Job Description
Posting Start Date:  15/09/2025
Req ID:  4136
Job Title:  Registered Nurse - Surgical Short Stay Unit
Employment Status:  Permanent Part Time
Job Location:  Frankston
Job Description: 
  • Permanent Part-Time opportunity
  • New exciting opportunities coming with our Hospital Redevelopment
  • Stunning beachside location
  • Classification Range: Registered Nurse Grade 2, Year 2-8*

 

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   

Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of over 300,000 people. Our Mission is to strive for healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care. To realise this mission we need people who seek a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation, look for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.    

 

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 (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. 


Position Description 

 
What You Need  

We anticipate you will have:  

  • Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration.
  • Demonstrated experience in surgical nursing
  • Demonstrated commitment to delivering high quality outcomes for consumers
  • Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Ability to work a 7 day rotating roster

  
What Next 
 

If you experience any issues signing in or registering or for role specific details, please feel welcome to contact Megan Gissing, Recruitment Coordinator: MeganGissing@phcn.vic.gov.au. 

 

The role ceases advertising on 26 September 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 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 safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.  

  

Recruitment Agencies: we appreciate what you do.  If we can't find what we're looking for ourselves, we'll reach out to you for assistance. 

 

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