Job Description
Posting Start Date: 04/09/2026
Req ID: 6297
Job Title: Registered Nurse - Mental Health
Employment Status: Permanent Part Time
Job Location: Frankston
Job Description:
Fixed Term Part Time (4 Days per Week)
Located in: Frankston, Victoria
Classification: Registered Psychiatric Nurse (Grade 2 Year 1 - Year 4) 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 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
The Psychiatric Assessment and Planning Unit (PAPU) is a 6 bed, 24 hour, 7 day a week mental health short stay assessment and planning unit for the provision of accelerated access to specialist psychiatric assessment and short term treatment. Ideally, the care provided should be of less than 72 hours to allow for the determination of appropriate clinical pathways. The role of PAPU is to ensure that clients receive timely access to short term assessment and planning care and treatment where required and to minimise the need for an acute inpatient stay by ensuring that clients can be adequately and appropriately supported in the community.
In conjunction with the multidisciplinary staff, the Registered Nurse provides recovery orientated care to inpatient consumers of the service and their families/carers. In order to achieve their position outcomes the Registered Nurse will develop effective partnerships with all staff including medical, nursing and allied health staff
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Skills & Experience Required
Plan, evaluate and review nursing care in consultation with the patient, carers and multi-disciplinary team.
Undertake patient assessments in a timely manner.
Recognise, respond and escalate changes in the patient’s condition.
Maintain patient records and document all observations and care provided.
Administer medication
Liaise and communicate with carers involving them in decision making processes.
Attend and contribute to handover and team meetings.
Maintain an orderly environment to assist in the smooth running of the unit.
Act as a patient advocate, protecting their rights and beliefs.
Ensure familiarity with the expected standards of performance in the role and actively contribute to own personal development.
Maintain a good working knowledge of and adherence to standards and legislation relevant to the role and actively promote compliance to any such standards and legislation.
Complete all mandatory training by the due date.
Undertake any additional tasks as requested that reasonably fall within the scope of the position and classification.
To participate in regular clinical supervision to enhance professional
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 or If you are experiencing any issues signing in or registering, please contact
[email protected].
The role ceases advertising on 11 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 Mental Health Services Enterprise Agreement 2020 - 2024 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.
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