- Great team, respectful culture & supportive management
- Part time, fixed term position
- Excellent salary packaging benefits and employee benefits program
- Classification Range: RPN Grade 3 Year 1 - 4/ANUM Year 2 (NP83 - NP74)*
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 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking 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 Adult Prevention and Recovery Care (APARC) service is a 10 bed 24 hour staffed residential service, run in collaboration with the partner provider, providing support to people experiencing significant mental health conditions that require clinical and/or psychosocial interventions, with an early intervention and recovery focus. The model of care also recognises the importance of the formation of local partnerships with relevant services such as community mental health services, alcohol and other drug services, housing, primary health, education and vocational/training services.
The Registered Nurse provides high quality clinical care including comprehensive assessment, risk management, treatment planning, recovery focused interventions and discharge planning.
For further information about the role, please see the: Position Description
What You Need
We anticipate you will have:
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
- Experience working in a community, residential or inpatient mental health setting
- Post Graduate Qualification in Mental Health
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the principles of Recovery Orientated practice in Mental Health Care
What Next
If you experience any issues signing in, registering or role specific information, please feel welcome to contact Vanessa Rooth via email at vrooth@phcn.vic.gov.au or phone 9784 3059.
The role ceases advertising on: 1 October 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 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 2020-2024. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.
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