Job Description:
- Permanent Part Time, 64 hours per fortnight
- Located in: Community Care Unit in Spray Street Frankston, Victoria
- Classification: RPN GR3 Y1 – Y2 (*NP83-NP74) 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
The Peninsula Health Community Care Unit [CCU] located in Spray Street Frankston provides 24-hour residential care with a focus on individualised mental health recovery. This occurs within a multi-disciplinary team working alongside each resident throughout this stage of their personal recovery journey.
The incumbent will have a demonstrated understanding of recovery and will apply: the model in practice. Relevant knowledge and demonstrated skills in managing safety, mental state assessment, care planning and with capability to provide responsive direct care and evidence based interventions to support clients participating in the program to engage in self-management are key requirements.
The Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) will be responsible for day to day clinical shift leadership and responsible for ensuring roles are delegated, care planning and care delivery is collaboratively undertaken and issues escalated as indicated. The ANUM will be the primary allocated mental health clinician to a case load of clients at CCU and work closely with the secondary mental health clinicians to provide a concise and supportive framework of care.
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Skills & Experience Required
- Condition free current AHPRA Nursing Registration
- Post Graduate qualification in mental health nursing or training
- Proven ability in the management of clients with a major mental illness and in the techniques of assessment, crisis intervention, counselling and psychosocial rehabilitation
- Experience in the mental health field including acute inpatient services and/or community mental health care
- Experience leading a team
Demonstrated working knowledge and understanding of the Victorian Mental Health Act
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Benefits
- 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
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Nursing Recruitment Team, Gemma Hennessey at [email protected]
The role ceases advertising on 9 June 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 VICTORIAN PUBLIC MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES 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.
