• Permanent part time role, 64 hours per fortnight

• Located in Frankston

• Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist A/B (ZF4/ZJ4) 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.  

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 

Make a system wide impact where clinical expertise meets patient flow. Bayside Health is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Clinical Nurse Consultant to join our Medicine teams as a Specialty Medicine Care Integrator within the Peninsula Care Group.

This is a senior clinical leadership role for a nurse who thrives in complexity, values collaboration, and is passionate about improving patient outcomes through proactive care coordination, timely decision-making, and integrated discharge planning.

The Specialty Medicine Care Integrator works in close partnership with specialty medicine medical teams as a senior clinical leader and key interdisciplinary resource. The role provides advanced clinical oversight, operational coordination, and expert support for patients admitted under the Medicine cluster, with a strong focus on:

• Managing complex, high‑risk admissions
• Proactively identifying and resolving barriers to patient progression
• Improving patient flow, reducing length of stay, and supporting safe, timely discharge
  
  

This role acts as a central point of clinical integration—linking medical, nursing, allied health, operational teams, and external services to deliver coordinated, person‑centred care aligned with patient goals and system priorities. This is a permanent part time role working 64 hours per fortnight

Key responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical assessment and leadership for complex and high‑risk medical patients
• Identify patients at risk of prolonged length of stay and intervene early
• Lead and coordinate proactive discharge planning for long‑stay patients
• Support medical teams to navigate care pathways, community services, and alternative models of care
• Actively participate in Rapid Rounds, MDT discussions, family meetings, and long‑stay reviews
• Drive flow improvement strategies, including pre‑10am discharges and substitute care models (e.g. @Home, subacute, TCP)
• Contribute to LOS reporting, data analysis, and continuous quality improvement initiatives
• Educate, mentor, and influence clinicians to strengthen shared accountability for patient progression

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About you

You are a confident senior nurse who can influence performance through collaboration with consumers and across multidisciplinary teams supported by senior operational and clinical staff. You bring a strong patient‑centred lens, excellent communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to partner effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Skills & Experience Required 

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
• Advanced clinical expertise in medical nursing care
• Demonstrated experience coordinating complex care and resolving discharge barriers
• Strong critical thinking, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across hospital and community settings
• Current Police Check and Working with Children Check
• Postgraduate qualifications in nursing or working towards - Highly desirable
• Experience in patient flow, discharge planning, or system integration roles
  
  

Why join Peninsula Care Group?

• Be part of a newly formed, future‑focused health service
• Influence care at a system level while remaining clinically connected
• Work with committed multidisciplinary teams dedicated to high‑quality, equitable care
• Access professional development, leadership support, and career advancement opportunities

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 

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