 Employers Enterprise Agreement 2024 – 2028 salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience. For further information on salary range classifications and grading please refer to the following page: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-with-us/salary-rates/
It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.
Join Bayside Health and help us to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care.