• Limited Term Part Time until 31/07/2027, hours negotiable

• Located in: Special Care Nursery, Peninsula University Hospital

• Classification: Registered Nurse 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 

Our Maternity Services has recently undergone new redevelopment with the completion of new purpose-built birthing suites, post-natal ward and a new Special Care Nursery. Special Care Nursery located at Peninsula University Hospital is a Level 4 service that delivers high quality patient care with a focus on family centred care. Averaging over 500 admissions a year we have 12 cots but have the ability to flex up to meet patient demand.

As a Level 4 SCN we can provide care for neonates from 32 weeks gestation; deliver respiratory support(CPAP/high flow); accept any emergency admissions from birth suite/theatre with the expectation that we can assess, stabilise and manage neonates on SCN or until they can be retrieved by PIPER to a tertiary hospital. With admissions from birth suite, theatre, postnatal ward together with back transfers from tertiary units our focus is the emergency and ongoing care of premature neonates; common neonatal conditions and feeding support for babies and breastfeeding guidance for mothers. All new staff will be orientated and supported by our experienced SCN team and clinical neonatal educator to gain skills and competence to deal with both emergency and routine admissions to the unit.

Please click here to see the position description.  

Skills & Experience Required 

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration
• Recent Special Care Nursery experience
• Post Graduate Qualification in SCN or NICU (desirable)

Next Steps 

For role specific information please contact Laura Mowat LMowat@phcn.vic.gov.au   

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact Jessica Strathdee JStrathdee@phcn.vic.gov.au

The role ceases advertising on 23 June 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.