• Casual Hospital in the Home role – create the perfect work life balance by choosing when you work
• Based at our Frankston site, working within patient homes across Bayside Health Peninsula catchment areas
• Classification: RN Grade 2.2 – 2.10*

 Please note: Shifts worked in the Hospital in the Home (HITH)/Post Acute Care (PAC) role will be rostered and remunerated at the HITH/PAC Nurse Level 1 classification.

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 focussed 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

We are seeking experienced and adaptable Registered Nurses to join our Peninsula Care Group Hospital in the Home (HITH) team on a casual basis. HITH is a seven-day-a-week service that delivers acute hospital-level care to patients in their homes, residential care facilities, and other community settings, supporting the continuation of inpatient treatment outside the hospital environment.

Working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide safe, evidence-based, person-centred care, undertaking comprehensive patient assessments, care planning, clinical interventions, and ongoing evaluation.

This role requires strong clinical judgement, excellent communication and organisational skills, and the ability to confidently work as a sole practitioner in varied community environments.

Successful applicants will be current AHPRA-registered Registered Nurses with extensive clinical experience, demonstrated commitment to professional development, IV cannulation competency, and a current Victorian driver's licence.

Please click here to see the position description -   HITH Bank - Registered Nurse

Skills & Experience Required

• Current, condition free AHPRA Registration
• Demonstrated proficiency in comprehensive patient assessment and the recognition and escalation of clinical deterioration.
• Minimum 12 months of recent experience in a HITH role
• Current IV cannulation competency
• Proficient with complex wounds including negative pressure wound therapy
• Unlimited working rights in Australia
• Availability to work a minimum of three shifts per month
• Holds a current Working with Children Check or willing to obtain
• Ability to work across all of Peninsula Care Group sites (desirable)

Benefits

• Take advantage of low-cost onsite parking
• Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing

Next Steps

For role specific information please contact Candice Toakley at ctoakley@phcn.vic.gov.au

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact Nursing Recruitment Team on 9784 1149.

The role ceases advertising on 10 September 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 salary circular for Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) Single Interest Employers Enterprise Agreement 2024 – 2028 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.