- Permanent Part Time, 48 hours per fortnight
- Based in Sandringham, Victoria
- Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant or Clinical Midwife Consultant C(Grade dependent on prior experience*) plus super
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.
The Team & Role
The Safer Care Consultant (SCC) provides advice and support to clinical and operational leaders of the Maternity, Newborn, and Gynaecology services for the Sandringham Portfolio, in relation to building capability to provide care that is consistent with the Peninsula Care framework, i.e. care that is safe, effective, personal and connected. The SCC assists with continuous readiness for various accreditation processes, supporting local areas operationalise the local Peninsula Care framework goals and plans. This includes assistance with investigating adverse events and near misses, developing and evaluating improvement plans for identified gaps in service provision, and reporting findings to the broader organisation. The SCC works in collaboration with other SCC, to ensure consistent approaches to patient safety, risk management and readiness for accreditation across the organisation. The SCCs work together and assist each other to manage demand, to access appropriate expertise within the team and to involve all relevant stakeholders. This role is primarily based at Sandringham Hospital with potential hybrid working arrangements.
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Skills & Experience Required
- Registered Nurse or Midwife with current AHPRA registration.
- Extensive clinical experience in Women’s, Children’s and Adolescent healthcare.
- Experience in the development and implementation of patient safety and improvement initiatives.
- Knowledge and skills in incident management and leading in-depth case reviews.
- Working knowledge of quality and safety programs and applications e.g. VHIMS, Mars, Prompt, and improvement plans.
Benefits
- Step into state-of-the-art facilities
- Take advantage of low-cost onsite parking
- Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing
- Unlock exclusive discounts at top retailers and dining spots
- Stay fit with access to premium gyms via Fitness Passport
- Feel supported with our holistic Employee Assistance Program
- Grow your skills through top-tier education and training partners
- Join a vibrant, collaborative team led by passionate leaders
Next Steps
For role specific information, please contact Holly Challis at hchallis@phcn.vic.gov.au.
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to Nursing Recruitment team at nursingrecruitment@phcn.vic.gov.au.
The role ceases advertising on 24th November 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. We kindly ask that all applications be submitted through the advertised application link, as applications received via email are unable to be progressed.
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.