Job Description:
- Registered Nurse - Mental Health
- Permanent Part Time, 64 hours per fortnight
- Located in: Frankston, Victoria (Yuille Street)
- Classification: Grade 3 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 team includes: Psychiatrist, Nurses, Community Mental Health Practitioners (Mind Australia), Social Worker, Occupational Therapist and Psychologist
The Youth Prevention and Recovery Care (YPARC) Service provides voluntary short term residential treatment, care and support to young people aged 16-25 years who present with a range mental and emotional health difficulties. The YPARC is purpose built to meet the unique developmental needs young people, providing a home like environment that is staffed 24 hours/7 days a week. . The YPARC service is run in collaboration with a partner provider. This collaboration recognises the unique opportunity to provide young people and their carers/families with support during the early stages of an illness or episode and to provide them with treatment and strategies to manage mental health problems. The YPARC program is a 2 week program with the option of extension for up to 4 weeks for young people who require additional time or support.
Peninsula Care Group is committed to the principles of Recovery Orientated Practice. It aims to provide timely and equitable access to a quality service, and actively supports and encourages client and carer participation in all aspects of planning and delivery of mental health services.
In conjunction with the multidisciplinary staff, the Registered Nurse provides recovery orientated care to individuals accessing 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.
Please click here to see the position description. Advert closes 18 June 2026
Skills & Experience Required
- Registered Nurse with relevant registration
- Post graduate qualification in Mental Health or specialist undergraduate Mental Health program.
- Proven ability in the support of consumers with significant mental illness and in the techniques of assessment, crisis intervention, counselling, psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery oriented practice.
- Extensive and recent experience in the mental health field including acute inpatient services and/or community mental health care.
Benefits
- 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 Alysha Bonell (PARC Manager) on 0421 937 878
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact Maeve Kennedy (Nursing Recruitment Coordinator) on 03 9784 3072
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 Victorian Public, Mental Health Service 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.
