Registered Nurse - Mental Health

• Casual – create the perfect work life balance by choosing when you work
• Work shifts across all Peninsula Care Group sites including Frankston, Mornington & Rosebud

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

We have Casual opportunities available for skilled, passionate and experienced Registered Psychiatirc Nurses/Registered Nurses. Our Bank roles are casual, allowing you the flexibility to choose when and where you work across our healthcare network.

This role offers a flexible working pattern and the opportunity to work across multiple clinical settings, enabling you to broaden your experience and skills. If you are an experienced nurse looking for a flexible and dynamic role, we encourage you to apply and join our team!

Skills & Experience Required

• Current, condition free AHPRA Registration
• Completion of a graduate program or equivalent experience (min 12 months)
• Unlimited working rights in Australia
• Well developed nursing skills with recent acute experience (within the last three years)
• Availability to work a minimum of three shifts per month
• Holds a current Working with Children Check or willing to obtain
• Ability to work across all of Peninsula Health sites (desirable)
• Take advantage of low-cost onsite parking
• Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing

Next Steps

For role specific information please contact Maeve Kennedy/Amanda Lindsey at ********@phcn.vic.gov.au/********@phcn.vic.gov.au

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact Nursing Recruitment Team on 9784 1149.

The role ceases advertising on 23 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.

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 salary circular for Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) Single Interest Employers Enterprise Agreement 2024 – 2028/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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